I began my career in child care as a floater and then became a teacher’s assistant. Because of help from the Early Learning Career Center, I am now a lead teacher. The program has helped me gain knowledge and also awakened my creativity that has served as a tool for a fun, safe and educational environment.
The program has really helped me achieve my one dream, which has been to be a teacher. It has also given me the opportunity to demonstrate my ability and my skills in such a delicate and important career. Not only have I gained the tools required for teaching but I also have developed a new family with the professors and classmates. These are advantages that only a few can cherish and enjoy in their lives. I am proud to be one of the few that has had the opportunity to enjoy these advantages.
Recently I was observed and assessed by a Early Learning Quality Rating Improvement team member and I am happy to say that the class was up to standard requirements with just a minimum amount of faults. Through the observations, it was mentioned that my skills were the quality of a teacher that has been in the system for 15 or more years. All thanks to the program and those who believed in me.
Therefore, it is in my opinion that the program has been a success in providing me with the knowledge and the skills that have afforded me technical and tactical proficiency in my career as a childcare provider.
I really can’t thank my employer and all of the Early Learning staff enough for the opportunity that they have given me – to be able to develop and grow personally and professionally through this program. I believe that many other classmates can feel as proud as I am to say that Early Learning made the difference of being just a good teacher to have become a well prepared, excellent, safe and caring teacher.
