Time Well Spent

What I learned from this program?
-I learned a great deal about culture and diversity.  I always thought that these words were the same, however, I quickly learned the difference between the two. 
-I also learned about the correct way to research.  I learned how to be confident in doing research and it made me not so apprehensive.  I am now so much calmer at the idea of doing it!  Still not my favorite thing to do, but I am knowledgeable about how!
-I have excitingly learned about managing and owning my own child care facility!  I learned about budgeting, purchasing, staffing, and so much more than I ever imagined it to be.

My long term goal is to be become an Early Childhood Professor.  Before I accomplish or work at this goal, I want to be a Daycare Director.  In the long term I would like to teach other students how to enjoy and embrace my field of study!

To my Instructor,
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my emails and make me feel like you had time for my concerns.  I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have gained in this course.  Although it was tough at times, you showed me exactly what it means to do graduate level work and be proud of it.  Again I thank you!

To my Colleagues,
Thank you for always taking the time to read my blogs and discussions.  You always left me great feedback and comments.  I wish you the best in your future!  WE MADE IT!!!!!!  Congratulations.  Now go be great!

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

            Although I would always want to work and live in the United States, it was exciting to think of working to help families and children on an international level.  Thinking of my field locally and nationally does not lead to much of a major interest change for me.  However, when I think of this field on an international level it reminds me of the importance of early childhood. 

            Save the children’s website led me to a position entitled, child protection advisor with a location of Hatay, Turkey.  The role of this person is to “provide quality technical leadership and advice for the design, implementation and monitoring of child protection related activities in the context of Syria response program” (www.savethechildren.net/jobs, 2013).  When looking at the mission and vision of this organization, I knew that I would want to be part of such an organization.  The qualifications and experience needed for this position are to have a “Master or Bachelor degree, experience with fundraising with major donors, highly developed cultural awareness, and a commitment to Save the Children values” (www.savethechildren.net/jobs, 2013). 

            United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s website has an interesting position available for a finance and administrative officer with a location of New Delhi.  The role of this person is to “provide a range of administrative management support activities to the UNESCO entitles in New Delhi, India.  He/she reports directly to the directors of entities with overall guidance from the Bureau of Financial Management” (www.careers.unesco.org, 2013).  The position pays pretty well in US dollars and seems like a very interesting position.  I looked the qualifications of this position and  they would like the candidate to have at least four years of experience and a bachelor’s degree (www.careers.unesco.org, 2013).         

I looked at the UNICEF website and looked at the careers that they offered.  I was interested in a child protection position with this company because I think that my passion for helping children would be used greatly!  According to the website this position would “play a key role in the design, implementing and monitoring and evaluation of child protection programs.  Key areas include child protection from violence, exploration and abuse, development and advocacy for legal and social policy reform and strengthening national protection mechanisms” (www.unicef.org, 2013).

 References

www.careers.unesco.org.  Retrieved December 7, 2013.

www.savethechildren.net/jobs.  Retrieved December 7, 2013

www.unicef.org.  Retrieved December 7, 2013