Working At The Orlando Science Center

My setting is a private day nursery which serves parents from the local community catering for children from six weeks to eleven years. I currently hold the position of Room Supervisor in the after-school room but also cover as a room assistant in the other rooms during morning sessions. Working as part of a team I undertake a variety of roles within the after-school room also supporting other room supervisors in maintaining their rooms. The pre-school room implements the Curricular Guidance for Pre-School Education (DENI/DHSSPS, 1997) and I participate actively in all aspects to assist the room supervisor. (Words 102)

For the past nine years I have been involved in a program called Jamestown Community Center, an after school enrichment program serving kindergarten through eighth grade students. I started out as a student in the program and became a teacher assistant as a highschool student. What got me into becoming a teacher assistant was seeing other high school teacher assistants be able to be strict with us, but at the same time be our friends. I admired their maturity at such a young age, and noticed how Jamestown was very supportive with each of the teacher assistants. Last year, I was assigned to be the teacher assistant to a first grade class who had just gotten a new teacher. I advised her to give the kids tasks in order to get the students to get

I believe that The Helix Summer Science Institute is not solely an enriching academic experience, but also a social engagement opportunity. I believe that I would make an excellent student at the Helix Summer Science Institute 2016 because, by enhancing my understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of science, I would be able to integrate this knowledge into my life. This academically rigorous program presents me with the opportunity to acquire methodical, logical and practical skills that are applicable to the real world. I am a very studious, motivated and passionate student, who perseveres in the face of adversity, while always respecting my peers. I embrace diversity, and believe that success is achieved through collaboration. I have a passion for science and public outreach, and I believe that these interests are connected.

Eastampton Community School is a kindergarten through eighth grade one building district that serves just over 600 students. ECS has a special education population of about 20 percent and approximately 25 percent of the students are on the free or reduced lunch and breakfast program. In such a small school, Mr. Duckett has to oversee all aspects of the curriculum across all grade levels. This was one of Mr. Duckett’s most challenging aspects of his job. He claims that honesty is not just telling the truth to people, but also being honest about yourself. When he held the position as curriculum coordinator, he would acknowledge that he was not the master of all content areas, but the teachers were. His role was to oversee the process and ensure that the curriculum was in line with the state standards.

All members of the staff must act as professionals while at work, especially with young children. The administrative and teaching staff must work together to ensure their practices are developmentally appropriate, and share new and/or creative ideas with one another. It is also the responsibility of a teacher to establish an open, trusting relationship with the parents of each children in their care. Thus, parents can freely communicate their thoughts, concerns, and/or suggestions about their child or the program. Parent satisfaction is something that every child care or development center should strive for.

As a junior counselor, I wanted to be able to make the children that I was counseling become as excited as I had been to learn about the ecosystem of the wetlands. My most fond memory of this was when I was able to perform demonstrations for the kids in the ‘touch-tank’ at the institute, so that they would be able to have a hands on experience with the creatures that we were working to protect. While performing these demonstrations for the kids at the camp, it helped me grow confident in my ability to speak in front of large groups and direct them, which had previously been a daunting task to me before volunteering. By being more involved with the institute, I felt as though I was making an even larger impact as well as building further onto my own knowledge and

At KinderCare, I have learned a lot of what goes on in the office. I had an idea in my head of what it was that the director and assistant directors did, but never did I imagine all work that goes into being the director. Directors must be able to guide their staff and help them out as much as possible at the same time making sure that the center meets the standards and regulations. The director at KinderCare starts her day at about nine in the morning, there is not specific time that she leaves because of the amount of work she does in her office or in the classrooms. Every morning when she walks in she goes to each classroom to tell all the teachers in the center “Good Morning.” She is very open to ideas and projects that the teachers may

In my Science Research experience, I’ve attended four genetics conferences learning about all the new discoveries in genetics, specifically with genetic bioinformatics, advancements in stem cells, and possible cures for genetic diseases. In 9th, 10th, and 11th grade I volunteered at three pharmaceutical companies. Where I handled laboratory test data, organized data in the QC database, and followed my supervisors. As a result, I understood work etiquette and how medicinal drugs are tested. Then, beginning in 11th grade, I volunteered at Stony Brook University Hospital, becoming a leader, assisting other staff, patients, and nurses.

5) Attempt to involve other supportive teachers, administrators and other colleagues so that you’re not the only one who is modelling a concern for both an inclusive Early Childhood setting and

In undergrad, I volunteered my time as a teacher for the Saturday Science Academy on the campus of Charles R. Drew University. My work with the high school students reminded me that to make a difference, you must first care about the individual and understand their circumstances. The Saturday Science

I am doing my CSL placement at a government-funded organization called English at First. This organization is free of charge, and provides classes to refugee and immigrant adults in order to help improve their English writing and reading skills. Many of the adults who come to this program have young children who are not yet able to attend school. There is an infant, toddler, and preschool section available, therefore accommodating children from newborns to children who are 3-4 years old. Although I was originally supposed to help out in the toddler section, they are asleep at the time I go volunteer, so instead I help out with the preschool aged children. One of my main roles/responsibilities is to ensure that the children have a safe environment

My experiences working with children officially began in 2012 when I started working for One of A Kind Progressive Early Education. I worked with children of all ages, primarily toddlers and preschoolers. While working at One of A Kind, I assisted the lead teachers as much as possible. I helped develop daily routines of activities, lesson plans, nap, and toilet-training times that seemed most effective for the students. I worked with parents during pick up and drop off times to make sure they were happy with the schedule and care their child was receiving. I was in charge of maintaining a safe environment for the students at One of A Kind.

The WISE student summer research placement would be a tremendous help for me in finding out not only what type of science I enjoy to study the most but the program would also provide many beneficial opportunities for me. For example the program would provide beneficial learning experiences, the chance to meet new people with the potential to gain new lifelong friends, and new skills that will benefit me and potentially others further down the road in a workplace. The most beneficial opportunity the WISE student summer research program would provide for me is the unforgettable experience and fun of learning new things.

I was given the opportunity to get to know some recruiters and look into some possible internship opportunities with them. Being located in the nation’s capitol, I’m positive that the career services center along with GWork could help me polish myself to become the potential employee I aspire to be.

I want to develop new skills that will help me later on in life and get a hands-on experience that a classroom doesn't offer. I also want to meet other students with similar interests as mine and get a great social experience out of this too. In addition to this, I want to have a career in the science field, so this will give me a look into what science is like behind the scenes. Everything we learn in textbooks has once been researched and it would be a great opportunity to see that and learn how the process works. This research experience can also help me determine what kind of career I would like to choose for college. Moreover, participating in this meaningful program promises to be an unforgettable experience in my student life. This will be such a unique experience for me because I have never done anything like this before. I wouldn't really get a chance elsewhere to do hands on research in a high school level and really see what goes on. Most of the work we do in school is studying and taking exams and being part of research and contributing to a realm of discovery is very