The Big Interview Miriam Nunez EDU 650

Self introduction My names is Miriam Nunez. I am interested in the Preschool Teacher position. I posses an Associates degree in Child Development, a BA in Psychology and I am currently working in my MA in Education. I have eight years working in the Early Childhood field in various positions. I am eager to be part of the team and help create a better school.

Position summary BA or advanced degree in ECE Job Description Education and Experience Design and implement classroom lesson plan. Design a positive classroom environment to meet ECERS and CLASS requirements. Obey Community Care Licensing Regulations. Conduct at least two Home Visits a year. Conduct daily observations. Complete Assessments DRDPS, ASQ SE, ASQ3 followed by a parent teacher conference twice a year. Attend at least 15 hrs of Professional Development trainings. BA or advanced degree in ECE Microsoft office experience 2 years working in a Preschool environment. Other: Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred Fingerprint background Position summary

Philosophy of Education I believe that every child is a unique individual and deserves what ever best suits their needs to become successful not only in school but in life. In order for a child to be successful the teacher’s role is to provide a rich environment were students feel safe, comfortable and cared for. The teacher’s role is to execute ideas and activities based on their specific needs. Children need to interact with each other and socialize with peers. As a teacher I will always encourage critical thinking skills and research.

Classroom Management I will focus in my students needs and set and organize the correct environment for them to be successful. I will promote a productive learning environment, and encourage academic and social emotional success. Farrell & Garret (2015) describe effective classroom management as a classroom that positively influences student’s achievement and has the teacher smiling all year long. My main focus is to build a positive rapport with each child. At the same time I will promote social emotional growth by introducing and giving the child ways to express his/her emotions and learn how to cope with them in a mature way.

Classroom Management Three important expectations 1.Be safe 2.Be friendly 3. Be respectful The first weeks of school students are introduce to these set of expectations that are found around the classroom with large pictures for the children to be able to see understand and relate to them. It is also very important to establish a routine for these children. There is a schedule of the day that is always subjected to change for a fire drill, picture day etc. Every day children are exposed to the same type of routine. This helps the preschool child to know what is next and what is expected of them in school.

Different School Models Head Start National School District Head Start Supervisor Ms.Gingles is responsible of a center with two classrooms of 18 children in each classroom in a 1:10 ratio. There is one lead teacher and one instructional assistant in each classroom. No curriculum Preschool Teacher Inclusion Classroom Mrs. Martinez is responsible for a classroom of fifteen regular ed. students and five special ed. students. Her team is composed of two special education instructional assistants, one regular ed. instructional assistant, one lead teacher and one co teacher. Mrs. Martinez classroom has more support in staff as well as with the resources that are available for the children’s and families Scholastics Big Idea Curriculum Different School Models

Key issues in the different school models Head Start National School District Key Issues: Ms.Jingles key issue was the communication system, marketing strategies and agency protocols. Key Issues: Mrs. Martinez key issue was time; she expressed how teachers are not given enough time for assessments and paperwork. Key issues in the different school models

Effective Lesson Plan Tools for my classroom There are several important elements to create an effective lesson plan. Tools for my classroom I will bring to the school the most important elements which is to have a GOOD learning objective. I will use the state standard objectives to best address them. I will also use my : Clarity in my Objectives in order to be clear and understandable to the students. Completeness-in order to have a beginning and end to all goals And lastly Specify- the target to be used by my students needs. (Newman , 2013 ) I will use The California Preschool Learning Foundations. It will guide me when designing the lesson plans and its also divided by ages to plan appropriately based on the students needs. It supports all aspects of the child's overall learning areas: Social emotionally development Physical development ELL students Cognitive development Abbot et al. (2008, p.56) Effective Lesson Plan

Assessment My main focus in my classroom will be to look at the purpose of the assessment. I will find the purpose of everything in order to create the best learning environment for my preschoolers. I will also make sure to provide the three major components of assessment, which are the validity, reliability, and transparency of each of my assessments.

Professional Learning Communities I will work as a team member with other colleagues. I will share my knowledge and create opportunities to work and learn from each other. I will collaborate with others and design lessons using the Common Core Standards to make my students learning more successful in their education and life. I will connect with others through networking and other sources to learn more about institution, school, and agencies across the world and implemented in my job.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

References Abbot, D., Lundin ,J., Ong, F., Soto, D. California Preschool Foundations Volume. 1. Sacramento, Ca : California Department of Education Garret, T. F. (2015). MISCONCEPTIONS AND GOALS OF Classroom Management. Education Digest, 80(5), 45. Newman, R. (2013) . Teaching and learning in the 21st century: Connecting the dots. San Diego, Ca: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.