Time well spent

Deeply felt learnings from this program

I have got to say I have learned a lot being a part of this experience. I feel one thing I took from it was the different perspectives that everyone had on so many subjects. I am glad I had the opportunity to learn from so many others.

Another thing learned is the teamwork that developed amongst us to share ideas to improve on our knowledge.

Finally, I learned that so many others are advocating for the same things and the same goals; this is an. amazing thing to know and feel.

Long-term goal

A long-term goal I have is to continue to learn to improve my own knowledge and skills to hopefully be in in a better position to help others with all that I have gained through my studies.

Farewell Messages 

To my colleagues, thank you all so much for the feedback and the encouragement with your words.

To my instructor,  thank you for being patient as I had a troubling time during my class and for teaching me some very exciting new information.

I wish all the best now and in the future.

Jobs/ Roles In ECE community: International

The first source I chose was UNICEF, The United Nations Children’s Fund. This is one that has been around for a long time. I feel that it is working toward something that everyone should have and that is to be treated fairly. This is why I chose this site. I feel we all should be treated fairly.

A job that stuck out to me on this site was Regional Advisor Child Protection. UNICEF recruits only the high level quality people.

Skills needed for this job are:

• Must be able to communicate well
• Good team worker
• Able to collaborate in multi-cultural environment
• Have high level of leadership
• Gets things done on time and on budget
• Able to give clear directions
• Motivates and empowers their employees
• Provides trainings and coaching
• Has a clear vision and analyzes data with many resources
• Builds a rapport with people quickly and negotiates effectively.

The qualifications for this job are:

• Advanced degree in social science, law, social work or human rights
• Twelve years progressively responsible relevant work program management for advisory support child protection especially in areas of violence against children
• Fluent in English and knowledge of French and Portuguese is an asset (UNICEF, 2015).

The second source is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The reason that I chose this is because they are working hand and hand with the governments to improve lives of people.

A job that stuck out to me on this site was Communications Officer. I like this because I like being around people and talking with and relating to them and getting involved and finding solutions to problems.

The skills needed are:

• Works in collaboration with director’s office
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the director’s communication style
• Draft press releases and promotional flyers
• Advise the statistician and analysts on writing and disseminating director’s work
• Contribute to online communication

Qualifications include:

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in communications, journalism, marketing or any other relevant field. At least three years’ relevant experience in communications and media relations
• Solid experience in the development of multi-media communications strategies and delivering key messaging. Experience in communicating on statistical topics would constitute an advantage (OECD, 2015).

The last site I chose was Save the Children; I like that most of the proceeds go to the program and that it spans across many different countries.

The job that stuck out to me on this site was a volunteer position, Spring Fundraising Communications Intern/Volunteer

Responsible for this job are:

• Updating internal website
• Coordinating staff learning sessions
• Writing/editing internal documents
• Researching/monitoring external partner websites

Skills needed are

• Contribute to team meetings with ideas and points of view
• Demonstrate interest in learning about Save the Children’s mission and programs.
• Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (Save the Children, 2015).

References Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). (2015). OECD Careers. Retrieved from https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl Save the Children. (2015). Save the Children jobs. Retrieved from chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=6&rid=3637 UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). (2015). Employment at UNICEF. Retrieved from https://careers.unicef.org

Jobs/Roles in ECE community National federal level

On the National Network To End Domestic Violence site (http://nnedv.org/) they had a job opportunity for an internship. This would have no money attached to it but the experience alone would be the reward. I am a people person and love to help others and get to know others and their stories. I would love to help someone out and see him or her get a new start.

On the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence site (http://www.ncadv.org/), a Transitional Housing Advocate position was listed that was interesting to me. Again, I love to interact with people and help them out any way I can. Experience would be high school diploma, 2 years human service work, 40 hours of survivors of domestic violence training. In addition, you must be 21 or older.  Other requirements are be able to work in a crisis, work as a team, be bi-lingual, complete paperwork in a timely manner, have knowledge, and practice conflict resolution

On the other site, The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, & Mental Health (http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/national-domestic-violence-organizations/), I saw no job postings. But, if they had a volunteer program again I would love to help out and give back.

References

The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, & Mental Health. (2012). Retrieved from (http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/national-domestic-violence-organizations/

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.ncadv.org/

The National Network To End Domestic Violence. (2015). Retrieved from http://nnedv.org

Local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me

 

Local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to me

Early on Michigan (http://1800earlyon.org/)

They promote helping the child and family in the beginning to help them learn skills and get a head start in life.

Oakland Schools Early Childhood (http://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/Departments/EarlyChildhood/tabid/286/Default.aspx- )

This school has very good values of how to teach the children. Building relationships with the community and the values of how they want to teach the children.

Hazel Park Schools (http://www.hazelpark.k12.mi.us/-)

They are having activities to bring awareness to problems such as bullying.
Job opportunities that interest me

State Office Administrator:

Plans and directs the activities of the program. They are also is responsible for staffing, implementing of all functions and for budgeting, accounting and audit units.

This position is responsible for executing the budgetary process as prescribed by the MDE Executive Office, the State Budget Office and the Legislature; administering the MDE’s appropriation and budget control process; analysis of the MDE’s funding sources and impact on the MDE’s offices and divisions; and overseeing the MDE’s accounting, auditing, facilities, and procurement policies and practices.  This position is a member of the Procurement Leadership Team.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience: Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Young Oaks Supervisor

Manage a before and after school care program for elementary school age children. Responsibilities will include the supervision of students and staff; coordinating the daily staffing schedule including break days; communication with parents; maintaining financial records of enrolled students; application and maintenance of child care licensing at all sites; verifying that sites are in compliance of licensing regulations

Resource Room Teacher

1. Must meet No Child Left behind (NCLB) Standards for position.

2. Must work closely with and consult with general education teachers to assist in developing appropriate programming for students with special needs.

3. Must be able to provide assistance and instruction in the general education classroom as well as pull out to help students be successful in their education.

4. Must be proficient in developing Present Level of Functional Performance Statements and IEP goals and objectives.

5. Must be proficient in developing behavior intervention plans and using Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).

6. Must be proficient in implementing IEP’s and Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies.

7. Must be responsible for case management for each student.

8. Must have the ability to make accommodations to the general curriculum.

9. Must have knowledge of RTL and Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses.

10. Must be able to assist students in developing positive study skills and work habits.

11. Must perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Note of Thanks

I wanted to say thank you to all my fellow colleges for helping me through this journey. I have enjoyed learning from each and every one of you. It has been challenging for me but I have enjoyed the challenge. I will take a lot away from all of you. Good luck in all you do and I hope to meet you all again.

Note of thanks

I wanted to say thank you to all my fellow colleges for helping me through this journey. I have enjoyed learning from each and every one you. It has been challenging for me but I have enjoyed the challenge. I will take a lot away from all of you. Good luck in all you do and I hope to meet you all again.

Adjourning a Group

This week you read about the five stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Consider the adjourning phase for several of the groups in which you have been involved. Think about which aspects of the groups made for the hardest good-bye. Are high-performing groups hardest to leave? Groups with the clearest established norms? Which of the groups that you participated in was hardest to leave? Why? What sorts of closing rituals have you experienced or wish you had experienced? How do you imagine that you will adjourn from the group of colleagues you have formed while working on your master’s degree in this program? Why is adjourning an essential stage of teamwork?

I want to start off by saying I do not like groups at all. I would rather be responsible for my own grade and fate. So, as far as having trouble leaving a group never had trouble doing it because I was happy to have it over with. I really never experienced a closing ritual. I just did my work and left the group. Did the minimal contact and doing the project and moved on. I did my parts and contributed to the situation when needed and finished with the project.

How I will leave my colleagues I will take the knowledge I have gained from them and carry it over in the work I do. I will keep a piece of them in that respect. I am imagining that I will not be able to keep in contact with them. Due to the fact that we are so scattered across the world.

I think everything needs closure to be able to move on in your life. It brings new knowledge and experiences. We take a little bit from everything we do in a group.

Nonviolent Communication and Conflict Management

I am thinking of a current situation I am dealing with right now in regards to two different curriculums we have to implement and we are not Seeing Eye to eye on it. One wants one thing and it a certain way and of course the other another way. Which causes the teachers to become frustrated and not know what anyone wants. Leading to us not having much confidence in what we are doing and how we are doing it.  One strategy I used was having a meeting with everyone and expressing my concerns. This really did not have much resolution. More of us just continuing to express our concerns and met with yes they know how frustrated we are but not sure just yet how to fix it.  The other technique used was compromise. We asked if there was a way to blend the two curriculums and one was on board the other is having a hard time seeing it. She is seeing only through her lens of her curriculum.  My only other solution is now I have gone again to my supervisor asking for yet another meeting. That is yet to take place. This situation is just not working out.  In other words. I have not yet found a good strategy for this.

My colleagues are on the same page. We are all feeing very unsure of what we are to do.  We have all been very verbal and expressed our concerns. But, it is all being met with unsurity. So, we all continue to find a way to get our point across. Their response just keep letting them know our concerns and keep letting them know how frustrated we are with the situation.

What Kind of Communicator I Am

Nothing surprised me because I know what kind of communicator I am. As I put in the result, I knew what they would be. Because, I know how I react in all the situations.  Insights I gained you always have to take the time and listen and respect others while they are speaking you never know what you might gain from this. Make yourself available to speak to. Be approachable.

Do I find myself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?

No, I try not to. I only do if I there is a language barrier. I will slow down my speech so that I am not rushing and that way they can understand what I am saying. Or if need be I will get a translator. I do not look at others from different places different from me. Only that they may not understand my language. I do not want the parents to have a bad impression and feel they are being treated different just because they are not from this country.