Early Childhood Education/Early

Childhood Special Education

By: Cassandra Kopasek
CSIT 101 (Honors)
Sec: HEW
Introduction
High School
The Catholic High School of Baltimore

College
Community College of Baltimore County
Major: Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education
Deans List
Transfer to Towson or Stevenson University in the spring

Work History
The Catholic High School of Baltimore
Summer Intern (2014-2016)
St. Michael the Archangel School
After Care Senior consoler (2015-2017)
The Goddard School White Marsh
Assistant Teacher (2016-Present)

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Career Goals

Receive Bachelors Become a teacher in Receive a masters

Degree in Early a Pre-K to 3rd Grade degree
Childhood Education classroom

Transfer to a Apply for several Find a masters

four-year jobs program that
institution Gain more interests me
Work hard for experience for Learn more about
stellar grades effective teaching my profession
techniques

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Average Pay Scale & Job Outlook
Most salaries in this field have 5 Occupation
Median Annual
Salary
digits
Preschool Teachers,
It is predicted that the number of Except Special $27,950
preschool teachers will grow 7% Education
until 2024 Special Education
Teachers, Kindergarten $59,520
Continued growth is expected to and Elementary School
continue
Kindergarten Teachers,
Except Special $46,150
Maryland salary rankings Education
https://www.earlychildhoodteacher.o
Special Education
rg/jobs/maryland/ Teachers, Preschool
$62,880

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 Job Options
Preschool Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Special Education Teacher
Develop a program Teach the alphabet and numeracy
Assess students skills and determine needs
Communicate with parents Organize materials Develop and implement IEPs

Policies for inside and outside the classroom
Keep room orderly and clean
Supervise children
Create lesson plans and follow through with them
Use a variety of activities and methods to stimulate
learning
Communicate progress with parents, staff, etc.
Plan lessons catering to students needs
Work in small groups and as a class

Provide interactive activities that incorporate Communicate with parents and coworkers Continually update IEPs
learned skills
Encourage sharing and cooperative interaction Help students move from grade to grade
Be encouraging between students

Advocate literacy
Abide by teaching and safety regulations/standards

Identify and resolve problem area in learning

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Required Skills
Patience

Be good at multi-tasking

Good communication skills

Be caring and compassionate

Be calm when needed

Be fun and inviting

Additional skills

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Technology Skills
Computer skills
Microsoft Office
Word
PowerPoint
Excel

Elmo
Modern projector

Music applications
iPods and CD players for audio

Tadpoles
Tracking system Goddard uses

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Who influenced my decision?
My family
I was taught from a young age how to be caring and compassionate
I was always encouraged to excel in my studies

My previous teachers
I had very influential teachers that left a positive impact on my life
They taught me skills for how I can be an effective educator

My students from St. Michaels, Goddard, and Perry Hall Elementary

Watching the students grow gives me great joy
I love learning about my students, their lives, and what makes them unique
I want to help influence and produce great students

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What I have learned about myself and my career
That I love teachable moments
When a student finally understands the information
When a student learns a new skill

That nothing is sweeter than when a child is happy to see me

Hearing Miss Casey! is the coolest

That I can make a difference, starting from the beginning of a childs life
No matter how young a child is, the way one interacts with them shapes them

A positive outlook can help change others moods

Teaching is not easy

There are many things to remember all at once (I need to multitask)
There are many names to memorize
It is not all singing and playing, it is hard work and dedication

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Works Cited

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