Kindergarten Teacher
Stephanie Kimmel - 1995
HDFS Major
Additional Education: She has completed 24 credits in education to obtain private school and Christian school teaching certifications.
Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Employer: Oakwood Baptist Day School, Camp Hill
Position Description: Preparing and implementing age appropriate classroom lessons, communicating children’s progress and needs with parents, and documenting children’s progress
Salary Range: $20,000 - $30,000 (private school)
Previously Held Positions: Crisis Nursery Attendant, Therapeutic Support Staff, Early Childhood Teacher (Internship: Child Life Specialist; Service Project: Foster Care Respite Provider)
Courses Found Most Helpful: Child Development, Parenting, Family Dynamics and Interaction, Interpersonal Relationships, Service Learning I & II
How HDFS Helped to Prepare Her: “The family studies curriculum, I believe, has given me an edge in the teaching field. Because the family is the central core of a young child’s life, I was much more prepared to handle the everyday situations of teaching, such as implementing behavior plans, helping children cope with separation and family crisis, as well as working with parents. The many opportunities I had for field service and internships provided me with a strong skills base for working with special needs children and families coping with difficult circumstances. These are key skills that early childhood professionals are looking for in staff to hire for their child care centers and schools.”
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