Clinical Practice Evaluations

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Professional Development Plan

Goal #1: Obtain my teaching certification	Goal #2: Be able to conduct intervention services within a center	Goal #3: Go for my Master’s degree in education
As the Owner of numerous daycares, it is important to obtain my teaching license and be a part of the teaching within my centers. This licensing gives me the opportunity to be titled as a QUALIFYING teacher in the event that one of my current teacher cannot be in place.	Having experience within daycare centers with children who receive outside early intervention services, it is a primary goal to be able to provide those same services in-house.	Almost being done with my Bachelor’s, I plan on pursuing my Master’s as a means of giving me greater teaching opportunities.
December 2019	September 2021	September 2019
July 2019: Complete all remaining tests September 2019: Complete edTPA October 2019: Complete all training	June 2019: Research needs for ability to conduct services in-house September 2019: Begin gathering needed paperwork January 2020: Begin any application processes	June 2019: Apply for Master’s program
Test preparation courses Current student teaching	Community early intervention centers Administration for Children’s Services Department of Health	Current college

Personal Teaching Philosophy

Professional Resume

Yelena Kuznetsova                                                                 (917) 306-8134

2419 East 16 Street                                                                                            Ykonnov@yahoo.com

Brooklyn, NY 11235

CAREER PROFILE

Determination

Dedicated Daycare teacher with more than 12 years of experience as a childcare provider making a difference in the lives of children by providing them with a safe and nurturing environment that encourages their social emotional physical and intellectual development

Summary of Skills

·         Excellent creative skills to plan and deliver lessons in an entertaining way

·         Thorough knowledge of children's growing needs and development

·         Ability to effectively work as part of a collaborative team and implement educational activities to support lesson plans as directed by the Teacher

·         Knowledge of positive behavioral strategies

·         First Aid, CPR & Universal Precautions

·         Ability to cook, prepare snacks, and feed children

·         Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SPSS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood & Special Education                        September 2013–October 2018

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Childcare Provider                                                                                                   May 2005–Present

Alenushka Daycare, Brooklyn, NY                                    

·         Develop and oversee curriculum

·         Supervise children in the classroom and feed them meals and snacks

·         Contribute in the development of children's physical, and mental growth

·         Administer medications to children as prescribed by doctors and on request of parents

·         Encourage learning through play and ensure personal space for each child

·         Plan and arrange picnics for children and help them understand importance of environment

·         Keep classroom, teaching materials, and closets in a clean and organized manner

·         Communicate with parents and drive intentional lesson planning through digital technologies

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Classroom Management

The elementary classroom is the context in which many teaching and learning experiences occur, and not just for the children. Just like teaching styles and methods are constantly improving, the philosophy of classroom management is changing as a result of experience. “Attempts to implement the many aspects of the National Curriculum have shown that the underlying management of the total learning environment is crucial to teachers’ and children’s feelings of achievement and well-being” (Hegarty, 2015, p.28). Often, however, classroom management is taken for granted. Therefore, teachers have stopped questioning many of the annoying aspects which have become so normal and accepted, but which nevertheless actually undermine otherwise effective organization and management. Why, for example, do teachers constantly allow interruptions when it is relatively easy to prevent them if the reasons for their occurrence are determined? How many times do teachers hear themselves saying the same thing to different groups when effectiveness would suggest that a whole class discussion would save time?

The complexity of the role of elementary school teachers and their various duties cannot be denied and they go far beyond keeping order in the classroom. In addition to the teaching profession, there are not too many occupations where one person is individually and directly responsible for thirty or more other people, for over six hours a day, five days a week for almost nine months of the year. Recently, classroom organization has been given the attention it deserves, which should enable primary teachers to achieve their goals more effectively. The primary teacher’s first goal is to understand the school’s values, mission, departmental  expectations and so on. The next goal “of immediate importance is to fully understand ‘who’ is being taught – what are their abilities, prior subject matter knowledge, and what their expectations are for learning” (Hegarty, 2015, p. 29). Next, the teacher should align school’s mission and expectations with students’ needs for proper classroom environment. Kyriacou (1991) stated, “The general appearance of a classroom indicates to pupils the care that goes into providing them with an environment which is conducive to learning” (p. 76). Finally, standards and expectations of activities and behavior will need to be articulated and manifested in the way children generally go about their daily tasks. On-going monitoring and a periodic reassessment of the learning environment will be beneficial to the class teacher, children and others who contribute to the classroom processes.

Hegarty, N. (2015). The growing importance of teaching philosophy statements and what they mean for the future: Why teaching philosophy statements will affect you. MPAEA Journal of Adult Education, 44(2), 28-30.

Kyriacou, C. (1991). Essential teaching skills. Oxford: Blackwell, p. 76.

Introduction: A Brief Biography

Name: Yelena Kuznetsova

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Current Place of Employment: Alenushka Daycare

Tenure: 19 Years

Favorite Children's Book: Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Subject to Teach: Literacy

Favorite Grade to Teach: Kindergarten

I currently own 3 daycares, all located in my hometown of Brooklyn, NY. I have a strong passion for kids. I love watching them learn new things, when that lightbulb goes off in their heads and they have that AHA! moment. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and here I am now pursuing my dreams.