Dakota C.

Meet Dakota

• Early Childhood Special Education Certification
• Special Education Certification
• Comfortable with pets

Hi my name is Dakota I am 18 years old and I feel that I should give some information about myself so you can have a better understanding of the person I am. I live in Tarpon Springs Florida but was born in Utah and grew up all over the place due to moving around a lot as a kid. Words my friends and family would use to describe me would be: outgoing, bubbly, big personality, caring, optimistic, charismatic, energetic, and artsy. My hobbies consist of anything to do with the arts including painting, drawing, sculpting, music theatre, and dance. I’m also a high school graduate of the class 2022 with my leadership diploma. While is high school I was in the early childhood education course at Tarpon Springs High School. * Early Childhood Education Level 1 * Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment - 20 hours * Early Childhood Read more Education Level 2 * Strategies to manage an effective program operation - 10 hours * Maintaining a commitment to professionalism - 10 hours * Observing and recording children’s behavior - 15 hours * Early Childhood Education Level 3 * Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development - 15 hours * Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development - 15 hours * Early Childhood Education Level 4 * Strategies to establish productive relationships - 15 hours * Principles of child development and learning - 20 hours Each level is taught for one year and receives one credit hour. While in the program I completed the emergent literacy for VPK instructors. Became certified in Child CPR AED, Infant CPR, and First Aid. This fall I will be attending Saint Petersburg college to get my associates degree and a double major in children’s psychology and social work along with working on getting a training in American Sign Language (ASL). My philosophy is that everyday is a great and glorious opportunity to show children something new, or practice something learned. I believe imagination should be ignited in each child and kindled by everyone. When children are in my care it is my duty to make sure that the child or children feel safe, loved, and help build confidence! Parents should be as involved with their daily activities as possible. I am a big advocate of fending pictures of their little ones’ day. Making the parent’s involved, appreciated and that their opinion matters. I will handle every conflicting situation with immense care and professionalism as possible.

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