Time Well Spent

I love what I do.

Me

The highlights of my job.

My husband who proofread all my work.

My children who have supported me from the beginning.

Let me start by saying, this was one of the hardest classes that I have ever taken. It was not hard because of the content, but because I had to take a look at myself and aske what I wanted to contribute to the field of early childhood education. When I did that, I was able to decide on my capstone challenge. One thing that I learned was how to define a scholarly paper. The Internet is full of information. Some of it I know is not accurate, but the author makes it sound informative. It took a while, but I finally got it. Second, I had to learn to be patient and accept constructive feedback. At times I felt that Dr. Teri was being “knit-picky” when I read the feedback that she gave me on my papers. Now I know that it was to get me to a point of understanding and creativity. I was doubting my potential and ability to do a great capstone project. I know that I was doubting myself, but she saw something more in my writing and my ideas. Finally I know that my gift to the early childhood field requires me to leave the classroom setting. I know that my journey continues in a different setting. I someday want to own and operate a learning center that works with at-risk children and families.

I want to thank Dr. Teri for challenging me to go beyond my comfort zone. Because of this course I discovered things about myself that I didn’t know I could do. I appreciate all the feedback that you gave me that helped me be successful in the course. I want to thank my colleagues for contributing to the research that I did on this project. I have interacted with most of you throughout my journey and it wwill feel strange not longing on and commenting on the discussion board. I hope that this blog will keep us connected. Good Luck to everyone in their future endeavors. I have grown close to some of you and I pray that God blesses you with the desires of your heart. I will always remember the time spent together at Walden University.

One of my favorite quotes is “To Teach is to Learn” (Joseph Joubert). We all learn from each other. We are never too old to learn. I began my college journey late in life (I am 45 years old). The children that I teach are a part of me and I love them dearly. They have taught me how to be patient and love in spite of. You all have taught me how to be supportive and a team player. I hope our journey continues. My email address is angelalowery56@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you all.

International Jobs/Roles

TA Child Protection (MRM) Officer P-1
Amman, Jordan

Purpose: Child Protection Officer (P1) will support the implementation of an effective monitoring, reporting and response system in accordance with the MRM objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities: Support the development of MRM implementation activities and coordination.
Contribute to the design and implementation of UNICEF MRM activities in Jordan
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Collect, verify and analysis information on violations committed against
children in Syria from reliable sources in Jordan.

Verify and analysis the reliability of information collected by UNICEF partners

Document interviews and manage the data collection in an MRM database

Responsibilities: Refer individuals of victims to relevant service providers and establish an adequate
response system

Identify the needs and opportunities to strengthen child protection actor network
supporting Syrian children

Education: University degree in social work, Social Science, Law or related technical field
Advanced university degree referred

Work Experience: Familiar with issues affecting children and women

Previous professional humanitarian work experience

Good analytical, negotiating and communication and advocacy skills

Computer skills

http://www.careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG

I chose this job because it is my passion to ensure the well-being of the children in my care. That is my first priority in my profession.

International Teachers Plus

Mission: To help students achieve their full academic potential and access an innovative and balanced international education for lifelong benefit to themselves, families, and communities.

Teaching positions available overseas in UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain at International Schools.

Qualifications: Must be a certified teacher from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South
Africa.

Must hold a bachelor degree from a recognized university with a Master’s being an asset.

Minimum 2 year teaching experience

http://www.goabroad.com/providers/international-teachers-plus/programs/teaching-posit.

The mission that I have created for my child care center is: To help children and their families reach their full potential and gain the necessary skills needed to function after leaving our care and services. Their mission is similar to the one that I plan to work towards as a director.

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Mission: Respond to the firm belief of nations, forged by two world wars in less than a generation, that political and economic agreements are not enough to build a lasting peace

Ethic Advisor
France-Paris

Duties: Provides advice and guidance to management and staff on professional ethics standards and on
specific policy and practice issues

Ensure compliance with the Organization Rules and Regulations

Qualifications: University degree in law, social sciences, public/business administration or related
field

Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in public/private or international
institutions in the field of corporate ethics. Experience in policies and practices in
the areas of ethical standards, ethics, and compliance programmes, code of conduct, and
accountability

Skills: Good skills in the administration and management of financial and human resources.

Good knowledge of current best practices relation to corporate ethics and business conduct/
practice

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/

I chose this job because I have managed a staff of 10 in a retail business for 10 years. I had to manage the finances/payrolls of the business. I had to make sure that all rules and policies were followed. I had to display good communication skills because I worked directly with the public.