Henry Diaz Eugenio

I'm currently in college studying in early childhood education at STCC. I had to complete 150 observed hours in the field of education. I had to leave my job as a cashier at Bj's so that I can volunteer at a center the school got me in for the hours. I started off volunteering at Children's Creative Center which is a daycare located in Springfield. I was hired by the director just two weeks into my schedule. I started working more hours and taking more responsibilities. I quickly learned methods to engage with children by observing the other caregivers at the center. I've gotten a lot more comfortable with the children and I have learned so much in my time working there. I now have various roles at the center everyday and I love my job. I've created a relationship with all of the children and the staff and I'm always happy to be at work. I teach children cleanliness like washing hands, clean after themselves, cover a cough or a sneeze and wiping their boogers. I do a lot of cleaning like cleaning the tables, chairs, floors, toys and the playground. I create lesson plans and give the staff ideas for the week like activities I have in mind. I also take a lead role when there's a shortage of teachers. I'm capable of controlling a classroom on my own if needed and set up a schedule for the day. I help get the children ready for naptime by setting up the mats, blankets and help the children fall asleep. I help serve breakfast and lunch and get them ready to eat. In the morning's I sometimes assist in receiving children in the classroom and I greet the parent's when I get the opportunity. When the children go for walks or on the playground I watch over them and play with them. I like communicating with the children and I'm constantly talking with every child. I try to teach children new thing's everyday like please and thank you. I also teach them the alphabet, numbers and I sing songs with them. I love teaching and that's what I'm planning on doing in the long run, to become a teacher at Elementary level. I'm all about diversity so I think that as a Hispanic male in this field will help encourage others to join in as well. I admire everyone working in this field and I love being part of this community. I love my job and I hope to keep expanding my experience with different age levels. I love children and I learn so much from them everyday which will help me become a better caregiver/teacher.