Why I Want To Continue My Education

Learning is not something I believe that is exclusively tied to a classroom. I have found many learning experiences outside of the classroom that have benefited me just as much as the information I gained during schooling. I am always open and excited to gain knowledge in any area. From kindergarten through college I have enjoyed the good, and the bad, that comes with being in school and working hard towards something that you really want to accomplish. When I first attended college I was young and thought I was ready to dive head first into it. I encountered many obstacles but continued to work hard and pursue my associates degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. In the years since, I have gained even more of a passion for working with young children desire of furthering my education.
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During my first couple of years I was an assistant in the infant classroom with children from six weeks until eighteen months. This is where I had my first hands on experience with the Montessori way. I worked closely with a guide with over almost twenty years of experience who is also a Montessori certified teacher. From my very first day I knew this is something I wanted to do. From there I was able to take everything I have learned and became a lead guide in my own infant and toddler classroom. Since I began being a guide versus an assistant I have worked closely with the other guides in our school learning as much as I can about the Montessori methods across all ages. When working with my own Goddaughter, nieces, nephews and other children I may babysit for I also follow closely with Montessori way. I believe following the child allows for a plethora of learning experiences and also allowing them to be independent in making choices and learning new things. I firmly believe that having hands on experiences and opportunities with positively benefit me while taking these courses and as a Montessori