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Degrees
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Master's in Human Development; BA in Fine Art
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My Expert Service
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I have worked directly with young children, ages 2-6 years for 30 years. I have taught classes in Early Childhood and various curriculum areas for 25 years. I was nominated for Instructor of the Year. I have been a Resource Teacher, advising staff and parents on techniques of teaching and family interactions. I have taught parenting classes. I am still contacted by students and parents for advice, attesting to the worthwhile advice I have given over many years.
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Experience & Qualifications
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Background Highlights:
30 years classroom experience in Early Childhood Education;
25 years as Child Development and lab practicum instructor;
developed new courses in Early Childhood in many areas;
experience in professional and personal interactions with people of many diverse cultural and ethnic groups, socio-economic and academic backgrounds;
presenter and in-service provider (workshops / seminars in curriculum areas) at Child Development conferences and local schools;
Courses taught include:
•Dynamics of Play
•Child, Family, Community
•Child Observation / Study
•Parent / Child Interaction
•Child in the Multicultural Society
•Curriculum Development: The
Creative Arts
•Literature and Language Activities
•Creative Art for Young Children
•Creative Language for Young
Children
•Storytelling for Young Children
•Music for Young Children
•Music and Movement for Young
Children
Author / Composer / Producer of children’s stories and songs
Owner of Business (Raquel’s Songs & Stories - www.jollytales4u.com, creating and producing children’s songs and stories);
Served on Curriculum Leadership Institute for Early Childhood faculty,for development of pro-diversity and anti-bias courses and teaching methodologies for California Community Colleges (Sonoma, California);
Contributor to Publication:
"Transforming Curriculum, Empowering Faculty", publ.California Tomorrow, 2000; Published Article:
“Fantasy Play and Self-Discipline”, article, in "Child’s Right to Play-a Global Approach", Greenwood Press, 2004
I have consulted with and advised directors and staff in areas of curriculum for children's programs, as well as in staff interactions and methods. I have consulted in multicultural needs, social relationships and family dynamics.
I have also created and produced children's songs, stories and illustrations, and have presented curriculum enrichment sessions for staff and chilren of all ages, from toddlers to school-age.
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
ROZHINKA
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