Elevator Speech

Elevator Speech: Early Childhood Education Position Hello, my name is Katie Hetzel. I currently hold an assistant teacher position in a private early learning academy in north Georgia. I am very confident in my abilities to teach, care for, and nurture children in my care. Before joining my current childcare facility, I gained my first year of professional childcare experience working with disabled children in a program run by a church in my community. In this position, I worked with mentally and physically disabled individuals, ages one to nineteen years old. In addition to my work experience, I have about two years of volunteer experience in the childcare field. Starting at the age of fourteen, I volunteered in various church childcare programs. While volunteering, I learned how to care for children ages one to three years old. From those hands-on experiences, I learned how to develop a routine, keep children entertained, and how to approach different children and their needs. The skills I have been learning and refining for years have also helped me in various babysitting and nannying jobs for families in my community. I am also trained by the American Red Cross organization to properly administer and handle CPR, seizures, diabetic shock, and other emergencies. I have held two CPR training certificates since entering the childcare field. In addition to these certificates, I have completed transportation and bus safety training courses, as well as general child health and safety courses. Before I began working with children, I was like thousands of young kids, facing lessthan-perfect living conditions and emotional situations. Why is that important? This is important because I have been able to combine my experience working in childcare with my own childhood struggles. I see a little bit of myself in every child with emotional issues, learning disabilities, and shyness. My insight and empathy for all children and countless hours of professional childcare training have motivated and prepared me for the many challenges of working in childcare. Since it is clear how motivated, capable, and passionate I am about working in the childcare field, I hope you will consider me for any upcoming childcare positions. I appreciate your time and hope you have a great day.