Shahla Khodarahm
Biography
At a young age I knew I was highly interested in the education of children. Soon after, I enrolled in college and earned the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary (primary) Education. I have now worked with children for the last 25 years. During those years I have had the chance to work with a wide variety of children ages 1-17.
From September 2002 to April 2005, I worked locally in Goleta at Village Park Child Care, now known as Steps to Learning Preschool. During those years, I was the lead teacher for 10-12 children ranging from 18 months to 3 years old.
In 2006 I opened up my child care, Angel Family Child Care, which is dedicated to children ages 1-5. I feel that this age group needs education the most. My philosophy has grown out of my experience as a teacher and from my education. As a child care provider/teacher, I am actively involved in guiding, stimulating, and encouraging growth in young children.
Through-out the years I have learned that Child Cares need to go beyond learning. Before a child can learn they must feel comfortable in a safe and healthy environment. When the child feels safe and healthy it positively fosters children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. I feel that a positive environment is needed in order for children to fully understand love, encouragement, and respect. Although it is important to teach them curriculum; we owe it to the children to understand them as an individual.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
· Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
· Completed more than 40 Units in Early Child Care Education
· Currently attends courses in the Early Child Care Education Program at Santa Barbara City College
· Member of the Green Care Program/Mentor
· Member of the Santa Barbara Family Child Care Association
· Attends Santa Barbara Family Child Care Association annual workshops
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certified
· Earned several certificates from various workshops and conferences specifically for Child Care Providers
(Available upon request).
Biography
At a young age I knew I was highly interested in the education of children. Soon after, I enrolled in college and earned the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary (primary) Education. I have now worked with children for the last 25 years. During those years I have had the chance to work with a wide variety of children ages 1-17.
From September 2002 to April 2005, I worked locally in Goleta at Village Park Child Care, now known as Steps to Learning Preschool. During those years, I was the lead teacher for 10-12 children ranging from 18 months to 3 years old.
In 2006 I opened up my child care, Angel Family Child Care, which is dedicated to children ages 1-5. I feel that this age group needs education the most. My philosophy has grown out of my experience as a teacher and from my education. As a child care provider/teacher, I am actively involved in guiding, stimulating, and encouraging growth in young children.
Through-out the years I have learned that Child Cares need to go beyond learning. Before a child can learn they must feel comfortable in a safe and healthy environment. When the child feels safe and healthy it positively fosters children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. I feel that a positive environment is needed in order for children to fully understand love, encouragement, and respect. Although it is important to teach them curriculum; we owe it to the children to understand them as an individual.
Education, Honors, and Certifications
· Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
· Completed more than 40 Units in Early Child Care Education
· Currently attends courses in the Early Child Care Education Program at Santa Barbara City College
· Member of the Green Care Program/Mentor
· Member of the Santa Barbara Family Child Care Association
· Attends Santa Barbara Family Child Care Association annual workshops
· Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certified
· Earned several certificates from various workshops and conferences specifically for Child Care Providers
(Available upon request).