BIO

My name is Maria Contreras; I'm 26 years old, originally from Colombia. I have been living in Miami for over 6 years now. About 2 and half years ago, I started working with children in a day care center. To be honest, I thought it would be just a temporary thing, I never saw myself surrounded by children, not even think about becoming a teacher. After being there for a while, the children grew up on me. I was also a full time student at MDC. I graduated in AA Business Administration last August. My plan was to go the University for a bachelor's degree; however, financial difficulties had put a temporary stop on that plan. I realized that I really like my job, and the opportunity came at me to become an Early Childhood Teacher, and I took it. If everything goes right, by this time next year, I will get my AS in Early Childhood Education.
The director in the center saw my interest, and this week was my first as a lead teacher for the 3 years-old class. This has been a very exciting journey, and it's just the beginning. I plan in taking more courses on the education field. I really would like to go into the Exceptional Education program later on, but right now, I'm just taking one step at a time. My other classes are Early Childhood curriculum, survey of world literature, and human growth and development.
I have my hands full this semester, but it doesn't matter because I believe in working hard to get where you want to go in life, and that's my major goal.
About my business degree, I have to say it really help me to be where I am. Many of the classes I took for it shorten the time for my education degree, and some classes I don't have to take because the requirements were met with a higher degree (my AA). Maybe later in life I can go get a bachelor in business. I do believe is good to have more than one option on your plate, but right now, I'm focused on the education field.