Awesome
I enjoyed all her lectures. If you do your assignments on time and answer your study guide questions well, you will get an easy A.
Awesome
Professor Yates is by far the best professor I have had at Clovis Community College. She is so caring and sweet, and as long as you try the class is super easy.
Laurie M Yates is a/an Lecturer in the California State University department at California State University
Clovis Community College - Child Development
Master of Arts
Early Childhood Education
California State University
Fresno
Master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
California State University
Fresno
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Child Development
Fresno City College
Social Emotional Learning
Curriculum Design
ESL
Program Development
Mathematics Education
Instructional Design
Curriculum Development
Developmental Education
Teaching Reading
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Literacy
Art Education
Educational Assessment
Teaching English as a Second Language
Instructional Technology
Lesson Planning
Mentoring
Literature
Childcare
Research
Yates
Philosophy Statement \n\n\n\tMy responsibility as an early childhood educator is to offer a program that provides a solid foundation for children to grow. It is my belief that understanding child development and having an accepting
compassionate
flexible
and warm approach is essential in building this foundation. Knowing that parent participation is essential in all good early education programs
I begin by creating an environment where parents feel welcome to participate in any aspect that they can. By respecting the individual families and their culture
I am able to deepen my relationship with each family and with each child. In working together
the child’s family and I are able to scaffold the children’s development in the area of self-regulation
personal responsibility
constructive peer-to-peer relationships
which creates a strong base for the children’s future academic learning potential. \n\tI create a physical environment that is welcoming
organized
clean
safe
and promotes young children’s developing independence. The children in my classroom are supported in each learning domain because my teaching method incorporates varied instructional approaches and provides experiences and opportunities for the children to interact
explore
and engage. \n\tMy responsibility as the teacher is to implement the curricula in an age appropriate manner which begins with the understanding that young children learn best through a combination of direct instruction
authentic play encounters
and hands-on-experiences. My teaching practice includes formal and informal observations and assessments. The information gained through this process guides me in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum practices and allows me to make adjustments based on the children’s individual needs. \n\t It is my greatest pleasure to accept children for whom they are
plan accordingly
and then watch as they develop to the next stage.
Laurie
Yates
SCCCD Clovis Community College
CIBC California Inclusion and Behavior Consultation
California Early Childhood Mentor
FUSD
Clovis Unified School District
CIBC California Inclusion and Behavior Consultation
Preschool Teacher / director
•\tMaintains and promotes open communication
respect
and cooperative relationships between parents
children
colleagues
and program administrators. \n•\tPlans
supervises and implements a program in accordance with state guidelines and in compliance with licensing agency. \n•\tDevelops and implements program requirements
such as curriculum
daily attendance
parent meetings
newsletters
and lesson plans that are concise
organized
and professional. \n•\tConducts and maintains accurate records of Pre-K assessments
Desired Results Developmental Profiles Preschool (2010)
Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)
and Parent Conferences (fall and spring). \n•\tSupervises and provides guidance to preschool aide and associate teacher by conducting staff meetings and trainings in respectful and meaningful manner. \n•\tProvides and maintains a safe
nurturing
culturally sensitive
and inclusive environment that promotes preschool children’s individual growth and development. \n•\tConsistently maintains and encourages open
effective
and culturally responsive home-school communication.\n•\tSuccessfully recruits and includes parent volunteers in daily program activities while providing parent education and involvement opportunities with good modeling of current child development practice. \n•\tImplements cooperative work relations with school site personnel and preschool coordinator to ensure a quality program
including developing cooperative relationships and inclusion opportunities with on-site special education program. \n•\tProvides guidance and developmental experiences to children enrolled and mainstreaming in program that is developmentally appropriate
intentionally planned
mindful of individual learning styles
and adheres to and implements best practices as noted in the California Preschool Learning Foundations.
Clovis Unified School District
Preschool teacher
•\tProvides learning experience in subject matter suited to the needs of the students. Develops and uses appropriate instructional materials. Provides individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs. Provides appropriate physical and psychological environment. Evaluates progress of students and keeps appropriate records. \n•\tPlans with parents and staff to meet health
nutrition
and safety needs of the child and child’s family. Works cooperatively with Preschool Coordinator
school site personnel
and the community.\n•\tPlans and coordinates the work of aides
assistants
parents
and volunteers in the classroom.\n•\tDevelops activities and services for parents that promote participation
cooperation
and education. Communicates regularly with parents by means of parent meetings
conferences
newsletters
and lesson plans.\n•\tMaintains professional competence through participation in sit/District in-services education activities and curriculum developments. \n•\tKnowledge of current trends and research in Early Childhood Education.
FUSD
Child Development Instructor
SCCCD Clovis Community College
Mentor Teacher
California Early Childhood Mentor