Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Where in the World will Cate Go?
Well as some may know I am looking for a change in scenery. So I've taken up the idea of either
A) Teaching English in Thailand or
B) Au Pair in some foreign country
I've started a profile on Great Au Pairs and attached a couple of pictures and wrote up a profile (this is what I had to say) Would you hire me?
Hello! I am an energetic person, who loves life. I have been working with children since I was barely more than a child myself. I am the big sister of five children and I grew up in rural Montana in the United States. Growing up in the family I did, I learned early the value of hard work and the importance of family. I love working kids and put my whole heart into doing so. I want the absolute best for every kid I spend time with and make a concentrated effort to help them learn and grow in ever possible way. I have 5 years experience working with children with special needs, specifically learning, emotional and behavioral challenges. I also have been a pre-school teacher and have a very strong interest in education and being a teacher in the future. I have experience with children of all ages from small infant to early teens. I have a firm understanding of early childhood development needs and know the importance of helping raise healthy, confident, independent, and 
happy children.
On a personal level, I enjoy animals of all shapes and sizes, being outside and active and being creative... especially in various art forms such as photography. I love to read, write, and learn. I am a highly motivated self starter with high levels of organization and energy. People tell me that I am very patient and compassionate and those are traits I value. I have a very strong background in outdoor recreation, especially as an education tool.
I am looking to find the perfect family to become a part of, not simply work for.
Thus far I've started contact with several families all over the world. Including Germany, England, 3 in Australia and 1 in Bermuda. It's been a really fun adventure... but I've decided to give it 2 weeks talk to all the families and then make a decision. Mom says I'm over qualified to be a Nanny, but I'm really excited to try something new especially if it's somewhere really cool.
A) Teaching English in Thailand or
B) Au Pair in some foreign country
I've started a profile on Great Au Pairs and attached a couple of pictures and wrote up a profile (this is what I had to say) Would you hire me?
Hello! I am an energetic person, who loves life. I have been working with children since I was barely more than a child myself. I am the big sister of five children and I grew up in rural Montana in the United States. Growing up in the family I did, I learned early the value of hard work and the importance of family. I love working kids and put my whole heart into doing so. I want the absolute best for every kid I spend time with and make a concentrated effort to help them learn and grow in ever possible way. I have 5 years experience working with children with special needs, specifically learning, emotional and behavioral challenges. I also have been a pre-school teacher and have a very strong interest in education and being a teacher in the future. I have experience with children of all ages from small infant to early teens. I have a firm understanding of early childhood development needs and know the importance of helping raise healthy, confident, independent, and 
happy children. On a personal level, I enjoy animals of all shapes and sizes, being outside and active and being creative... especially in various art forms such as photography. I love to read, write, and learn. I am a highly motivated self starter with high levels of organization and energy. People tell me that I am very patient and compassionate and those are traits I value. I have a very strong background in outdoor recreation, especially as an education tool.
I am looking to find the perfect family to become a part of, not simply work for.
Thus far I've started contact with several families all over the world. Including Germany, England, 3 in Australia and 1 in Bermuda. It's been a really fun adventure... but I've decided to give it 2 weeks talk to all the families and then make a decision. Mom says I'm over qualified to be a Nanny, but I'm really excited to try something new especially if it's somewhere really cool.
The Foster Care Program
I just got off the phone with my Mom she was telling me about this story Billings Gazette
It's really horrific story, about a 3 year old little boy who was abused and then left in the car to bake to death by his foster mom. My Mom was really upset (more than normal) as was I. She then proceed to tell me that the whole situation has been nagging at her.
"Where are all the good foster parents," she asked. She then announced that she had seriously thought about becoming a foster parent, a notion I strongly encouraged. Isn't that how it should work, people who have raised good kids, shouldn't they at least try and continue and give a kid a chance, at the moment there are over 1600 kids in Montana (who knows how many more are in other states) My feelings about children are very clear. So for all those out there (mostly those who don't read my blog) who had great parents... encourage them to consider spreading the love.
Foster Parents in Montana (but the I'm sure the thought is the same in other states)
Montana Foster Care Program
It's really horrific story, about a 3 year old little boy who was abused and then left in the car to bake to death by his foster mom. My Mom was really upset (more than normal) as was I. She then proceed to tell me that the whole situation has been nagging at her.
"Where are all the good foster parents," she asked. She then announced that she had seriously thought about becoming a foster parent, a notion I strongly encouraged. Isn't that how it should work, people who have raised good kids, shouldn't they at least try and continue and give a kid a chance, at the moment there are over 1600 kids in Montana (who knows how many more are in other states) My feelings about children are very clear. So for all those out there (mostly those who don't read my blog) who had great parents... encourage them to consider spreading the love.
Foster Parents in Montana (but the I'm sure the thought is the same in other states)
Montana Foster Care Program
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The First One: Graduation
One shouldn't need a reason to write in their blog... but I figure for me... now is as good as time as any. I sit here a new college graduate. I have finally recieved my BA from Brigham Young University-Idaho... and I can say I finally DID IT!! It's a good feeling... Surprisingly mixed.There were a lot of moments today...When I met my parents and I realized they had driven a long way just to support me... when I was applauded for my accomplishments...Dad said he was proud of me... This was a long, hard road as Rob Eaton, my speaker at connvocation said... "take a moment when you reach the top of the peak and acknowledge your success... then look around and see what is next for you to climb." That is what this moment is... me realizing that I did a good job and I finished something. It's important.
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