Jessica Hyatt

Students, please call me Jessica.

Courses I usually teach: ECE 190 70 and ECE 190 02.

Background Education: I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development from The State University at Binghamton. My course work includes various child development and child psychology classes as well as an internship at the Hillcrest Parent Resource Center. During my internship I developed and facilitated trainings for new and expecting mothers concerning baby basics such as bedtime routines, proper nutrition, changes in behavior and temperaments, fostering language development, etc.

Work Experience: I am currently the Infant/Toddler Specialist at the Family Enrichment Network where I develop and implement Infant/Toddler curricula to provide child care providers and child care center staff with training on best practices for infants and toddlers. I am a member of the Children and Youth Service's Prevention/Early Intervention Committee in Broome County and am also working collaboratively with United Health Services to offer new and expecting parents classes regarding newborn/infant care.

My experience with infants and toddlers includes a two year term as a Nursery Director at Calvary Community Church, and a four year term as a Special Education Teacher at The Institute For Child Development where I worked with children 2-12 year of age who were diagnosed Autistic, learning disabled, or emotionally disturbed.

Philosophy Statement: I believe birth to three years old is the most critical window of opportunity for children to learn, grow, and develop. Infants and toddlers need patience, understanding, and dedicated families and educators to support them and to teach them during these crucial developmental milestones. My hopes for my students are to acquire these traits so they can apply them in providing high quality infant and toddler care based upon best practices.

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