The First Five Years of Cognitive Development

The First Five Years of Cognitive Development

The first five years of child development are some of the most important in a child’s life. Although every child will progress on their own unique timeline, there are time periods where certain developmental milestones should be reached. The developments that occur during the first five years effectively set the tone for a child’s overall […]

Emily Pham

Infant Teacher

My name is Emily and I am an infant teacher. My aim with this position is to learn how children develop as unique individuals and learn how to support their holistic growth. I am currently a student at San Francisco
State University majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. With this experience, I am hoping to get a sense on whether I want to continue to work in the classroom or if I want to learn the administrative side of education. The experience of working directly with children is gratifying and I wish to create a safe space for children to explore with all of their senses as they develop their own personalities. I hope to be able to help build a strong foundation so that the children can have the confidence and ability to express themselves.