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Human Development and Family Science

Our Graduates: Career Profile

 

Kaarina Efthimiou
1982


Home Economics Major

Early Childhood Education Minor

Additional Education : Master’s degree from PSU, 1987

 

Job Title : Pre-K teacher/supervisor

 

Employer : Tioga Opportunities

 

Position Description : Teach in a UPK program – 2 ½ hours a day, 18 children. Supervise three UPK sites and seven staff.

 

Salary Range : $30,000-$35,000

 

Previously Held Positions : Elementary Education teacher (2 nd grade), Substitute teacher (K-6), Day care preschool teacher

 

Courses Found Most Helpful : Education courses

 

How the HDFS Program Has Helped Prepare Her for Work : “Good background in the educational field and has prepared me for the work force.”

 

How Faith Interfaces with Work : “I model my Christian faith as I teach, and try to teach positive values to my young students.”

 

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