The Labor Program at Berea College

One Student’s Journey through the Labor Program

Bayla Canote, ’08Bayla Canote, ’08

Bachelor of Arts in Education
Seattle, WA

Bayla plans to pursue her Master’s degree in Special Education.  After graduation she will participate in the Americorps program, working in a residential school for children with disabilities.

 

Labor Progression Timeline

 

February–May 2005 Broomcraft (freshman assignment)
May–August 2005 Summer labor assignment with Seattle Parks and Recreation, staffing a camp for disabled children
August 2005–January 2006 Janitor in the Education Building
September 2005–January 2006 Secondary job as a Teaching Assistant in the Child Development Lab
February 2006–January 2007 Teaching Assistant in the Child Development Lab
September 2006–January 2007 Secondary job as a Teaching Assistant in Danish Gymnastics at the Russel Acton Folk Center
February–May 2007 No labor assignment- study abroad
June 2007–August 2007 Summer internship through the Shepherd Poverty Alliance at N Street Village in Washington, D.C., supervising craft activities for homeless women suffering from physical and mental disabilities
August 2007–May 2008 Teaching Assistant in the Physical Education Department / Danish-American Exchange Program
December 2007 Secondary job with the Country Dancers
May–June 2008 CELTS:  Berea Reads tutoring program for children