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2025-26 Illinois Early Childhood Educator Fellowship Application


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Page 2 of 4: Background Information




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Resume or Bio

Please provide either a resume or a biography that shares about your work history and experience, as well as your education.


Biography: Please include information in the box below about 1) How long you have been working in early childhood education, 2) where you have worked, 3) the education you have received and from which institution, and 4) work that you are most proud of.

Example: Jane Doe has been teaching since she was 16  years old when she became a part-time assistant at ABC Daycare. With over 8 years of experience working with young children, she is currently entering her fourth year of teaching preschool at Fairview Early Childhood Center in Rock Falls Public Schools, District 205. Jane received her Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Heartland Community College in 2011 and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University in 2014. She recently coordinated a brand-new literacy event at her school which brought over 100 students, families, and community members together.

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