Abby Birmingham
Bowen Island
Summary
I am extremely dedicated to supporting and teaching young children, along with providing them with the necessary tools, care, and support for their growth and development. As an Early Childhood Educator, it is a joy for me to assist children in learning and growing and helping to foster their creativity and individuality. I specialize in and have a strong passion towards working with children with developmental delays/disabilities and/or other special needs (ex; adhd, autism, etc.) as it genuinely fulfills me to help them hit significant milestones. Additionally, I also have a strong passion for the arts - creative writing and storytelling, specifically. I am a huge advocate for art therapy being used as a tool to help children express themselves in a healthy way, and aid in emotional regulation. My primary goal is to steer my career in the way of Behavior Intervention, eventually making my way up in the field, as my passion lies within not only helping children academically, but emotionally and mentally as well.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private English Language Arts Instructor
SchoolTutoring Academy
10.2024 - Current
- This role has granted me the opportunity to work one-on-one with a multitude of students from K-12 all around North America, most of whom I instruct virtually. Because of my extensive background in Creative Writing and education in general, I specialize in teaching students everything from the basic concepts of ELA, to advanced writing skills and structures. I take an incredibly individualized approach to my teaching, designing each of my students curriculums specifically for them, catering to their strengths, and unique learning styles.
Early Childhood Educator/Inclusion Support Worker
Bloomsbury Childcare
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Dharma Doula-Owner
Self Employed
05.2019 - 09.2020
Child and Youth Care Worker
Blue Sky Family Care
03.2018 - 03.2019
Early Childhood Educator
New Dimensions Child Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
Youth Worker
First Light Friendship Centre
05.2016 - 08.2016
Education
Early Childhood Education -
College of the North Atlantic
NLCreative Writing Certificate - undefined
Humber College
ONFashion Arts Diploma - undefined
Humber College
ONHigh School Diploma - undefined
Pasadena Academy
NLSkills
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data Collecting & Observation
- Organization & Planning
- Flexibility
- Compassion
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Patience and empathy
Certification
- Certified Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Special Education Needs
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Behavioural & Psychological Disorders
- ADHD in Child Development
- Montessori Teaching - Fundamental Concepts & Principles
Timeline
Private English Language Arts Instructor
SchoolTutoring Academy
10.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator/Inclusion Support Worker
Bloomsbury Childcare
01.2021 - 06.2025
Dharma Doula-Owner
Self Employed
05.2019 - 09.2020
Child and Youth Care Worker
Blue Sky Family Care
03.2018 - 03.2019
Early Childhood Educator
New Dimensions Child Care
01.2017 - 02.2018
Youth Worker
First Light Friendship Centre
05.2016 - 08.2016
Creative Writing Certificate - undefined
Humber College
Fashion Arts Diploma - undefined
Humber College
High School Diploma - undefined
Pasadena Academy
Early Childhood Education -
College of the North Atlantic