OLUWATOSIN ESTHER OLANREWAJU
Etobicoke
Summary
Skilled childcare professional with experience fostering safe and nurturing environment for young learners. Strong focus on teamwork, flexibility, and achieving positive developmental outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in creative play, educational activities, and effective communication with both children and parents. Known for patience, empathy, and proactive approach to supporting growth and well-being of each child.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Tamar Preparatory School
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning and development.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
- Organized engaging activities that promoted physical, creative, and intellectual exploration for preschoolers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Assisted children with special needs by providing tailored support and accommodations, ensuring inclusive learning environment.
- Supported children's emotional development by providing comforting presence and listening to their concerns.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Classroom Teacher
Laurel – Edge School 2016 - 2018
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Class Teacher
Lifelamp Montessori School
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Worked closely with support staff, coordinating efforts to address the unique needs of students receiving special education services or interventions.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Class Teacher
Future Password Nursery & Primary School
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed student performance and provided timely feedback for improvement.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance student learning.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Primary Class Teacher
Holy Field Nursery & Primary School
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, ensuring accurate reporting to parents during conferences and in report cards.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Alpha Career College
Toronto, ON05.2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Child development
- Outdoor play supervision
- Activities planning
- Safety monitoring
- Professionalism and ethics
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Early childhood development
- Activity planning
- Care planning
- Classroom organization
- Special needs support
- Age-appropriate activities
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Health and safety
- CPR training
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certified Alison 2024
- First Aid & CPR certified Level C 2024
- Mask Fittings 2024
- WHIMS Ontario 2024
- AODA Ontario Certificate in caregiving 2024
- Diploma in Caregiving Alison 2022
- Certificate in care giving- Dementia care Alison 2022
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Tamar Preparatory School
09.2018 - 12.2021
Classroom Teacher
Laurel – Edge School 2016 - 2018
09.2016 - 07.2018
Class Teacher
Lifelamp Montessori School
09.2012 - 07.2015
Class Teacher
Future Password Nursery & Primary School
09.2009 - 07.2012
Primary Class Teacher
Holy Field Nursery & Primary School
09.2006 - 07.2009
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Alpha Career College
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