Abigail Dingee
Halifax
Summary
Experienced Assistant Director of Bedford Academy Daycare with a strong background in developing programming to foster child and youth-led interactions. Known for employing holistic and intersectional approaches to promote inclusivity within the environment. Skilled in effective communication and building partnerships with families, children, and community resources. Highly organized, proficient in Microsoft 365, ensuring smooth operations and efficient management of administrative tasks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Bedford Academy Daycare
08.2024 - Current
- Codirect a small group of influential early childhood educators in daily interactions, activities, and admin duties
- Develop age-flexible, emergent programming through child-led experiences to provide quality education including early year language learning
- Nurture positive interactions for children, youth and families with an outcome of building authentic socio-emotional relationships
- Effective incorporation of the Nova Scotia Quality Matters Childcare initiative
Youth Worker
Power House Youth Centre
12.2022 - Current
- Administrative duties, leading the flow of programs, drop-in, behaviours, and community partnerships
- Responsible for basic care needs for youth drop-ins, connect youth to community aids and inclusion resources
- Trainer and confidant of colleagues, new hires, and university practicum students
- Created resource binders for youth and staff
- Spear-headed multiple clothing donation drives, centered around accessible and gender-affirming garments
Seasonal Sales Associate
Mastermind Toys
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Personal customer service in play expertise, individualized age and behaviour appropriate selection of educational interactions and activities
- Cash handling, stock organization, replenishment and merchandising
Behaviour Interventionist
VIVA Therapeutic Services
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Develop and implement child-led, interest and play-based programming
- Working with children to develop a means of communicating needs and wants effectively
- Working with families on intervention plans to guide behaviour for positive social interactions
- Effective and consistent communication with team leaders
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Various jobs between childcare provider, Swim Instructor, and Store Lead at Aerie
Education
Master of Arts - Child And Youth Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax05.2023
High School Diploma -
Harrison Trimble High School
Moncton, NB06-2019
Skills
- Effective communicator in partnership with families, children and community resources
- Staff management
- Consulting
- Staff training and student support
- Active listener
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviors, 2024.
- Asist: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 2024.
- WHMIS, 2024.
- Food Handler Certification, 2024.
- Workplace Safety, 2024.
- Mental Health First Aid, 2023.
- First Aid / CPR C, 2023.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 2nd Edition, 2023.
- An Intercultural Approach to Gender-Based Violence with Newcomer Communities Training, 2023.
- ASD and Behavioural Interventions, Supporting Preschool Personnel Certificate, 2022.
- TCPS 2: CORE 2022.
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Youth Development Programs
- Curling
- Swimming
Timeline
Assistant Director
Bedford Academy Daycare
08.2024 - Current
Youth Worker
Power House Youth Centre
12.2022 - Current
Behaviour Interventionist
VIVA Therapeutic Services
06.2022 - 08.2022
Seasonal Sales Associate
Mastermind Toys
11.2019 - 04.2024
01.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Child And Youth Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
High School Diploma -
Harrison Trimble High School
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