Samantha Singh
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Attentive and creative Early Childhood Resource Consultant passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, cognitive, language and physical skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate strategies and experienced by providing nurturing and inclusive environments to learning. Highly skilled in interacting with families and providing community resources and strategies for children with extra support needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Consultant
Macaulay Centres for Children
Toronto, Ontario
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated professional development workshops related to early childhood best practices.
- Developed and implemented goals and strategies for children with extra support needs.
- Collaborated with educators, parents, and other professionals to ensure that each child's needs were met.
- Supported educators with creating a high quality, welcoming and inclusive program
EarlyON Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Centre
Scarborough, ON
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Planning and implementing a high quality program for children and families to participate in
- Completed screening tools with families to identify participant needs.
- Provided feedback on progress to parents and guardians of participants.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure successful program delivery.
- Established positive relationships with community partners to expand programming opportunities.
- Finding resources and sharing strategies to support children who needed extra support
- Provided support for programs such as Reading Partnership, Let's Get Started, Check it Out
Field Placement Student
Lumenus
Scarborough, ON
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborating with program staff to develop and carry out strategies that support children and families
- Deliver training to support learning around inclusive practices
- Supports programs to build inclusive environments; Build relationship with families and program staff
- Assisting with individual, program and training consultations
- Maintain confidentiality
Field Placement Student
Chief Dan George Public School
Scarborough, ON
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted children in the development of social, communication, and problem-solving skills; Prepared meals, snacks, and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions; Observed children's interest and needs
Field Placement Student
Berner Trail Junior Public School
Scarborough, ON
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Built program plans for children to support growth, development and interest; Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing an inclusive environment; Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and problems; Collaborated with teacher and RECE
Behavior Specialist
YMCA of Toronto
Scarborough, ON
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Plan, organize and lead activities for children; Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, and emergencies; Observe children's participation in activities and provide strategies to Counselors to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for the children; Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Program Staff
After School, East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club
Scarborough, ON
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted children with school work support; Design and implement weekly schedules, activities, and programming for a group; Researched, organized, and lead small and large group activities; Ensure safety and supervision of children
Education
Diploma Certificate - Early Childhood Resource Consultant Post
Centennial College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Centennial College
High School Diploma -
Saint Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Responsible, dependable, and honest
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Superior organizational skills and time management
- Great attitude and enthusiasm
Certification
- Standard First Aid CPR-C
- High FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate
Timeline
Resource Consultant
Macaulay Centres for Children
04.2024 - Current
EarlyON Program Facilitator
Malvern Family Resource Centre
09.2022 - 03.2024
Field Placement Student
Lumenus
07.2022 - 08.2022
Field Placement Student
Chief Dan George Public School
01.2019 - 03.2019
Field Placement Student
Berner Trail Junior Public School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Behavior Specialist
YMCA of Toronto
04.2017 - 08.2017
Program Staff
After School, East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club
10.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma Certificate - Early Childhood Resource Consultant Post
Centennial College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Centennial College
High School Diploma -
Saint Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
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