Afaf Koya
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Caring, energetic, and dependable childcare professional with extensive experience working with children in daycare, camp, and after-school settings. Strong background in child supervision, safety, inclusive programming, and developmental support. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a focus on rehabilitation, bringing a compassionate and developmentally informed approach to childcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Daycare Attendant
Kids Crunch
Cambridge, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
- Supervise children and ensure safety and well-being
- Support daily routines including playtime
- Create a positive and nurturing environment
OT assistant
Collaborative Approach Therapy Placement
Cambridge, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted and observed child-focused therapy sessions.
Fine Motor And Gross Motor Camp Attendant
KidsAbility
Cambridge, Ontario
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Supported children with fine and gross motor skill development
- Assisted occupational therapist in sessions.
Senior leader for after school program
Kinbridge Community Association
Cambridge, ON
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised children in after-school programs
- Provided snacks and led activities.
Inclusion Leader
City of Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned inclusive camp programming
- Ensured safety for participants
- Provided 1:1 - 1:3 support for children with special needs
Camp Leader
Allison Neighborhood Community Center
Cambridge, Ontario
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led camp activities and ensured safety
- Encouraged participation and teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities
McMaster University
Hamilton, OntarioSkills
- Child supervision
- Therapeutic support
- Communication skills
- Structured activity planning
- Inclusion strategies
- Program development
- Activity planning
- Communication
- Teamwork
Certification
High Five - Principles Of Healthy Child Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fine Motor And Gross Motor Camp Attendant
KidsAbility
06.2025 - 09.2025
Daycare Attendant
Kids Crunch
06.2024 - Current
OT assistant
Collaborative Approach Therapy Placement
06.2024 - Current
Senior leader for after school program
Kinbridge Community Association
09.2023 - 06.2024
Inclusion Leader
City of Cambridge
06.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Leader
Allison Neighborhood Community Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities
McMaster University