Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with an adaptable hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Coach
Little Kickers
05.2022 - Current
Communicated with the supervisor to review and implement training and support plans for coaches
Trained new coaches as set-up, demo and lead coaches to help them understand the interplay of each role
Observed classes and guided lead coaches to strengthen their skills and abilities
Worked from set-up, demo, to lead coach positions to understand the mechanics of each role to currently create a well-informed training session
Reviewed weekly lesson plans with coaches to sharpen leadership skills by delegating tasks to maintain time efficiency and precision of games and classes
Performed correct exercises, skills and conducted game play while integrating literacy, numeracy, autonomy and sportsmanship
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Heritage Green Child Care Inc.
11.2021 - Current
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques
Implemented Jolly Phonics to build confidence to succeed in a preschool and kindergarten classroom setting
Collaborated with Community Living and Ron Joyce to help children with special needs and their Individual Support Plan
Cultivated an assertive leadership through staff training and worked together to establish a multifaceted curriculum
Professional Cleaner
Century Building Maintenance
12.2019 - 11.2021
Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines
Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests
Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures
Cleaned industrial job sites, commercial buildings, apartment buildings and common areas using maximum strength cleaning solutions and equipment
Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols
Registered Early Childhood Educator
PLASP Child Care Services
07.2020 - 07.2021
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments such as learning and incorporating basic Spanish, French and Sign Language
Introduced toddlers to well-being skills to promote autonomy, self-care and self-empowerment
Exercised leadership development by training new staff on weekly curriculum requirements and outputs, administrative tasks and daily well-being duties
Private Party Host
Amazing Adventures Playland
07.2018 - 03.2020
Communicated with clients about guests' party size, packages available, table and seating arrangements, offered catering information and disclosed party rules and regulations prior to and upon booking
Planned parties according to customer specifications
Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes and age groups
Prepared and served food and drinks to guests, meeting hygiene and safety standards
Resolved conflict to maintain fun, positive and safe event environments
Assisted in the organization of holiday events by reaching out to previous clientele to maximize ticket sales and book timeslots at capacity
Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services
Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors
Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies
Program Director
PLASP Child Care Services
12.2016 - 03.2020
Developed the school year kindergarten and school aged program, and holiday programs from the ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles and expectations
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance
Maintained and updated Ministry of Education and documents.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements
Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills
Designated tasks and activities among children to construct a sense of responsibility, community, engagement and build leadership skills
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto
08-2016
Skills
Training facilitation
Program development
Performance management
Team building
Time management
Quality assurance
Staff development
Individualized instruction
Accomplishments
Looking After Your Own Mental Health: A Guide for Educators, ASCY January 2023
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Using Visual Strategies, ASCY November 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Sensory Processing, ASCY November 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Structuring the Environment, ASCY October 2022
Tools for Life, ASCY March 2022
Food & Beverage Management, Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi February 2022
Introductory to Signed English, ASCY January 2022 - March 2022