Aleka Norris
Brentwood Bay,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with strong multitasking, listening, and positive attitude skills. Committed to fostering children's independence and creating nurturing learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Tsawout First Nation
Central Saanich, British Columbia
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Supported children during transitions to foster independence and self-regulation.
- Created a safe, nurturing space encouraging exploration and creativity in learning.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
ECEA
TEAM ChildCare
Saanichton
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted students individually or in groups with activities.
- Encouraged exploration and free play to help younger students learn.
- Clean and sanitize classroom areas every day to provide the children with safe spaces to play.
- Used storytelling, crafts, and other activities to educate children about foundational concepts.
- Organized and labeled materials, and displayed students' work.
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Coordinated snacks, meals, nap times, and bathroom activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to cultivate inclusive and welcoming classrooms.
Housekeeping, Room Attendant
Parkside Hotel
Victoria
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas
- Vacuuming, mopping, removing garbage, dusting, washing dishes, replacing linen and towels.
Homemaker
Tsartlip First Nation
Brentwood Bay
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed basic housekeeping for clients such as removing garbage, changing linen, sanitizing the home to keep it clean and safe.
- Performed Housekeeping tasks to keep clients home clean and organized
Summer camp student worker
Halalt First Nation
Chemainus
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared, assembled, and cleaned up activity supplies to organize and monitor recreation and learning activities.
- Submitted attendance records, observation records, as well as incident and injury reports as needed
- Kept recreational facilities clean, organized and ready for use
Education
Early Childhood Educator - Infant And Toddler -
Camosun College
Victoria06-2024
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate -
Camosun College
Victoria07.2021
Highschool Diploma -
Stelly's Secondary School
Brentwood Bay06.2020
Skills
- Listening skills
- Positive attitude and behavior
- Sense of responsibility
- Motivation
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Planning
- Collaboration
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
References
- Lisa Armour, (250) 217-7480
- Mary Burgaretta, (778) 886-0802
Awards Certificates
- WSB Achievement Award, 06/01/16
- Elliott Perseverance Award, 06/01/2020
- Dean's List Honouree, 2023 Winter term
- Emergency Childcare First Aid with CPR Level C, 2026
- Food Safe Level 1, 2029
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Tsawout First Nation
10.2023 - Current
ECEA
TEAM ChildCare
08.2021 - 08.2023
Housekeeping, Room Attendant
Parkside Hotel
07.2021 - 08.2021
Homemaker
Tsartlip First Nation
12.2020 - 02.2021
Summer camp student worker
Halalt First Nation
07.2018 - 08.2018
Early Childhood Educator - Infant And Toddler -
Camosun College
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate -
Camosun College
Highschool Diploma -
Stelly's Secondary School