Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for educating and supporting young children and their families in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Mount Royal Early Learning Centre
09.2014 - Current
Enhanced children's learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
Encouraged children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Collaborated with colleagues on Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework Curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the centre
Coordinated extracurricular activities such as field trips and community service projects to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective educating approaches and classroom management techniques.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
Partnered with local organizations to bring in guest speakers or arrange field trips that enriched children's understanding of the world around them.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
06.2015
Skills
Classroom Management
Curriculum Implementing
Parent-Teacher Communication
Documentation and Record Keeping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum course delivered by MacEwan University, Alberta, 2020
Supporting Curriculum Practice, Alberta, 2023
Standard Child Care First Aid with B-CPR/AED, Alberta, 2023
Nominated Supervisor at KidCademy Early Learning Centre/PlayPatch Early Learning CentreNominated Supervisor at KidCademy Early Learning Centre/PlayPatch Early Learning Centre