Alessandro Avola
Toronto
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with 13 years of experience and passionate about teaching and supporting young students in setting the foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through a 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. Proven ability to manage individual and group behaviour, model behavior, and cultivate self-esteem. Exceptional knowledge and framework with Inclusive Practices, “How does learning happen?” and the “Elect document”. Experience with children with Diverse Abilities, (Autism Spectrum Disorder) with an Early Childhood Education Diploma from George Brown College and currently enrolled at Seneca College practicing the field of Resource Consultation and Behavioural Strategist.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Central Eglinton Children’s Centre
01.2011 - Current
- Honed cooperative and time management skills by sharing time with the teacher and the Early Childhood Educator in the room.
- Planned inclusive curriculums for all environments under the domains and skills of all children in different Age groups.
- Planned meaningful materials and resources for children with Diverse abilities and Autism (ASD).
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Resource Consultation
Child Development Institute (CDI)
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Advocated for special needs students at school-wide meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and their unique challenges were addressed.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, updates on student progress, and opportunities to participate in classroom activities.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify lessons as needed for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms when appropriate.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Grief Councilor
Gilda’s Club
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with children and colleagues and their specific needs regarding the meaning of grief and the acceptance of grief.
- Planned and articulated well-thought-out activities around the topic of grief.
- Modeled positive behavior with children and adults.
- Motivated others in the workplace by maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Camp Erin
Dr Jays Children Grief Centre
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided camp play opportunities for children ages 5-7
- Planned routines for children with Diverse abilities and Special Needs.
- Provided A safe environment with cabin and cabin buddies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a safe and supportive environment for shared healing experiences.
- Supported grieving clients by providing compassionate and empathetic counseling sessions.
Early Childhood Educator
Regent International Preschool
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Discovered the importance of communication with room partner(s)
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor time
- Supported children in their play-based learning experiences and helped with schoolwork
- Learned the basics, second language (mandarin)
- Planned curriculums for all environments under all domains and skills for kindergarten children and children with special needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering respect and open communication among students and staff.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
George Brown Student, Kindergarten Room
Central Eglinton Children’s Center
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Implemented teacher-directed and open-ended programming in a full-day kindergarten classroom under the Toronto District School Board.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Honed cooperative and time management skills by sharing time with the teacher and the Early Childhood Educator in the room.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
George Brown Student, Infant Room
Casa-Loma Child Care Center
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Implemented spontaneous curricular activities
- Completed daily drop-in charts about infant feeding, sleeping, and changing schedules
- Performed daily room set up and closing duties (laundry, restocking supplies, disinfecting toys, etc.)
- Provided insight into parent-child relationships within the drop-in center at staff meetings.
- Boosted motor skill development with daily physical activities tailored to individual abilities and needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on enhancing knowledge of infant care practices.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting
Seneca College
08.2024
Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
12.2012
High School Diploma -
St. Marcellinus Secondary School
12.2010
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Fine Motor Skills
- Inquiry and Play Based Learning
- Gross Motor Skills
- Behavior Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Special Education
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Awareness
Professional Development
- Child abuse workshop, 11/25/2011
- Full-day learning workshop, 11/11/2011
- Child-care Advocacy Association of Canada, Membership, 11/11/2011
- Steps to building relationships with families and children workshop, 09/15/2013
- How does learning happen? workshop, 08/01/2015
- Professional Development Workshop ECCDC Autism and Special Needs Awareness Program, 01/01/2015
- Emergent curriculum workshop for School-Age and Kindergarten outdoor play, 09/01/2016
- Transforming Challenging Behaviors Workshop, 03/01/2019
- Sexual Abuse Workshop 07/05/2023
Timeline
Resource Consultation
Child Development Institute (CDI)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Grief Councilor
Gilda’s Club
11.2018 - 01.2020
Camp Erin
Dr Jays Children Grief Centre
06.2018 - 07.2018
Early Childhood Educator
Regent International Preschool
05.2012 - 06.2012
George Brown Student, Kindergarten Room
Central Eglinton Children’s Center
04.2011 - 06.2011
George Brown Student, Infant Room
Casa-Loma Child Care Center
01.2011 - 04.2011
Early Childhood Educator
Central Eglinton Children’s Centre
01.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting
Seneca College
Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
St. Marcellinus Secondary School
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