Experienced Registered Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting the foundation for life-long success. Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of young children within an inclusive classroom environment. Offering 20 years of experience with a passion for building a strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designated Early Childhood Educator
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Hamilton, ON
08.2012 - Current
Collaborated with classroom teacher to implement the kindergarten curriculum within a Catholic school setting.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Observed children to identify individuals needing additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
Mentored new educators and college students by guiding effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
Assisted in developing the guide for implementing the new report card format for HWCDSB kindergarten educators.
Childcare Program Supervisor
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres Inc
Hamilton, ON
06.2004 - 06.2012
Oversaw staff training and development programs, ensuring employees were equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles.
Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
Evaluated program performance regularly, using data-driven insights to inform future decision-making processes.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics
Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high standards in service delivery across all programs under supervision.
Developed strong relationships with community partners to secure resources and support for various programs.
Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Upheld strict compliance with ministry regulations governing the program's activities, ensuring all operations ran efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree - Educational Studies
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON
06-2025
Early Childhood Education Diploma, Honours
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
05-2004
Skills
Inquiry-based learning
Pedagogical Documentation
Special needs education
Parent-teacher communication
Problem-solving
Classroom management
Early childhood education specialist
Curriculum planning
Accomplishments
Collaborated with a team of educators in developing the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board's Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Kindergarten Guide for Educators.
Field Placement Mentor for Early Childhood Education students from Mohawk and Fanshawe College
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
Functional Behavioural Assessments (FBA) Sonderly-Geneva Centre for Autism February 2024
ABA for Educators Level 2, Sonderly-Geneva Centre for Austim, February 2024
ABA for Educators Level 1, Sonderly-Geneva Centre for Autism, February 2021
Behaviour Management System (BMS) Certified
Timeline
Designated Early Childhood Educator
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
08.2012 - Current
Childcare Program Supervisor
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres Inc
06.2004 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree - Educational Studies
Designated Early Childhood Educator at Hamilton-Wentworth District School BoardDesignated Early Childhood Educator at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board