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Alison Cowan

Bowmanville,ON

Summary

Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Child Educator

Dr. Laurissa Silobodian
Courtice
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to meet the needs of the child(ren).
  • Create learning through play philosophy to allow for both educational and creative development.
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child(ren) progress and offer new and interesting play to further develop their skills
  • Utilized creative teaching methods such as storytelling and role-playing activities. A creative play partner and actively engaged with the child(ren) and having fun.
  • Helped children develop self-confidence by providing positive reinforcement when needed.
  • Organize outings for social development and environmental learning
  • Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood learning and exploration.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
  • Provide quality compassionate care and support to the child(ren) and family
  • Monitored child(ren) behavior and maintained discipline.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning.

Childcare Educator

Chief Kelly LaRocca
Port Perry, ON
05.2019 - 08.2023

Family Services Worker

Starfish Developmental Services
Courtice, ON
04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Build a relationship with individuals and their families to promotive positive learning experiences and healthy environments
  • Parent coach individuals with intellectual difficulties and their children for positive and appropriate healthy interactions amongst themselves and their children
  • Teach and model appropriate behaviour management strategies
  • Teach life and organizational skills for daily tasks to be successful with planning, schedules and using community resources
  • Liaise with community services
  • Plan and accompany clients to appointments as needed
  • Assist in planning and implementing goals for individual programs and their families
  • Provide written reports to supervisor daily
  • Educational Assistant (English Grade 11 & 12 & Healthy Babies)
  • Assess students needs and limitations and develop strategies for the student's success for work completion
  • Supporting students who are attending adult education schools with their child
  • Teach and encourage independence and personal growth for both structured and non-structured activities
  • Assist with modified academics, social skills and life skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
05-2021

Early Child Education Diploma (Registered)

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
06-1994

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational and Planning Skills

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Level C
  • Child Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Awareness Certificate
  • EA Autism Institute Series (Kinard)
  • Structured TEACCHing -Individualized Schedules
  • WHMIS
  • High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development
  • CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Affiliations

  • Sunday School Supervisor
  • SCC for 10 years at John M James School
  • Boston Pizza Christmas Dinner program for families in need
  • Developed and Implemented "Bring a Child" Christmas program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

In-Home Child Educator

Dr. Laurissa Silobodian
09.2021 - Current

Childcare Educator

Chief Kelly LaRocca
05.2019 - 08.2023

Family Services Worker

Starfish Developmental Services
04.2016 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Trent University

Early Child Education Diploma (Registered)

Durham College

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