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Alissa Caplin

Listuguj,Quebec

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for guiding and supporting children while creating safe, fun and loving environments to grow and learn in. Experienced in creating curriculum focused on physical, cognitive and emotional development. Passionate in developing healthy relationships with children and their families, and contributing to team success. Motivated to continually learn, grow and excel in Early Childhood Education.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Sweetis
08.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Early Childhood Educator

Muin Ji’j
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Boosted children's overall development skills through learning activities and collaborative games, while following a curriculum that incorporates culture.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Designed and re-organised classroom in a suggestive manner that invites the children to play and utilise the items and spaces. Example: creating centres for dramatic play, circle time corner, art area, etc.
  • Lead circle time.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about children’s progress.
  • Collaborated with team to create a program plan that follows the curriculum, classroom schedules and organisation of important paperwork and documents.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play/trip opportunities into each day's schedule.

Early Childhood Educator

Mawo'Itijig Mijjuaji'g (Child Care Centre)
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Supervised classroom of 9 preschoolers.
  • Learned basics of our Mi'gmaq language with my preschoolers.
  • Eventually learned how to teach and lead our Mi'gmaq classes.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Early Childhood Educator

Mi’gmaq Child Family Services
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted Director in preparing for yearly NB inspection.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children while still following NB curriculum, and created positive and safe classroom environment.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Early Childhood Educator

Little Treasures Daycare
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Supervised classroom of 15 preschoolers.
  • Communicated and collaborated with other multidisciplinary team members to support students.
  • Assessed student achievement through the cyclical process and maintained appropriate documentation for daycare-based and individual reporting purposes.
  • Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Early Childhood Educator

Power Play
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted and supervised 6 toddlers through entire school day.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Aesthetician

Self-Employed
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Delivered safe, therapeutic experiences to leave clients feeling relaxed and refreshed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Aesthetician

La Spa
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Performed treatments and created and maintained records of treatment according to company policy.
  • Informed, answered questions and recommended treatments for clients seeking range of aesthetic services.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Mawo'Itijig Mijjuaji'g Child Care Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviour.
  • Wiped down play areas, toys, tables and other hard surfaces to minimize germ spread
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes

Cashier

Innutrition Supplements
09.2017 - 08.2018


  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Childcare Provider

Self-Employed
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Provided childcare services for friends and family.

Cashier

Walmart
10.2012 - 08.2013
  • Provided friendly customer service

Education

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB
06.2021

Diploma - Medical Aesthetics

L'institut Jon Raymond
Moncton, NB
06.2019

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Patient
  • Energetic
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Empathetic
  • Effective communication
  • Creative
  • Observant
  • First Aid/CPR

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Cashier

Sweetis
08.2024 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Muin Ji’j
05.2024 - 09.2024

Early Childhood Educator

Mawo'Itijig Mijjuaji'g (Child Care Centre)
01.2023 - 07.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Mi’gmaq Child Family Services
11.2022 - 12.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Little Treasures Daycare
11.2021 - 08.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Power Play
07.2021 - 09.2021

Aesthetician

Self-Employed
12.2019 - 10.2020

Aesthetician

La Spa
09.2019 - 11.2019

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Mawo'Itijig Mijjuaji'g Child Care Center
06.2018 - 08.2018

Cashier

Innutrition Supplements
09.2017 - 08.2018

Childcare Provider

Self-Employed
09.2014 - 08.2017

Cashier

Walmart
10.2012 - 08.2013

Certificate - Early Childhood Education

New Brunswick Community College

Diploma - Medical Aesthetics

L'institut Jon Raymond
Alissa Caplin