Allison Boxshall
Summary
Attentive Early Childhood Educator effective in implementing a play-based curriculum centred on the children's interests and developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of the children. Certified in Circle of Security behaviour management training. Experience being a mentor to other adults in the childcare field. Enthusiastic about working to implement the latest trends in childcare. Always keeping a breast of new developments in the Early Childhood field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator II
Springfield Learning Centres Inc.
10.2020 - Current
- Group Leader for Little Explorers
- Implemented developmentally appropriate play based activities for children.
- Coordinate transitions of children coming in and leaving the group as they come in conjunction with other teachers.
- Assist with Assistant Director duties such as attendance and daily counts when Assistant Director away.
- Provide monthly reports.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Assist with mentoring new educators, providing guidance and feedback.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Early Childhood Educator II
Prairie Nature Children's Centre
12.2013 - 09.2020
- Work in a team setting to accomplish daily tasks.
- Responsible for closing and opening duties.
- Tasked with assigning cleaning duties, curriculum rotations and bathroom schedules.
- Help staff understand technology and how to use effectively.
- Trained staff on how to do learning stories simply and effectively.
- Prepare and come up with various activities for children throughout the day based on emergent curriculum practices
- Nature based philosophy
- Participated in trainings, conferences, and other courses of professional growth.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play.
Recreation Director
Winnipeg River Recreation District
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained accurate records of program participation, facility usage, financial data, and incident reports for proper documentation purposes.
- Secured grant funding for special projects or initiatives to enhance community recreational opportunities further.
- Collaborated with local organizations to create partnerships that benefited the community through shared resources and events.
- Managed budget effectively, allocating resources to maximize the impact of recreational activities and events.
- Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Process accounts payable and receivable.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
Education
Early Childhood Program Management - Early Childhood Program Management
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB06.2025
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Red River Polytech
Winnipeg, Canada02.2018
Bachelor of Recreation Management And Comm Develop - Recreation Management And Community Development
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Canada12.2007
Skills
- Literate in Technology specific to childcare
- Wunder-Led Approach Certified Educator Internationally (Child Development, Wonder Pedagogy and Self Development)
- Wunder-Led Approach Mentor
- Focus on connecting children with the natural environment and increasing outdoor play experiences
- Play-Based Curriculum and Risky Play Specialist
- Currently completing Early Childhood Education III diploma
- Team focused
- Two-way communication with parents
Accomplishments
- Was a mentor for 2 years in the Wunder-Led Certification Program mentoring educators from around the world in Child Development, Wonder Pedagogy and Self Development.
- Current member of the Manitoba Child Care Association (MCCA) Annual Conference Planning Committee.
- Received consistently positive feedback from parents.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator II
Springfield Learning Centres Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Educator II
Prairie Nature Children's Centre
12.2013 - 09.2020
Recreation Director
Winnipeg River Recreation District
01.2012 - 09.2013
Early Childhood Program Management - Early Childhood Program Management
Assiniboine Community College
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Red River Polytech
Bachelor of Recreation Management And Comm Develop - Recreation Management And Community Development
University of Manitoba
Similar Profiles
Jillian BoyerJillian Boyer
Teacher's Assistant at U-GRO Learning Centres Inc.Teacher's Assistant at U-GRO Learning Centres Inc.
Ildiko MihalyIldiko Mihaly
Extended Pre K Supervisor at Creative Kids Learning CentresExtended Pre K Supervisor at Creative Kids Learning Centres
Kirsten PerrelliKirsten Perrelli
Assistant Teacher at U-GRO Learning Centres Inc.Assistant Teacher at U-GRO Learning Centres Inc.
Alana JohnsonAlana Johnson
Early Childhood Educator II at Kinder Korner Early Learning CentreEarly Childhood Educator II at Kinder Korner Early Learning Centre
MIKAYLA CARTERMIKAYLA CARTER
Early Childhood Educator II at Poplar Avenue Kids CareEarly Childhood Educator II at Poplar Avenue Kids Care