Alyssa Vanderniet
London,ON
Summary
Registered Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of vast experience in different settings.
Committed to the safety, growth and well-being which supports the unique developmental needs of each individual child. Skilled in creating and implementing age appropriate learning opportunities which align with the four frames to foster belonging, engagement, well-being and expression as well as play-based learning. Inclusive and adaptable.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Designate Registered Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
01.2011 - Current
- Plan and deliver a developmentally appropriate and engaging play-based, hands-on inclusive curriculum
- Observe, monitor and assess the development of each child in collaboration with the Kindergarten teacher
- Promote and maintain a healthy, inclusive, physical, social and emotional learning environment which fosters the learning and development of each child
- Open communication with parents and guardians to discuss and ensure all of the childs individual needs are being addressed and met
- Adapt pedological plans to accommodate various learning styles and needs in integrative, reflective, inquiry-based learning
- Work with and along-side community partners such as, CAS, All Kids Belong, Vanier
Early Childhood Educator
Pond Mills Children's Centre
London, Ontario
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Implement child focused activities
- Act as a facilitator to plan and carryout emergent curriculum based projects
- Work to promote effective daily communication with parents
- Work together with the toddler teachers to be an efficient team
- Mentor students
- Plan weekly program plans and daily reports
- Work alongside community partners CAS, AKB.
Early Childhood Educator
Kidworks YMCA
London, Ontario
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Worked to promote effective daily communication with parents about children's accomplishments and needs
- Provided responsive care giving to preschool children with diverse temperaments and at various developmental levels
- Effectively planned daily and weekly program plans and routines with other preschool staff
- Filled out weekly and semi annual anecdotal reports on children
- Initiated innovative activity ideas with children
- Worked alongside and with therapists and All Kids Belong.
Suite Hostess
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium c/o Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.
Kitchener, Ontario
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Served customers promptly and accurately in a fast paced environment.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area.
- Checked identification of customers prior to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels throughout their meal experience.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversation with guests.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
Secretary
Grace Motors
Delaware, Ontario
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Input invoices accurately
- Organized drivers schedules
- Prepared customs documents and applications for registration
- Notified customs / border officials of forthcoming imports
- Faxed, filed and sorted paperwork quickly and efficiently
- Answered and directed calls on a multi-line phone system.
Packager
Parmalat Dairy And Bakery Inc., Bakery Division
Cambridge, Ontario
2001 - 2001
- Worked proficiently on fast paced assembly line
- Maintained a safe and clean environment.
- Reported any discrepancies or issues related to the packaging process immediately to supervisors.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing packing tasks.
- Assembled boxes, containers and other packaging materials according to specifications.
- Inspected all packaged items for quality assurance purposes.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
Retail Customer Sales Associate
Nutrition House
London
1999 - 1999
- Provided customer service and assistance to customers in locating products and making purchasing decisions.
- Assisted with the setup, stocking, and maintenance of merchandise displays in accordance with company standards.
- Operated cash register to process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe store environment for customers.
- Greeted customers warmly upon entering the store and offered them assistance as needed.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to established guidelines.
- Addressed customer inquiries promptly and professionally both in-person and over the phone.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting cash drawers, balancing receipts.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure items are stocked appropriately throughout the store.
- Resolved customer complaints courteously and professionally while maintaining company policies and procedures.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when handling merchandise or operating equipment.
- Utilized product knowledge to inform customers about product features, pricing options.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent customer service.
- Followed policies and procedures to meet or exceed established performance requirements.
Education
Early Childhood Education diploma -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON01.2003
Skills
- Exceptional time management skills
- Assertive and dependable
- Responsible, motivated and goal-oriented
- Attention to detail
- Elite problem-solving
- Leadership skills
References
- Theresa English, Program Coordinator, Pond Mills Childrens Centre, London Children's Connection, 519-682-0121
- Sara Bouzied, Early Childhood Educator, Kidworks, YMCA, 519-520-1847
Timeline
Designate Registered Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
01.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Pond Mills Children's Centre
01.2009 - 01.2010
Early Childhood Educator
Kidworks YMCA
01.2004 - 01.2009
Suite Hostess
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium c/o Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Secretary
Grace Motors
01.1999 - 01.2001
Packager
Parmalat Dairy And Bakery Inc., Bakery Division
2001 - 2001
Retail Customer Sales Associate
Nutrition House
1999 - 1999
Early Childhood Education diploma -
Conestoga College
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