Alyssa Washbourne
Guelph
Summary
I am a Registered Early Childhood Educator with significant experience in early childhood settings. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environments. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving educational goals. Effective communicator with passion for nurturing young minds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Guelph Montessori School
09.2022 - Current
- Utilize Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop children’s full potential and treat each child with respect
- I prepare the work environment everyday with materials suitable for the children’s skill level
- Maintain daily records of individual activities, meals and naps.
- Attend school events
- Toilet train and change diapers
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Halton Hills Child Care Centre
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Program and implement a play-based curriculum
- Keep documentation up to date (made a documentation wall)
- Keep open communication with parents
- Work as part of a team
- Attend staff meeting as required
- First aid and CPR upgraded on a regular basis
- Attend numerous workshops on a regular basis
- Responsible for room decoration and furniture orientation
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Quality First’s “Center Mentor” (assist other classroom in achieving their classroom goals, providing support and resources to achieve those goals)
- Fundraising Committee (come up with ideas, present them and time frame it)
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Learning Tree Childcare
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Program and implement a classroom curriculum daily
- Work with a variety of age groups (6 months - 5 years)
- Keep open communication with parents/guardians
- Responsible for room cleanup (disinfecting toys and general clean up)
- Responsible for room decoration and furniture orientation
- Work as part of a team
- First aid and CPR upgraded on a regular basis
Sales Associate
Real Canadian Superstore
10.2010 - 06.2016
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
- Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
- Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
Teacher Assistant
Halton Hills Child Care Centre
08.2012 - 04.2016
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Program and implement a play-based curriculum
- Keep documentation up to date (made a documentation wall)
- Keep open communication with parents
- Work as part of a team
- Attend staff meeting as required
- First aid and CPR upgraded on a regular basis
- Responsible for room decoration and furniture orientation
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Education
Christ the King Catholic Secondary School
Georgetown, Ontario06.2012
Early Childhood Education
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Toronto, Ontario04.2016
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- First aid, CPR level C and Epipen Administration
- Food handler certified
- Fire extinguisher training
- Co-op placements
- Supervising teacher for co-op students
- ITERS/ECERS environmental rating scales
- Full Day Kindergarten Participation
- Quality First
- How Does Learning Happen?
- Attending a variety of workshops throughout 2012 - Present
- Recent workshops include:
- Loose Parts Play
- Building Minds and Bodies with Blocks
- Child Directed Play and its Essential Role in Child Care
- Blocks Blocks and More Blocks
- Building Capacity through a Coaching Practice
- Communities of practice
- A Journey Towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Guelph Montessori School
09.2022 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Halton Hills Child Care Centre
09.2016 - 08.2022
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Learning Tree Childcare
04.2016 - 09.2016
Teacher Assistant
Halton Hills Child Care Centre
08.2012 - 04.2016
Sales Associate
Real Canadian Superstore
10.2010 - 06.2016
Early Childhood Education
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Christ the King Catholic Secondary School
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