Amanda Brown
Beaverton,ON
Summary
Registered Early Childhood Educator with almost 20 years of experience at the YMCA. Team player, flexible and reliable.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ymca go greater Toronto
Uxbridge, Ontario
06.2012 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood settings.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Evaluated children's progress through observations and assessments to tailor learning experiences.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for children.
- Guided classroom management strategies to foster positive behavior among students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
- Modified curriculum to meet the developmental needs of the children in care.
- Organized and supervised playtime activities, such as outdoor games, arts and crafts, music, reading stories and educational activities.
- Observed each child's behaviour on a daily basis to ensure safety regulations are met.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem by providing praise when appropriate.
- Developed lesson plans and implemented them according to individual needs of each child.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging activities for young learners.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss the progress of each child.
- Monitored the development of children's physical, cognitive, language, emotional and social skills.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Created a warm atmosphere through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created a warm atmosphere through the use of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within classroom setting by sanitizing toys and materials regularly.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant legislation including health and safety regulations.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of greater toronto
Uxbridge, Ontario
01.2007 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood settings.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Durham College
Oshawa 09.2002 - 06.2004
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson plan creation
- Child development
- Observational assessment
- Observation and documentation
- Safety compliance
- Maintaining safety
- First aid and CPR
- Outdoor play supervision
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Parent engagement
- Family engagement
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ymca go greater Toronto
06.2012 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of greater toronto
01.2007 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Durham College
09.2002 - 06.2004