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Amanda Nauss

Whynotts Settlement ,NS

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated ECE directly in the field for over 12 years. Level Two Early childhood educator. Currently taking Child and Youth Study at the mount. Fully trained and coached on Pyramid model.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Bridgewater Daycare
08.2017 - Current
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
  • Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
  • Utilized research-based instructional strategies to promote critical thinking skills in young learners.
  • Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.

Early Childhood Educator

Kids & Company
07.2013 - 08.2017

Education

Bachelor - Child And Youth

MSVU
Halifax, NS

Level 2 ECE - Early Childhood Education

NSCECE
Halifax, NS
07.2021

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Sensory Activities
  • Maintaining safety
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Arts and crafts
  • Storytelling Techniques
  • Self-Esteem Boosting
  • Goal Setting
  • Special needs education
  • Problem-Solving
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Relationship Building
  • Child Development
  • Emotional Support and Development
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Bridgewater Daycare
08.2017 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Kids & Company
07.2013 - 08.2017

Bachelor - Child And Youth

MSVU

Level 2 ECE - Early Childhood Education

NSCECE
Amanda Nauss