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Amber Tucker

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness of children.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply ECA & Placement Student

YMCA
GTA, ON
09.2023 - Current
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept children on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Improv Care
GTA, ON
06.2023 - Current
  • Contract position on an as-needed basis.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
  • Organized snacks, meals, and nap hours.

Visual Merchandiser & Order Fulfillment

FGL Sports
Oshawa, ON
05.2013 - Current
  • Created displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other locations.
  • Solved customer challenges by recommending relevant products and services.

Education

ECE Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04-2024

High School Diploma -

G.L. Roberts Collegiate And Vocational Institute
Oshawa, ON
06-2007

Skills

  • knowledge of child development
  • behavior redirection
  • safety awareness
  • knowledge of positive reinforcement methods
  • cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • age-appropriate activities

Affiliations

  • NASC softball - Involved in the local softball community as a player since 1996 and as a coach since 2022.
  • AWSA slopitch - Involved in the local slo pitch community as a player in both league and tournament play. Tournament team member that has played at the National level.

Accomplishments

  • Peer Tutor - Peer tutor at Durham College assisting first year ECE students in their academic journey.
  • KHST certificate - Kids Have Stress Too certificate represents a strong knowledge in stress and emotions identification and management in children.
  • DRP Games - Volunteer with the Durham Region Police at their annual children's games supporting children with exceptionalities and their families.
  • Student Leadership Member - Durham College honor and certificate representing leadership skills and academic achievement.
  • Self-identified Metis and member/participant of the Durham Region Metis Council of which my uncle was a founding member.

Timeline

Supply ECA & Placement Student

YMCA
09.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Improv Care
06.2023 - Current

Visual Merchandiser & Order Fulfillment

FGL Sports
05.2013 - Current

ECE Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Durham College

High School Diploma -

G.L. Roberts Collegiate And Vocational Institute

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