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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECE for CNC Program
Durham Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a structured and calm classroom atmosphere conducive to learning for students with autism spectrum disorders.
Provided ongoing feedback to parents regarding their child's progress, collaborating on strategies for success both at school and at home.
Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting respect, empathy, and collaboration among all students regardless of ability level or background.
Implemented English oriented activities to encourage second language learning in the classroom while respecting and identifying the various cultures of families within the program.
RECE
The Learning Jungle
09.2022 - 08.2023
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage a classroom of 22 children and promote learning based off of the HDLH and ELECT documents.
Observed and documented children’s progress to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Worked collaboratively with culturally diverse students, embracing and respecting their unique backgrounds and perspectives.
Provided support and guidance to students with varying mental abilities, promoting inclusive learning environments and working directly with ELI and speech and language consultants.
Developed and implemented behaviour management plans.
Established positive relationships with students, families and co-workers.
Verified daily care of children by following licensing guidelines and implementing company standards.
Provided daily reports and photographs to parents of each child every day using the iBlum app.
Retail Sales Associate
FG Bradley’s Fun and Games
01.2015 - 05.2022
Able to explain and recommend a wide variety of tabletop games that are not only developmentally appropriate for each age group but also facilitate and encourage growth in different areas of development such as fine motor skills, mathematical skills, language development, social interactions, problem solving and creative thinking.
Proven track record exceeding sales goals and customer satisfaction ratings.
Operated cash register, capably transacting sales, returns, refunds and exchanges.
Maintained clean and orderly store throughout work shift.
Able to advocate and support accessibility requirements as well as cultural diversity in every workplace setting.
Child Activities Coordinator
Plan Ahead Event Management
01.2007 - 12.2020
Organized, coordinated and deployed child-centered events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
Managed event logistics and operations focusing on groups of over ten children aged seven to twelve.
Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts intended to coincide with the theme of the main event while providing supervision, entertainment and learning opportunities for children.
Private Childcare Provider
The Wright Family, The Hagan Family, The Chan Family
01.2013 - 01.2019
Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects including French.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Monitored behavior of up to four children at a time between 2 and 14 years of age.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Child Development -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
08.2021
Skills
Early Childhood Development
Parent Relationships
Imaginative Play-Based Learning
Communication and Cooperation
Planning and Leading Activities
Positive Attitude and Energetic
Cultural Awareness
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Certification
Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing- 2023
Certified Standard First Aid CPR/AE Training, Canadian Red Cross- 2022-2024
Current Vulnerable Sector Background Check - June 2022
Ontario Food Safety Handlers Certificate - 2022
Certificate of Positive Early Childhood Education, Positive Early Childhood Education Program - 2021
Reaching In, Reaching Out (RIRO) Resilience Certified - 2020
WHIMIS Certificate - 2022
Health and Safety Awareness Certificate - 2022
Human Rights and Accessability Training Certificate - 2022
Anaphylaxis training- 2023
Timeline
ECE for CNC Program
Durham Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current
RECE
The Learning Jungle
09.2022 - 08.2023
Retail Sales Associate
FG Bradley’s Fun and Games
01.2015 - 05.2022
Private Childcare Provider
The Wright Family, The Hagan Family, The Chan Family
01.2013 - 01.2019
Child Activities Coordinator
Plan Ahead Event Management
01.2007 - 12.2020
Honours Bachelor of Child Development -
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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