Andrea Ewing
Chester
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Primary Support
SSRCE
Chester
05.2024 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Worked with Lead ECE and other supports to do daily tasks
Teacher's Assistant
Chester Area Middle School
Chester
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Worked 2-1 with ASD student in the Learning Centre
- Used appropriate behaviour management systems for student success in the classroom
Early Childhood Educator
Chester And Area Family Resource Centre
Chester
05.2015 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Planned field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Nova Scotia Community College
Bridgewater, NS08-2023
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Behaviour Management
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Level 2 ECE
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- OH&S
- Child Abuse Check
- WHIMIS
- Emergency First Aid with CPR and AED
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
ASD and Behavioural Interventions
References
- Amanda Asprey, Pre Primary Lead ECE Chester District School 902-277-1221
Elijah Bond, Learning Centre Chester Area Middle School. 902-298-5008
Jane Calway, Autsim Nova Scotia
902-523-2207
Timeline
Pre-Primary Support
SSRCE
05.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Chester Area Middle School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Chester And Area Family Resource Centre
05.2015 - 09.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Nova Scotia Community College