Angelina Burmaster
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Experienced in building positive rapport with families. Strong facilitator, excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Pedagogical Lead
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
09.2012 - Current
- Mentor and support educators, through individual and team meetings, side by side mentoring in program, and goal setting meetings.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Work alongside families, educators and community partners to create Individualized Support Plans to meet children's needs.
- Facilitate professional learning experiences and staff meetings.
- Collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance, following the How Does Learning Happen? document, Child Care and Early Years Act and the Reggio Emilia approach.
- Support educators to effectively implement the cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices.
- Work in partnership with Operational Lead to oversee the day to day operations of the centre and create a positive, inclusive environment.
Assistant Manager/Server
The Egg And I Restaurants
04.1988 - 07.2012
- Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
- Managed staff schedules and payroll.
- Proactively communicated with servers to coordinate workflows and monitor service during busy shifts.
- Handled guest complaints in a positive way.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON10.2018
Broadcast Journalism
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON04.1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Listening
Accomplishments
Co-chair of HWCCCC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. Responsible for setting meeting agenda, facilitating meetings to stay on track, support growth of established committee goals for implementing change within the organization to ensure a safe space for all.
Tools for Life Trainer. Created and facilitated Tools for Life training for HWCCCC employees, ensuring content kept in line with organizational vision and values. Supported educators to implement the social-emotional program within their learning environments.
Additional Information
Reggio Emilia Study Group - March 2023
Participated in a week long Study Group in Italy to study the Reggio Emilia Approach.
Timeline
Pedagogical Lead
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
09.2012 - Current
Assistant Manager/Server
The Egg And I Restaurants
04.1988 - 07.2012
Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Broadcast Journalism
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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