Angelina Burmaster
Hamilton,ON
Summary
A passionate and dedicated early years professional with experience in providing children with play based learning experiences. Proved ability to create stimulating childcare settings, utilizing creative methods to nurture and engage children. Adept in collaborating with other educators and families to develop positive relationships to support physical. social, and emotional development.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual DECE
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Hamilton
04.2024 - Current
- LTO - Dr. J. Edgar Davey, May-June 2024
- Implemented appropriate strategies to support children's social-emotional development
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Organized and led activities to support children's development keeping in line with The Kindergarten Document
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, families, and teaching staff.
Pedagogical Lead
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
Hamilton
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Mentored and supported educators, through individual and team meetings, side by side mentoring in program, and goal setting meetings
- Built strong relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners through positive attitude and attentive response
- Worked alongside families, educators, and community partners to create Individualized Support Plans to meet children's needs
- Facilitated professional learning experiences and staff meetings
- Collaborated with educators and provided curriculum direction and guidance, following How Does Learning Happen? document, Child Care and Early Years Act and Reggio Emilia Approach
- Supported educators to effectively implement cycle of planning to enhance programs and practices
- Worked in partnership with Operational Lead to oversee day to day operations of centre and create positive, inclusive environment
Program Coordinator
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
Hamilton
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored 10 Before and After School Programs
- Present for all Ministry of Education Licensing visits
- Mentored Program Leads and Educators
- Worked alongside community partners to ensure success of all children within programs
Program Lead
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
Hamilton
09.2012 - 10.2018
- Onsite Supervisor of Before and After School Program
- Maintained all Ministry of Education protocols and present for all Ministry licensing visits
- Completed registration of new families
- Completed monthly invoicing for families
- Mentored educators onsite
- Created programming based upon ELECT and How Does Learning Happen? documents
- Worked closely alongside both DECE and teacher in shared classroom space to provide seamless day programming to kindergarten group
- Maintained positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and community partners
Assistant Manager/Server
The Egg and I Restaurant
Hamilton
04.1988 - 08.2012
- 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
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON10-2018
Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON05-1994
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Co-chair of HWCCCC Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. Responsible for setting meeting agendas, 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 learning 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
Casual DECE
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
04.2024 - Current
Pedagogical Lead
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
09.2019 - 03.2024
Program Coordinator
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
10.2018 - 09.2019
Program Lead
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Centres
09.2012 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager/Server
The Egg and I Restaurant
04.1988 - 08.2012
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Diploma - Broadcast Journalism
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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