AnjolaOluwa Wickliffe
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a track record of improving children's learning experiences through tailored program planning and active family engagement. Skilled in facilitating conflict resolution and promoting social skills, fostering a collaborative environment that supports child development and well-being. Proven ability to manage operations and enhance team effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
BrightPath Kids Corp.
, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Guided children’s physical, social, emotional, and mental development (ages 18 months to 35 months) through tailored program plans, execution, and documentation of learning outcomes.
- Grow children’s trust in me by being responsive to their needs and interacting with them at their level.
- Overcome children’s conflicts by being responsive through communication, role modelling, redirection and providing alternatives.
- Build relationships with families by engaging parents in children’s learning (amongst others) at the Centre.
- Updated parents on children’s activities, progress, and needs during regular check-ins and Parent-Teacher meetings to foster open communication.
- Planned and executed social hangouts for parents, children, and educators to strengthen relationships and create supportive environments for children and educators' wellbeing.
- Implement training within the organization.
Assistant Centre Director
BrightPath Kids Corp.
, Canada
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assumed the role of the center director in their absence.
- Supervised and supported staff to enhance team effectiveness and morale.
- Collaborated with center director on daily administrative tasks and family communications to ensure smooth operations.
- Created and coordinated staff schedules.
- Assisted in curriculum implementation and provided childcare support to foster a positive learning environment.
- Utilized DayCare Works (DCW), ADP, HiMama/Lillio, and Access Online to manage daily operations.
Level 2 Early Childhood Educator
Tots 2 kids
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored and ensured educational quality in classrooms, enriching children's learning experiences.
- Facilitated children's physical, social, emotional, and mental development (toddlers and out-of-school children) through targeted program plans and thorough documentation of their learning.
- Facilitated engaging activities tailored to children's developmental stages.
- Built trusting relationships with children through attentive interaction and responsiveness.
- Overcame children’s conflicts through communication, role modelling, redirection and providing alternatives.
- Involved parents in their children's learning journeys at the Centre through regular communication and collaborative activities.
- Briefed parents on their child’s activities, progress, and needs regularly and during Parent-Teacher meeting.
- Completed other tasks such as daily reports, tidying used areas, efficiently preparing children’s play spaces for the next day.
Community Support Coordinator
Personal Project
, Nigeria
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented support plans for an average of twenty-four children between the ages of 4 to 15 years.
- Promoted social and learning skills of children and young adults through engaging activities like reading, writing, arts and crafts, sports, and sewing.
- Organized social and outdoor programs focused on community awareness, games, and sports to enhance participation and socialization.
- Effectively managed interactions and behaviors among children.
- Supervised children to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Ensured proper hygiene and sanitation while working with children.
- Provided feedback on children's activities to support their development and growth.
- Resourced guests to facilitate sessions related to health, spirituality and etiquette.
Facilitator
Creative Home Makers’ Ministry
, Nigeria
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and their families.
- Delivered supplemental resources on effective parenting techniques.
- Assisted nine parents in developing effective parenting skills.
Summer School Coordinator and Teacher
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
, Norway
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations and organized field trips for education, exercise and leisure during a summer school program with twelve to sixteen children, (ages 4 to 13 years).
- Boosted program participation by implementing engaging summer activities.
- Facilitated increased community interaction for students through organized activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to teach English Language.
- Provided counseling services to children.
- Ensured safety during indoor and outdoor activities while engaging with children.
- Maintained attendance and financial records of the summer school.
- Assisted in organizing educational trips in Norway.
Child Care Provider
StavangerBarn and Creative Home Makers Ministry
, Norway
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Provided care for pre-school children of different ages (infants to 12 years) and cultural backgrounds.
- Engaged children through play, storytelling, educational activities, and crafts with empathy and compassion.
- Maintained a safe environment whilst engaging with children.
- Prepared meals and ensured attentive care during bedtime routines.
- Guided their choice of outdoor outfits for specific weather and outdoor activities.
- Discussed children's progress and challenges during staff meetings to inform care strategies.
- Norway and Nigeria respectively
Youth Leader (Work and Volunteer)
Ventilene Community Organization
, Norway
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Promoted social and cultural inclusion while working with children and youths, from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds (with ADHD, from refugee settlements, adoptive homes) between the ages of 11 to 18 years.
- Cultivated a supportive environment for children, volunteers, and staff during indoor and outdoor activities, enhancing collaboration and inclusivity.
- Ensured the safety of children and youth during camp meetings.
- Assisted in coordinating activities such as football, stand-up paddles, puzzles, chess, etc.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children and youths’ behaviors to program leaders, contributing to individualized support and program development.
- Assisted in the food preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
- Participated in community events in Norway
- Maintained the policies and procedures of the Ventilene organization.
Education
Diploma as an Early Childhood Educator - Level 3
Portage College
Canada07-2022
Certificate as an Early Childhood Educator - Level 2
Portage College
Canada07-2021
Master’s in Social Work - with Families and Children
University Institute of Lisbon
Lisbon07-2017
BSc - Sociology
Covenant University
Nigeria07-2011
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Child assessment
- Curriculum design
- Learning documentation
- Adaptability
- Behavioral intervention
- Play-based learning techniques
- Gross motor skills development
- Fine motor skills
- Language development
- Circle time facilitation
- Arts and crafts facilitation
- Outdoor play facilitation
- Sensory activities engagement
- Family engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom organization skills
- Program planning
- Training implementation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- Safety supervision
- Child safety
- Active listening abilities
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Group facilitation
- Self-esteem enhancement
- Behavior modeling
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism
Volunteer Experience
- Game coordinator for events, Living Faith Church, friends, family & co-workers, Canada, 08/24 - present, Plan and anchor games and activities for children’s programs., Plan and anchor games for adult birthday events., Plan and anchor games for co-employees’ events.
- Children’s Teacher, Living Faith Church, Canada, 01/22 - present, Teach pre-school and school age children Christian and Biblical values., Support coordination for seasonal programs for these age groups., Lead the planning team for skill development activities for summer 2024 as well as drawing up financial budget for such skill developments.
- Welcome Home Volunteer, Catholic Social Services, Canada, 02/20 - 08/25, Together with a co-volunteer, reduce feeling of loneliness by providing honest relationships with a participant., Had positive interactions virtually and in-person with participant., Cheered participant up when down cast and suggesting life sustaining activities., Engaged in games evenings with other participants and volunteers (prior and after COVID-19 lockdown).
- Program Coordinator, Zion Foundation Ministry, Canada, 07/20, Co-planned programs for children ages 7 to 14 to assist their development., Assessed the adequacy of the programs., Engaged the children in activities virtually., Assessed children’s strengths and understanding of those activities.
Professional Memberships
- Canadian Child Care Federation, 01/26
- The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA), 10/23
- Alberta Child Care Staff Certification- Alberta Children Services, 07/21
- Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), 04/21
Professional Development And Certifications
- Brain story certification, In progress, Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
- DBT, CBT & ACT Trainings, In progress, PESI Canada
- Brainspotting 2-Day Workshop with David Grand: Integrating the Neuroexperiential Model for Rapid Trauma Healing, 05/26, PESI Canada
- Educator Play Knowledge Exchange, 02/26, MacEwan University
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C, 08/28, Canadian Red Cross, Edmonton, Alberta
- ASaP Trainings, 07/25, Shared expectations, Universal and Targeted Practices
- Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework, 02/23, MacEwan University
- ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2, 12/23, Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training (ASIST), 02/20, Centre for Suicide Prevention Alberta Children’s Services, Early Childhood Development Branch
- Parenting Children and Teenagers, 11/18, Creative Home Makers’ Ministry
Timeline
Assistant Centre Director
BrightPath Kids Corp.
05.2025 - 08.2025
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator
BrightPath Kids Corp.
09.2021 - Current
Level 2 Early Childhood Educator
Tots 2 kids
07.2020 - 09.2021
Facilitator
Creative Home Makers’ Ministry
04.2019 - 05.2019
Community Support Coordinator
Personal Project
03.2019 - 07.2019
Summer School Coordinator and Teacher
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
07.2018 - 08.2018
Youth Leader (Work and Volunteer)
Ventilene Community Organization
05.2016 - 06.2018
Child Care Provider
StavangerBarn and Creative Home Makers Ministry
03.2014 - 08.2018
Diploma as an Early Childhood Educator - Level 3
Portage College
Certificate as an Early Childhood Educator - Level 2
Portage College
Master’s in Social Work - with Families and Children
University Institute of Lisbon
BSc - Sociology
Covenant University