Ashley McCumber
Langford,British Columbia
Summary
I am deeply passionate about working with children of all ages, and I am dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing environment that fosters optimal development. With extensive experience in caring for multiple children simultaneously, I have successfully operated my own home daycare since 2018. Throughout this time, I have honed my abilities in guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and imparting essential rules. I consider myself a creative planner, gifted and keeping children engaged with enjoyable activities.
Believing in the importance of a caring and supportive environment, I aim to build healthy and trusting relationships with children, parents, coworkers, and superiors alike. My organizational and planning skills have allowed me to create educational plans that promote play based learning while supporting overall development and teaching new skills.
Through hands-on experience, I have learned to lead with encouragement and kindness. I am confident that my diverse skills and qualities make me an invaluable asset and the ideal candidate for an education assistant position. This opportunity not only allows me to showcase my expertise in childcare and education, but also provides the platform to continuous growth in the field I am truly passionate about.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Childcare Provider
First Ave Home Daycare
09.2018 - Current
- Home daycare provider offering a loving, play-based curriculum and an environment that provides emotional support to children by actively listening and offering guidance when needed.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in themed sensory bins, art, crafts, puzzles, baking, play doh/slime making, outdoor play, water fun, etc. All activities activities to promote gross and fine motor skills and creative play.
- Daily activities include story/circle time, music, Learn & Play with colours, shapes, matching, alphabet and numbers (age appropriate),
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Weekly theme days (animal of the week, PJ day, crazy hair day, etc)
- Small ratio (1:3) dedicate the time and attention to each of your children and their needs
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions (two snacks and lunch provided).
- Weekly outings to nearby libraries, parks, etc.
- Daily updates and contact with parents via Procare App
Event Planner
Hacienda Sarria
02.2014 - 09.2018
- Key contact with all booked clients at the Hacienda Sarria including but not limited to weddings, corporate and private events, proms, fundraisers and holiday parties
- Responsible for the timely planning, execution, and follow up of all events
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including effectiveness, timeliness and proactiveness
- Clearly communicate priorities; to obtain understanding and acceptance of, and commitment to, objectives from clients, vendors and event staff
- Develop itineraries, floor plans and action plans to execute events and use resources effectively
- Develop job packs for all staff working at each event
- Liaise with all vendors prior to and during event (including scheduling arrival times, discussing and having vendors sign venue agreements, etc.)
- Liaise with Hacienda book keeper for accurate invoicing
- Effectively administer and direct the work within area of responsibility
- Facilitate effective solutions to problems arising in the group; to encourage teamwork; to encourage improvement in systems and structures within the group
- Demonstrate effectiveness in maintaining department budgets
- Exercise economy and restraint in utilizing available resources
- Apply the company’s strategic objectives to decision making; understanding of the effect of decisions on the rest of the organization.
Promotions Coordinator
Rogers Kitchener Radio Group
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Organize, set-up and host promotional events in support of all three of the Rogers stations
- Introduce myself to the public and perform on-site promotions for Rogers Kitchener stations: Chym FM, Country 106.7 (formerly Kix 106) and 570 News
- Responsible for the set up of live remotes; with all required components (prizing, staff, vehicle and signage)
- Work with Promotions Director and Coordinator(s) to ensure the station's promotional activity meets its objectives
- Assist in support of station website and updating online website contests
- Assist in organizing “online loyalty" promotions and projects (ie: Big Bag of Cash Contest)
- Assist promotional team with calling contest winners and distributing prizes won from the stations contests
- Administrative duties: Mail distribution, file maintenance, database updating
- Create and put together station prizes
- Greet and brief guests and direct them to the green room prior to live broadcasts
- Test lines for upcoming remotes; requiring a technical knowledge of the broadcast lines and equipment
- On air experience consisting of: Live-on-location contest and voicing for commercials
- Selected as primary coordinator of the 2011 Santa’s Anonymous Toy Drive, where I was responsible from concept to implementation and overseeing/supervising promotion staff, which successfully led to the collection 9000+ toys.
Account Manager
Heart FM
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Provide full service marketing solutions to station clients – ensure client’s needs are met regarding package size, price, rotation and copy/service
- Work one on one with production and station director to coordinate content scheduling and produce creative script writing
- Work directly with Sales Manager and General Manager to set and achieve aggressive goals and develop new business in a competitive market
- Organize and develop business plans, written reports, client proposals and packages
- Responsible for spec spots, research and digital copy
- Remain up to date with computer software and maintain daily dogs and spreadsheets
- Interact with station listeners within the community at various remote and events
- Regular voice tracking for commercials.
Receptionist/Technical Assistant
Totten Insurance Group
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Answering and transferring calls to appropriate department via switchboard; distributing messages from the overnight line
- Receiving and distributing faxes through internal email system
- Organize and input cheques/broker statements received for the Accounting Department
- Handling all incoming mail and courier deliveries – scanning and inputting into TAM software and register cheques in Excel
- Maintenance and handling of Broker Agreements
- Assisting the Marketing and Claims Teams in telemarketing letters and database management
- Greeting clientele, potential clients and guests
- Member of Social Committee – organize events and activities.
Support Staff
Parkwood Hospital Children's Daycare Centre
06.2010 - 10.2010
- Assist in encouraging and supporting Parkwood's program statement by striving to ensure each child has time to learn, play, establish relationships and feel a sense of belonging through the support of all staff.
- Provided support between three childcare groups; infants (0-18 months), toddlers (18-32 months) and preschoolers (2.5-5 years)
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Developed age-appropriate indoor and outdoor (nature) activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Provided consistent support during transitions, helping children move smoothly between activities throughout the day.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
Social Science - Additional Year in The Faculty of Social Science
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Information And Technoculture Program
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.2007
A.B. Lucas Secondary School
01.2004
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Possess strong organizational skills
- Strong planning and documentation/reporting
- Strengths in decision making and problem solving
- Encourages imaginative play-based learning, creative play techniques and emotional support
- Caring, responsible, patient and respectful
- Excellent time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web based applications
Accomplishments
Rogers Employee of the Month
December 2011
University Acceptance Scholarship
June 2004
Volunteer Experience
Willway Elementary School, Victoria, BC. - September 2023- Present
- Bi-weekly assistance with sorting and delivery of PAC Hot Lunches
- Monthly updates and changes to the Willway outdoor Marquee Sign
- Coordinator for Willway Popcorn Days which includes ordering popcorn for all students, updating Hot Lunches website and follow up with outstanding balances
Jack Chambers Public School, London, ON - October 2006 - June 2010
- Weekly assistance for a grade two class from Oct. 2006 - June 2007
- One-on-one interaction and assistance in assigned work with students both written and oral components
- Weekly assistance for a kindergarten class from Sept. 2009 – June 2010
- Help with activities and centers, while organizing lessons and assisting with daily responsibilities
Hobbies
- Singing
- Painting
- Photography
- Literature
- Hiking with my family
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Home Childcare Provider
First Ave Home Daycare
09.2018 - Current
Event Planner
Hacienda Sarria
02.2014 - 09.2018
Promotions Coordinator
Rogers Kitchener Radio Group
04.2013 - 02.2014
Account Manager
Heart FM
10.2012 - 04.2013
Receptionist/Technical Assistant
Totten Insurance Group
11.2010 - 05.2011
Support Staff
Parkwood Hospital Children's Daycare Centre
06.2010 - 10.2010
Social Science - Additional Year in The Faculty of Social Science
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Information And Technoculture Program
University of Western Ontario
A.B. Lucas Secondary School
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