Professional educator with substantial experience in early childhood environments. Skillful in curriculum development, classroom management, and implementing innovative teaching strategies.
Achieved significant trust from parents, fostering a safe, inclusive, and creative learning environment. Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Alouette Children’s Centre
10.2013 - 09.2015
Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Daycare Manager
Alouette Children’s Centre
12.2008 - 09.2015
Built strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, resulting in increased trust and confidence in the daycare''s services.
Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures, best practices within the childcare industry, and specific expectations related to their role as daycare providers.
Collaborated with staff to design engaging daily activities that fostered social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth in children.
Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to encourage continuous learning and improvement in their roles.
Ensured compliance with all provincial regulations regarding childcare operations and licensing requirements.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Alouette Children’s Centre
06.2003 - 10.2013
Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
Education
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Langley College
Langley, BC
10.2013
Skills
Play-based learning
Problem-solving
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Parent-teacher communication
Maintaining safety
Classroom organization
Conflict resolution
Behaviour management techniques
Scheduling expertise
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Enrollment procedures
Professionalism
Staff management/training
Excellent communication
Health and safety regulations
Parent communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Alouette Children’s Centre
10.2013 - 09.2015
Daycare Manager
Alouette Children’s Centre
12.2008 - 09.2015
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Alouette Children’s Centre
06.2003 - 10.2013
Early Childhood Education Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Langley College
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