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Education
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Certification
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Ashley Petrie

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Positive early childhood educator with several years of experience. Adept at fostering an air of positive growth and monitoring progress. Successful in teaching basic motor and behavioral skills while integrating academic education and cultivating relationships with students. Compassionate preschool teacher with background in creating engaging, educational, and nurturing environments for early childhood development. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and developmental assessments, fostering growth and learning among diverse student groups. Implemented innovative teaching strategies that enhanced children's social and intellectual growth, contributing to improved classroom dynamics and positive feedback from parents and staff.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Kids and Company
Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
09.2020 - Current
  • Encourage children to express their ideas and opinions in a safe, supportive way.
  • Implemented and maintained a clean, safe, and orderly environment for children.
  • Assessed each child’s developmental progress through observations and record-keeping.
  • Organized and led outdoor activities that promoted physical health and well-being.

Early Childhood Educator

Portland Daycare
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Utilized assessment tools and observational techniques to evaluate and enhance children's developmental milestones.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Implemented strategies to support children with special needs, ensuring inclusive education practices.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.

Educational Program Assistant

Halifax Regional School Board
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
  • Provided guidance to students who may be struggling academically or socially.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.

Group Leader

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax
Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children during their stay at the facility.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each activity or event.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Provided feedback to parents regarding their child's academic development and social growth within the program.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.

Dietary Aide

Oakwood Terrace
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
  • Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
  • Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
  • Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Child And Youth Care Worker

Eastern College
Halifax, NS
05-2017

High School Diploma -

Cole Harbor District High School
Cole Harbour
06-2008

Skills

  • Child development
  • Activity planning
  • Behavior management
  • Communication skills
  • Record keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parental engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Meal organizing
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Time management
  • Classroom organization
  • Empathy and patience
  • Active listening

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the INNOVATIVE value of 2022 with Kids and Company.

Certification

  • First Aid Certification

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Portland Daycare
07.2021 - 09.2021

Early Childhood Educator

Kids and Company
09.2020 - Current

Educational Program Assistant

Halifax Regional School Board
12.2019 - 07.2020

Group Leader

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax
09.2016 - 06.2018

Dietary Aide

Oakwood Terrace
01.2014 - 12.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Child And Youth Care Worker

Eastern College

High School Diploma -

Cole Harbor District High School

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