Atiya Doba
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Early Childhood Educator with over 8 years of experience working with children in school and childcare settings. Skilled in building positive relationships, supporting diverse learning needs, and collaborating with educators to foster inclusive and supportive classrooms.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Durham District School Board
Whitby, Ontario
12.2025 - Current
- Provided one-on-one and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted classroom teachers with instructional activities and classroom routines.
- Supported positive behaviour and student engagement in inclusive classrooms.
- Collaborated with teachers and school staff to support student success.
Early Childhood Educator
Boys and Girls Clubs of East Scarborough
11.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse early childhood learners.
- Facilitated interactive activities to promote social and emotional skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with families to support children's developmental needs.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support.
Childcare Provider (One-on-One Care)
Private Family
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided individualized care for a two-year-old child, supporting developmental milestones in language, motor, and social-emotional growth.
- Designed daily routines and play-based learning experiences to foster early learning.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment and fostered open communication with parents to enhance child well-being.
- Oversaw daily activities for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
ECE Teacher
Ellesmere Montessori
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Applied Montessori philosophy, curriculum, and techniques to foster individual growth and ensure every child felt respected and valued.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
- Cultivated an inspiring classroom environment that empowered children to set high self-expectations and develop strong self-motivation and direction.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through effective reinforcement strategies, enhancing student engagement and cooperation.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
Emergency ECE Supply/Lunchroom Supervisor
Toronto District School Board
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Partnered with classroom teacher to develop and implement engaging large and small group activities tailored to developmental needs.
- Supervised age-appropriate programming for groups of students during the full day and extended day program.
- Collaborating to implement the curriculum and to address individual students’ identified needs, stages of development, and interests.
- Facilitated communication with parents, guardians, students, and staff to ensure clarity and support in educational initiatives.
ECE
Early Years Education System Daycare
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, mental, and social skills.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities and behaviors to track developmental progress.
- Established safe indoor and outdoor play environments to support exploration and learning for toddler-age children.
- Managed schedule of group activities, special events and class field trips.
ECE
Macklin House Daycare-Sam Chapman
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Established positive classroom environment through clear rules and reinforcement techniques, fostering student engagement and respect.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Promoted social development by teaching children empathy, good manners, and interpersonal skills.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children needing additional support for emotional, health, or developmental challenges and developed targeted improvement strategies.
- Managed and implemented schedules of group activities, special events and class field trips.
Education
Early Childhood Education DIPLOMA -
Seneca College
OntarioOntario secondary school diploma -
Middlefield Collegiate Institute
Skills
- Classroom Support
- Behaviour Management
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- Time Management
- Student Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), College of Early Childhood Educators
- Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Durham District School Board
12.2025 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Boys and Girls Clubs of East Scarborough
11.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider (One-on-One Care)
Private Family
02.2021 - 10.2024
ECE Teacher
Ellesmere Montessori
01.2019 - 01.2021
Emergency ECE Supply/Lunchroom Supervisor
Toronto District School Board
01.2017 - 01.2019
ECE
Early Years Education System Daycare
01.2016 - 01.2018
ECE
Macklin House Daycare-Sam Chapman
01.2013 - 01.2016
Early Childhood Education DIPLOMA -
Seneca College
Ontario secondary school diploma -
Middlefield Collegiate Institute