Bonnie Sponagle
Edmonton,AB
Summary
I'm an Enthusiastic educator with strong communication and interpersonal skills that is of great benefit to lead in a classroom setting. Specialized in training throughout career in Early childhood Development. Possess the ability to provide age- appropriate activities based on individual children's interest and needs in a fun learning through play-based setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Chelsea Godsman
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Built rapport with caregivers and child, by listening and attending to child's needs daily. Offering environments that offer children one hundred percent safety and love
- Maintained and fostered positive communications and interactions during all planned and spontaneous activities throughout each day
- Observed child during play to identify topics of interest, and to gage possible needs for support. Planned Teaching strategies based on interest in play-based environments at all times
- Communicated with parents about daily activities, child's interest, and accomplishments each day
- Created monthly themes , like "Space", or "Bugs" according to child's expressed interest incorporating Teaching strategies that cover preschool goals, language development, and motor skills with great success
- Observed progress and kept caregivers informed of developmental milestone frequently
- Documented data daily of most activities through pictures and short text
- Promoted every day literary awareness, motor skills development, pre-school concepts, emotional awareness, and language development in fun settings based on individual child interest.
- Engaged child to participate in outdoor play, field trips, parks, walking, biking when weather permits
- Encourage and guided child to develop interpersonal and communication skills each time interactions occurred with children. Examples of skills developed are sharing and turn taking. opportunities for sharing, turn taking were created purposefully and naturally in group based setting with pleasing results.
Child Development Dayhome Provider
Lilia Rogatko
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Educated families about various parental workshops available regularly
- Coached family members on various intervention strategies in areas of Sleep, behavior's, Language, and motor skills to facilitate active involvement in child's home when needed
- Developed individual Teaching strategies that are specific for each child's developmental goals by observing children's interest during play all times
- Managed progress and kept caregivers informed and involved in steps to maintain developmental milestone always
- Documented data daily of activities through pictures, text, Post daily on web site that is accessible for family members explaining in detail how teaching goals are meant
- Built and maintained strong rapport with children and families on daily basis, fostering trust and communication.
- Promoted daily age-appropriate literary awareness, fine and gross motor development, pre-school concepts, emotional awareness, and language development always
- Facilitated daily discussions with caregivers to ensure that success or needs are communicated to caregivers
- Intervened in crisis situations by offering support immediately, reporting all incidents immediately
- Assisted child with special needs and worked closely with Speech and language Pathologist, and caregiver implementing all recommendations required in Teaching plans
- Performed early developmental observational test and communicated results with agency and parents
- Created and managed weekly personal schedules and monthly themes
- Created opportunities for caregivers during pick up to visit Dayhome and discuss children's day making transitions easier
- Created situations where caregivers can participate on days off, field trips, cookie and tea time, Christmas party, Halloween party, Birthdays throughout year
- Successfully required training workshops
- Computer training in navigating websites for posting attendance, provocations of activities with checklist of different teaching concepts taught during this activity
Substitute Teacher Kindergarten, E. A.,
Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher at all times
- Upheld classroom routines and maintain consistent schedules always.
- Requested as substitute teacher by Homeroom Teacher whenever needed based on performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management, and facilitated learning by using positive reinforcement, used redirection as age-appropriate behavioral management
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities daily.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use
- Kept accurate and current attendance records
- Adapted student activities for children with special learning needs based on feedback from Psychologist, Speech and language pathologist, Physio therapist in areas of Behavioral management, language development, and motor skills with success
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to caregivers and school administrators always.
- Incorporated technology like internet, Smart Board, audio books into daily programs to enhance student learning
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning modalities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom consistently.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's varying needs and interests.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction regularly.
- Attended professional meetings, and Teacher training workshops utilizing skills acquired often with positive results
Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2010
Diploma - Registered Nursing Assistant
College of The North Atlantic NF.
St. John's, NL01.1991
Skills
- Managing Activities
- Behavioral Modeling
- Self-Esteem Education
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Special Needs Education experience
- Early Childhood Education Specialist
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Excellent caregiver Relations
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Encouraging Participation, Inclusivity
- Strong Work Ethic, Dependable
- Support Emotional Needs
- Motivating, Inspiring Students
Accomplishments
Child Development Professional Award of Excellence 2014
Languages
English
Full Professional
Physical activities, and relaxation hobbies
I enjoy biking in the summer months at least twenty minutes at a a time throughout the season, I swim occasionally. I enjoy hiking an hour a day while walking my dog usually. I enjoy short canoe trips with my husband at least a few times a year while we camp with family.
I enjoy knitting throughout the winter and I have reached the level to make a sweater and enjoy giving scarfs as presents. I read daily, and enjoy daily meditation.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Chelsea Godsman
04.2021 - 08.2023
Child Development Dayhome Provider
Lilia Rogatko
08.2015 - 02.2018
Substitute Teacher Kindergarten, E. A.,
Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre
06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
Diploma - Registered Nursing Assistant
College of The North Atlantic NF.
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