Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Adept in special needs education and fostering safety. Excelled in creating inclusive, achievement-oriented environments, enhancing social skills, and academic-development through innovative strategies. Mentoring educators, significantly improving instructional quality. Skilled in goal setting and leading activities, I build strong family-teacher relationships, ensuring holistic child development. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Passamaquoddy Children's Centre Inc
03.2008 - Current
Supported children with special needs in various classes, 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.
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.
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.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
Assessed children's learning and development through observation and documentation, informing instructional strategies.
Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB
04.2020
Skills
Classroom Management
Documentation and Record Keeping
Maintaining safety
Sensory Activities
Curriculum Planning
Practical Learning
Developmental needs
Classroom Organization
Certification
Workplace Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED 2023
Developing Self-regulation to Maximize Children[s Play, Well-being and Engagement in their Environments 2023
Environments: Planning for your Purpose 2023
Guidance Strategies for Early Childhood Education 2022
Social Communities in Early Childhood 2022
How are you using provocations to trigger Children's play and exploration 2022
Loose parts and Outside Play 2022
Tinkering and Stem 2022
Winter Magical 2022
Balancing and Barefoot Book Study 2021
Tools for Inclusion 2021
Image of the Educator 2021
Rethinking Children's Art 2021
Music and Movement in Early Learning 2021
Documentation Workshop 2020
New Brunswick Early Learning and Childcare Curriculum Framework 2009