Carly Kavanagh
Calgary
Summary
I pride myself on being a dynamic Early Childhood Educator who is able to take lead, follow direction, and work successfully with a myriad of unique children. I am easily able to build relationships with everyone including children, caregivers and colleagues. I truly enjoy creating inclusive environments to support children with special needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Room Lead - ECE Level 3
Active Start Childcare Centre (Sage Hill)
02.2022 - Current
- Designated room lead/preschool teacher, working with children ages 3-5.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Worked alongside I'm For Kids Team to implement IEP/IPP goals through play.
- Encouraged participation and socialization between the children in care with exceptionalities/neurodivergent disorders and advocated for those children when required.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress and needs.
Child Development Facilitator
Renfrew Educational Services
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked primarily in-home or in daycare settings to provide support for children with special needs and their families.
- Collaborated with a team of therapists to develop and implement established goals through play therapy. This included Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physio-therapy and Psychology.
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Intervened during moments of problematic behaviour (hitting, spitting, biting, screaming, etc) and created opportunity to use functional and appropriate ways of expressing emotion and frustration.
Child Development Supervisor
Horizon Childcare Centre
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Cared for children in the preschool aged classroom.
- Used education and experience to create meaningful, engaging and fun activities for children in care.
- Assisted children with problem solving when required, but also inspired children to become self-thinkers and helped them work through their struggles independently.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress and needs.
Child Development Facilitator
Renfrew Educational Services
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Please refer to job description of latest employment with Renfrew. The details are identical.
Child/Youth Support Worker
Odyssey House
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Established a positive rapport with youth and children in care by maintaining a safe childcare place to play while their mothers attended workshops and stayed at the women's shelter.
- Developed the first Out of School Care program.
- Inspired youth to make informed decisions about healthy versus unhealthy relationships and habits.
Education
Diploma in Child/Youth Care (Level 3 ECE)
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06-2012
Special Needs Educational Assistant
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Social skills development
- Feeding assistance
- Sensory integration techniques
- Sign language knowledge (level 1)
- Advanced computer skills (including Boardmaker)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sign Language
Elementary
Certification
- Standard First Aid/CPR - up to date
- Little Warriors (Sexual Abuse Prevention)
- Child and Trauma coursework
- Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
- Non-Violence Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Room Lead - ECE Level 3
Active Start Childcare Centre (Sage Hill)
02.2022 - Current
Child Development Facilitator
Renfrew Educational Services
09.2019 - 06.2020
Child Development Supervisor
Horizon Childcare Centre
09.2014 - 06.2016
Child Development Facilitator
Renfrew Educational Services
09.2012 - 07.2014
Child/Youth Support Worker
Odyssey House
01.2009 - 06.2012
Diploma in Child/Youth Care (Level 3 ECE)
Grant MacEwan University
Special Needs Educational Assistant
Grant MacEwan University
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