Carol Janke
London,Canada
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in lesson planning and classroom management at Riverbend Academy. Demonstrated success in enhancing student engagement through technology and effective communication with parents. Skilled in team leadership and policy development to improve educational quality while maintaining regulatory compliance and a positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Riverbend Academy
Delaware, ON
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and support needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Assessed student performance through tests and assignments for individualized instruction.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Director
Grosvenor Nursery School
London, ON
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Facilitate team meetings and staff meetings
- Leading developing and managing a team of educators
- Creating policies
- Maintaining financial records and scheduling of children and staff
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with outside agencies
- Interviewing and Hiring employees
- Receiving and managing payments from families
- Program enrollment and scheduling
- Grant applications including, G.O.G., W.E.G. and Covid funding
- Monitoring staff to ensure we are delivering a high quality program
Executive Director
Little Lambs Daycare
Strathroy, ON
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Facilitate team meetings and staff meetings
- Leading developing and managing a team of educators
- Creating policies
- Maintaining financial records and scheduling of children and staff
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with outside agencies
- Interviewing and Hiring employees
- Receiving and managing payments from families
- Program enrollment and scheduling
Preschool Educator
Byron Somerset Children’s Centre, London Children’s Connection
London
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Facilitates a program set up for children ages 2.5-4, alongside my Coworker
- Collaborates with educators, coordinator, families and children to provide a high-quality program
- Program plans and meets all ministry and government regulations
- 2017 Spring Connections Committee member
- Professional Development Representative and Presenter
Supply Staff, All Centres
London Children’s Connection
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Working as an E.C.E., C.C.A., and Dietary Planner
- January 2015- April 2015, Byron Somerset Centre
- Contract position as C.C.A.
- April 2015- August 2015 Children’s Centre, Ashley Oaks
- Contract Position in Toddler Room
Preschool 1 and Preschool 3 Room Educator
Rowntree Park E.C.L.C., London Bridge Childcare Services
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Facilitated a program set up for children ages 2.5-3.5, alongside my coworker
- Collaborated with educators, families and children to provide a high-quality program
- Program planed and met all ministry and government regulations
- Meet, plan and implement ideas with outside organizations to promote an inclusive environment
- Co-Chair of Health and Safety Committee
- Constructed portfolios for each child that included entries of Learning Stories
Health and Safety Committee Co-Chair
London Bridge Childcare Services
09.2011 - 01.2014
- Coordinated all aspects of JHSC meetings, approximately six times each year in London and once a year in Sarnia (included setting the agenda, recording minutes, and professional development planning)
- Meetings focused on discussing health and safety concerns, evaluated programs implementation of regulations, and making recommendations.
- Provided health and safety information to programs as needed and appropriate
- Understood and ensured London Bridge Childcare Services was complaint under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Trained new employees and volunteers on London Bridge Childcare Services Policies and Procedures
Program Supervisor
Rowntree Park E.C.L.C., London Bridge Childcare Services
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Facilitated a program set up for children ages 2.5-3.5, alongside my coworker
- Collaborated with educators, families and children to provide high quality program
- Supported the program outside my classroom through leading team meetings, staff meetings, set up of the environment throughout the centre and working with all educators to be a centre of excellence.
- Supported other educators with their program and expanding their knowledge of emergent curriculum.
- Attended networking sessions with other leaders of London Bridge to discuss and study our leadership skills, (Program Leadership Development)
- Worked alongside families to provide the best program for the children and build our own community within our centre.
- Program planned and met all ministry and government requirements
Toddler/ Intermediate/ Senior/ Pre-School Room Educator
A.B.C. Springbank E.C.L.C., London Bridge Childcare Services
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Facilitated a program set up for children ages 2-2.5 and 3.5-4.5, alongside with my coworker
- Collaborated with educators, families and children to provide high quality program
- Program planned and met all ministry and government regulations
- Joint Health and Safety Committee, Advisory Board Representative and Family Events Committee member
Instructor
Lyndenhoff Riding Academy
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Inaugural development of horseback riding camp which included applications to the City of London for approval of camp
- Managed Staff, Children and Families, which included scheduling, program planning and implementation, instruction of camp and care and maintenance of animals and facilities
- Waitressing
- Multitasking -taking orders, serving food, receiving payment, scheduling, training of other staff
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario12.1999
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Medway High School
Arva, ON06.1995
Skills
- Lesson planning and program development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment and evaluation
- Parent communication and engagement
- Technology integration
- Team leadership
- Policy creation
- Staff training
- Student records management
Certification
- August 2022 Emergency First Aid CPR C + AED
- August 2023- W.H.M.I.S.
- August 2019- Safe Food Handling
- April 2012- Certified E.C.E., Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
- March 2009- Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification II, Occupational Safety Group
- December 2009- Master Education Certificate Program, London Bridge Childcare Services.
References
References Available Upon Request
Volunteer Experience
Southwest Girls Rugby Team, Assistant Team Manager, 2016
Affiliations
- College of Early Childhood Educators
- Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario
- Strive
Timeline
Teacher
Riverbend Academy
09.2024 - 06.2025
Director
Grosvenor Nursery School
09.2019 - 03.2024
Executive Director
Little Lambs Daycare
11.2018 - 04.2019
Preschool Educator
Byron Somerset Children’s Centre, London Children’s Connection
08.2015 - 11.2018
Supply Staff, All Centres
London Children’s Connection
11.2014 - 08.2015
Health and Safety Committee Co-Chair
London Bridge Childcare Services
09.2011 - 01.2014
Preschool 1 and Preschool 3 Room Educator
Rowntree Park E.C.L.C., London Bridge Childcare Services
11.2010 - 08.2014
Program Supervisor
Rowntree Park E.C.L.C., London Bridge Childcare Services
11.2010 - 02.2013
Toddler/ Intermediate/ Senior/ Pre-School Room Educator
A.B.C. Springbank E.C.L.C., London Bridge Childcare Services
01.2000 - 01.2005
Instructor
Lyndenhoff Riding Academy
01.1995 - 01.1999
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Fanshawe College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Medway High School
Similar Profiles
MELISSA RISSETTOMELISSA RISSETTO
Director of Academics/ Dean of Students at Riverbend PrepDirector of Academics/ Dean of Students at Riverbend Prep
Anna NguyenAnna Nguyen
Manager at Riverbend Mobile Home ParkManager at Riverbend Mobile Home Park
Johnathan WysockiJohnathan Wysocki
Associate Instructor at Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Riverbend Maximum Security InstitutionAssociate Instructor at Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
Ji Sun Park-Van HoorenJi Sun Park-Van Hooren
Registered Early Childhood Educator at Thames Valley District School BoardRegistered Early Childhood Educator at Thames Valley District School Board
Saffa IbrahimSaffa Ibrahim
Machine Operator at Cardiff Products CorporationMachine Operator at Cardiff Products Corporation