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Carrie Hall

Simcoe,ON

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Just 4 Moms
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Early Childhood Educator

Home.comforts
10.2022 - 02.2023

Personal Support Worker

Jake And Lydia Reimer
05.2017 - 02.2021

Personal Support Worker

Dover Cliffs Long Term Care
05.2004 - 11.2016
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Simcoe, ON
04.2021

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Simcoe, ON
04.2003

Diploma - Law And Security

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
04.1999

Skills

  • Circle Time Management
  • Science Exploration
  • Daily Schedule Creation
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Parent and Guardian Relations
  • Child Development
  • Fine Motor Skill Development
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Dramatic Play
  • Activity Planning
  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Gross Motor Skills
  • Arts and crafts
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Field Trip Supervision
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Music Appreciation
  • Safety awareness
  • Numbers and alphabet lessons
  • Motor Skill Development
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Storytelling Techniques
  • Training in food handling preparation
  • Co-op placement in Catholic school

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Just 4 Moms
02.2023 - 11.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Home.comforts
10.2022 - 02.2023

Personal Support Worker

Jake And Lydia Reimer
05.2017 - 02.2021

Personal Support Worker

Dover Cliffs Long Term Care
05.2004 - 11.2016

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma - Law And Security

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Carrie Hall