Cerica Seville
Educator
Campbellton,NB
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Educator
Wee Care Day Care
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners, differentiating instruction based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Interim Director
Wee Care Outdoor AdventureDaycare
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Support Worker
Wee Care Daycare
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Child and Youth Worker Intern
Oakwood Academy
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Support students on the Autism Spectrum and promote a safe learning environment
- Regulate children at different intervals throughout the day.
- Support students with developmental and physical needs.
- Run sensory diet and sensory activities with students.
- Support students for Occupation Therapist (OT) Speech and language Pathology (SLP) sessions.
- Prepare daily communication log for parents
- Maintain a secure, safe and happy atmosphere to help develop a child’s full potential
- Interact and build therapeutic relationships with children
- Help children keep good hygiene
- Deliver a balanced program to help foster the children’s self-image
- Offer challenging and stimulating experiences to help develop individual skills
- Provide opportunities to guide children through structured activities as well as provide unstructured play to allow for individual expression using DIR/floortime activities
Child and Youth Worker Intern
St. Jude’s Academy
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to promote a healthy classroom environment
- Implemented behavioural strategic interventions that will promote positive behaviour
- Supervised and interacted with children in a positive manner and offer guidance
- Planned and implemented individualized social skills program for students
- Resolved conflicts between students using a strength-based approach such as modelling and praised and positive reinforcement.
- Effectively worked independently with ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Assisted with lunchroom /recess duties
- Engage students in activities that help them to unearth hidden talents.
- Identified student’s limitations and facilitate them in reaching or improving on their goals
Teacher
Paul Bogle High School
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Taught grades 7, 8 and 9 Mathematics
- Proper planning and execution of lessons to ensure that students improve their numeracy skills according to the curriculum
- Maintained discipline within the classroom; methodically provide resources for lessons; simplify lesson plans in line with curriculum objective
- Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students
- Prepared students for success when taking various standardized tests required by the Ministry
- Created routines and rules to help students learn proper classroom behavior and social skills
Teacher
Providence Kindergarten and Preparatory
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Taught grade 4 and 6 for 1 year and 6 months and grade 3 for 1 year
- Planned and executed lessons to ensure that students were prepared to do National Examinations
- Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Modified general lessons to meet the needs of students with gifted and learning disabilities
- Able to maintain order in the classroom and guide students to adhere to school rule
- Instructed and facilitated learning
- Worked with students individually to help them overcome specific learning challenges
- Planned, organized, and assigned activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
- Developed and enforce classroom rules, and able and willing to supervise students outside of the classroom for field trips
- Designed curriculum instructions and assessments to meet the needs of student
Education
Bachelors of Education
The Mico Teachers College
Jamaica05-2013
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Summary
Experienced with providing direct support to individuals with autism, focusing on promoting independence and social skills. Utilizes evidence-based strategies to tailor interventions effectively. Knowledge of creating structured and supportive environments that facilitate learning and development.
Timeline
Interim Director
Wee Care Outdoor AdventureDaycare
08.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Educator
Wee Care Day Care
09.2022 - Current
Support Worker
Wee Care Daycare
09.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Worker Intern
Oakwood Academy
09.2020 - 12.2020
Child and Youth Worker Intern
St. Jude’s Academy
01.2020 - 03.2020
Teacher
Paul Bogle High School
09.2016 - 08.2019
Teacher
Providence Kindergarten and Preparatory
02.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelors of Education
The Mico Teachers College
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