Chantell Draayer
Cayley
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development for educators. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Consultant
Children's Choice Community Child Care Services
2021.09 - Current
- Enhanced educator performance through customized professional development workshops and coaching sessions.
- Served as a mentor for new educators entering the field, sharing expertise and guidance to ensure their long-term success in the profession.
- Strengthened parent-educator relationships by facilitating consistent communication and providing practical support materials.
- Collaborated with educational organizations to promote best practices in early childhood education, raising overall program quality.
- Evaluated educator environments for optimal learning conditions, suggesting modifications to maximize children's success.
- Conducted thorough assessments of individual children''s needs, designing tailored interventions to address developmental concerns.
- Reviewed and analyzed government regulations, ensuring full compliance in Alberta Early Childhood policies and procedures.
Assistant Director
Boys & Girls Club
2020.09 - Current
- Assist in day to day running of facility
- Step in to replace director when absent
- Mantain staff relations and scheduling
- Supervise all curriculum planning
- Maintaining testing on children to prepare for kindergarden
- Mentor new educators.
Owner/ Operator
Ultimate Gundog
2009.01 - Current
- Dog and product sales
- Maintaining relations with corporate detection clients
- Oversee our CKC Labrador Retriever breeding and training operation
- Manage employees, assistant trainers, and provide customer support
- Complete all veterinary and CKC paperwork for puppies
- Account payable and receivables, payroll, and general bookkeeping for the business.
Caregiver
2015.11 - 2020.05
- Taking care of a 99-year-old elderly man 5 days a week
- Responsible for helping him daily on a flexible schedule to attend to his daily needs such as giving medication, and cooking meals, and cleaning, and bathing
- Completed grocery shopping and picked up medications
- Met with Home Health Care Nurse quarterly and took him to all doctor's appointments
- Day to day companion.
Teacher
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Taught Kindergarten, Physical Education, and Grade 5 English
- Developed and implemented exciting and comprehensive curriculums
- Learned how to manage a classroom and help students focus their energy on the tasks I set forth
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
Education
No Degree - Child Development Supervisor
Alberta Child Care Staff Certification
Calgary, AB11.2020
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Elementary Education -
University of Great Falls
Great Falls, Montana01.2004
Skills
- Basic knowledge of PC computers and software including Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point
- Management experience with excellent skills in communication, delegation, and teamwork
- Flexible schedule, ability to travel, and knowledge of Calgary and rural areas
- Adaptive learner and initiative-taker
- Inclusive Education
- Multicultural Awareness
- Safety Awareness
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Performance Evaluations
Personal Information
- Allison Dube, adube@mtroyal.ca, 403-265-8340, Calgary, Alberta
- Kate Mackrel, 403-332-2198, Nanton, Alberta
- Jean Dube, 403-874-3034, Calgary, Alberta
- Chantell Draayer, rivercrossranch@live.ca, (403)422-0883, P.O. Box 9, Cayley, Alberta, T0L 0P0
Languages
English
Timeline
Early Childhood Consultant
Children's Choice Community Child Care Services
2021.09 - Current
Assistant Director
Boys & Girls Club
2020.09 - Current
Caregiver
2015.11 - 2020.05
Owner/ Operator
Ultimate Gundog
2009.01 - Current
Teacher
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School
2005.01 - 2009.01
No Degree - Child Development Supervisor
Alberta Child Care Staff Certification
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Elementary Education -
University of Great Falls
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