Charity Erhardt
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young children 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Splash Child Care Inc
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced children's learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in curriculum.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among children and parents.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies to promote critical thinking skills in young children.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the program.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Increased early numeracy proficiency by integrating math concepts into daily routines and playtime activities.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating outdoor play into each day''s schedule.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered literacy skills through reading stories, singing songs, and imagination play.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different visuals, textures, sounds, smells, and tastes .
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for children.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers and infants.
- Incorporated music, art, technology and literature into curriculum.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of preschoolers and infants.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Group Home Staff Member
Jessie Home
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced residents'' well-being by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Improved group home atmosphere by fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment.
- Provided personalized assistance to residents with daily tasks such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Promoted resident independence by encouraging self-care and decision-making skills.
- Facilitated communication among residents, families, and staff to ensure accurate information sharing and collaborative care.
- Maintained detailed documentation of resident progress, updating care plans as necessary to reflect changing needs or goals.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among residents by mediating disputes and promoting effective communication strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary to maintain the safety of all group home occupants.
- Conducted thorough facility inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations and maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for residents and staff alike.
- Managed medication administration for multiple residents, ensuring timely distribution according to prescribed dosages while maintaining accurate records of usage and refills needed.
- Coordinated recreational activities for diverse groups of residents, promoting social interaction and mental stimulation.
Education
Certificate With Honors - Early Childhood Education Workplace Program
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB05.2023
Bachelor of H\Human Ecology - Family Violence And Child Development
University of Manitoba
05.2016
Skills
- Individualized Support
- Age Appropriate Curriculum Development
- Behavioral Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Technology Proficiency and Integration
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Child Assessment
- Multicultural Awareness
- Play-Based Learning
- Activity Planning and Implementation
- Preparing Meals
- Maintaining Safety
- First Aid CPR Certificate and Clean Safety Checks
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Splash Child Care Inc
06.2020 - 12.2023
Group Home Staff Member
Jessie Home
07.2018 - 06.2020
Certificate With Honors - Early Childhood Education Workplace Program
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Bachelor of H\Human Ecology - Family Violence And Child Development
University of Manitoba
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