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Cheri Kemp

Halifax,NS

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of contemporary and alternative classroom environments. Friendly, supportive and motivated offering 25+ years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director/Childcare Educator

Cheri's Place Home Preschool
08.2000 - Current
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.

Volunteer Enki Early Childhood Counsellor

Enki Education Inc
06.2004 - 07.2008
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching recreational/learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts.
  • Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
  • Guided campers in basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
  • Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
  • Supervised camper activities to promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
  • Factored-in individual abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.

Core Teacher Primary/ Grade 1/2 Support Teacher

Shambhala Elementary School
08.1997 - 07.2000
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.

Personal Nanny

Ruth Burrows
03.1992 - 08.1997
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Education

ECE Level 2 - Early Childhood Care And Education

Jane Norman College
Truro, NS
06.2023

Enki Educator - Contemplative Education & Curriculum Philosophy

Enki Education Incorporated
Providence, RI
08.2000

GED -

Halifax Board of Trade Program
Halifax, NS
06.1983

Skills

  • Motivating and Inspiring Students
  • Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
  • Connect with Parents
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Enthusiasm for Student Engagement and Development
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Holistic and Natural Behavior Management
  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Communicable Disease Knowledge
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Arts Infused Developmental Immersion Curriculum Planning
  • Creative Circle Activities for Language Development and Sensory Integration
  • Versed in Educational Kinesiology (Brain Gym), Creative Movement
  • Nurturing Education Through Connection to Nature and Environment

Certification

* Professional Development Studies:

  • Infant Massage, 2016
  • Infant Care Pt 1 & Pt 2, 2022 & 2023
  • First Aid/CPR 2022
  • Child Abuse Registry & Vulnerable Sectors Check 2022


* Multiple Meditation Training Programs: Halifax, NS

  • Participant and Coordinator of: Level 1 through to Drala, Everyday Life Classes, Basic Goodness Classes, Weekthuns, Shambhala Meditation, Maitri Awareness, and more.


* Halifax Recreation Department: Lakeside, NS

  • Designed, introduced and implemented a very successful Tiny Tots Program.

Timeline

Volunteer Enki Early Childhood Counsellor

Enki Education Inc
06.2004 - 07.2008

Director/Childcare Educator

Cheri's Place Home Preschool
08.2000 - Current

Core Teacher Primary/ Grade 1/2 Support Teacher

Shambhala Elementary School
08.1997 - 07.2000

Personal Nanny

Ruth Burrows
03.1992 - 08.1997

ECE Level 2 - Early Childhood Care And Education

Jane Norman College

Enki Educator - Contemplative Education & Curriculum Philosophy

Enki Education Incorporated

GED -

Halifax Board of Trade Program

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