Christa Anders
Beamsville
Summary
- Working in the childcare field for over 15 years
- Successfully managed and educated children from 6 months to 10 years
- Creative thinker and enjoy incorporating new ideas as well as the children's interests to create developmentally appropriate programming
- Maintains professional yet caring relationships with the families in care
- Confident in skills and abilities in the classroom and interactions with children of all ages and walks of life
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Supervisor
Beamsville Early Learning And Child Care Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Scheduled and supervised staff, ensured the implementation of quality care and education
- Directed team of 10 personnel, overseeing records, performance and quality assurance.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Beamsville Early Learning and Child Care Centre
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Introduced new, exciting and educational programming in classroom
- Implemented humorous and informative communication styles to parents, kept families engaged and excited about daily happenings
- Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
- Motivated and encouraged coworkers to work at fullest and most creative potential
- Collaborated with 2-3 teachers to promote appropriate care and education for up to 24 children
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities
Childcare Supervisor
YMCA
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Successfully managed 3 employees and over 30 families.
- Maintained facility compliance with applicable laws and standards.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached on areas in need of improvement.
- Coordinated schedules and team assignments.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Childcare Provider
Kidzdome Preschool
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
KidLogic
08.2005 - 12.2011
- Redirected children, modeled positive behaviours.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Burlington, ON06.2005
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
St. Lawerence College
Kingston, ONEarly Childhood Education - ECE
Niagara College
Welland, ON06.2023
Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Organization
- Supervision
- Time management
- Excellent rapport with centre families
- Supportive and positive collaborator
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certifed
- Red Cross "Beyond the Hurt" Bullying Awareness and Prevention
- WHMIS
- Food Handler Certificate
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Beamsville Early Learning And Child Care Centre
06.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Beamsville Early Learning and Child Care Centre
10.2021 - 06.2023
Childcare Supervisor
YMCA
12.2017 - 03.2020
Childcare Provider
Kidzdome Preschool
10.2013 - 03.2014
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
KidLogic
08.2005 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
St. Lawerence College
Early Childhood Education - ECE
Niagara College
- First Aid/CPR Certifed
- Red Cross "Beyond the Hurt" Bullying Awareness and Prevention
- WHMIS
- Food Handler Certificate
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