CHRISTINA ALTOMARI DA COSTA
Bradford,Canada
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Early Childhood Educator
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto, Canada
09.2014 - Current
- Prepare learning centers that allowed for teacher/student interaction and offered students a variety of different learning opportunities.
- Working collaboratively with the teacher in implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of the child.
- All duties as assigned.
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Eugene Catholic School
Toronto, Canada
10.2022 - 04.2023
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Toronto, Canada
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Established a positive online learning environment where children were able to interact and engage in.
- Collaborating daily with the teacher and strategies to benefit each of the students’ needs and development.
- Building collaborative relationships with families to provide their child the best education possible to work with families to support a shared vision of learning and growth.
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Eugene Catholic School
Toronto, Canada
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Established a safe learning environment for the children.
- Encourage good behaviour using positive reinforcement.
- Worked collaboratively with the teacher in delivering daily learning centers that focused on math and literacy.
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Eugene Catholic School
Toronto, Canada
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Working collaboratively with the teacher and staff of school to deliver the Early Learning Program.
- Collaborating with the teacher in planning, developing and implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of children in their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development.
- Cooperating with the teachers in observing, monitoring and assessing the children’s progress.
Infant Teacher/Assistant Supervisor
Humberside Daycare
Toronto, Canada
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Work with children from the 6 months to 18 months.
- Programming daily activities that focus on everyday skills and abilities needed to support children’s early development.
- Creating a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn in.
- Responsible for providing the daily needs and support of each child.
- Role modeling positive behaviours and actions towards others.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior Division
University of Ottawa
01.2011
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Guelph-Humber
01.2010
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Seneca College
01.2005
Skills
- Child development
- Curriculum development
- Child development knowledge
- Collaborative teaching
- Knowledge of early learning standards
- Classroom management
Professional Development
- Special Education Part 1, 07/01/14
- Building Futures Workshops, 10/01/10
Timeline
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Eugene Catholic School
10.2022 - 04.2023
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Cecilia Catholic School
11.2020 - 12.2021
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Eugene Catholic School
11.2019 - 11.2020
Long Term Assignment Early Childhood Educator
St. Eugene Catholic School
03.2017 - 12.2017
Supply Early Childhood Educator
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2014 - Current
Infant Teacher/Assistant Supervisor
Humberside Daycare
10.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior Division
University of Ottawa
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Guelph-Humber
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Seneca College