Christina Marie Pacheco
Toronto
Summary
To obtain the position of Resource Educator with the Every Child Belongs Unit at Children's Services, where I can leverage my expertise of over 10 years in early childhood education, inclusive program development, and support for diverse and equity-deserving communities. I aim to contribute to the mission of promoting access to high-quality early learning and child care services by facilitating the inclusion of children with extra support needs and collaborating with families, staff, and community partners to ensure an accessible, respectful, and supportive environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Hester How Early Learning Centre
2011.07 - Current
- Implemented programs by planning, developing and delivering daily play-based learning opportunities that supported and promoted the holistic development of children - cognitively, emotionally and physically, with particular attention to individual children's diverse needs, strengths, interests and stages of development
- Applied Ministry of Education, Early Years policy, pedagogical and curriculum papers (ELECT, How Does Learning Happens, Child care and Early Year's Act and City of Toronto Assessment for Quality Improvement in day-to-day practices
- Guided families and caregivers in learning about child development by presenting information sessions, modeling in programs and one-to-one support
- Conducted early identification activities and provided relevant consultative and/or direct services to children with extra needed support to ensure inclusive and effective integration within early years programs and in the community, as required
- Maintained ongoing evaluation of the child's development, providing strategies to support the child's continued growth within the context of the family and community
- Provided parent education and guidance in understanding their child's individual developmental pattern and to gain knowledge and skills to enhance the developmental process
- Designed, developed strategies to promote early identification and created inclusive environments and with partnering agencies
- Supervised students from high school and secondary institutions with respect to performance as required leading to students meeting placement competencies
- Prepared and facilitated workshops for the early learning community
- Elected to be staff representative and was responsible for day-to-day operations and report to the board of directors
- Ensured Health & Safety standards were met by; coordinating, promoting, and conducting various OH&S programs and activities; conducting OH&S assessments and; implementing health and safety strategies and action plans; coaching and advising management of OH&S policies, procedures, practices, and legislative requirements.
Play Based Therapist/Teaching and Curriculum Developer
Thrive Kids (Saturdays)
2017.11 - 2018.11
- Individual counseling with children and adolescents along with conducting therapeutic activities
- Functioned as a member of the treatment team for treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment planning of children and adolescents
- Maintained an ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment plan and modified the plan as required in consultation with other team members.
English Teacher
The English School
2015.05 - 2015.06
- Established lessons and programs for students in English language and literature by employing interactive study methods in Grades JK-8, based on the British education system
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Conducted skills evaluations and made recommendations to each student
- Encouraged parental involvement in their children's education and school activities.
Education
Children's Mental Health Certificate -
Humber College
Toronto, Ont.04.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education -
Ryerson University
Toronto, Ont.06.2015
Skills
- Exceptional Leadership skills.
- Superior written, oral and interpersonal skills.
- Strong team player, able to build solid relationships with colleagues, children and families.
- Experience in team building.
Achievementstraining
- Anaphylaxis Training - 06/2024
- WHMIS - 05/2024
- Workers Health & Safety Centre Training - 02/2024
- Psychosocial Hazards & Workplace Mental Health - 02/2024
- Child Abuse Workshop - 01/2024
- Valid Certificate of Standard Level First Aid CPR-C - 01/2021
- Sharing Sensitive News with Parents - 09/2019
- Raising Sexually Healthy Children Workshop Public Health - 11/2018
- Using the ASQ and Creating Developmental Support Plans for Young Children - 02/2016
- Introduction to American Sign Language - 10/2015
- Occupational Health and Safety - 02/2015
- Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare Workshop - 09/2012
Volunteer Experience
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ont., Program and Youth with Disabilities Support Volunteer, 01/2017, 08/2017, Assisted therapists in monitoring and supporting the extreme high-risk health, personal care and safety needs of youth with physical disabilities and/or developmental disabilities., Assisted therapists in programming and instruction for clients with extra support, as well as prepared activities., Provided appropriate encouragement and positive reinforcement for clients., Performed duties in a professional and courteous manner.
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Play Based Therapist/Teaching and Curriculum Developer
Thrive Kids (Saturdays)
2017.11 - 2018.11
English Teacher
The English School
2015.05 - 2015.06
Early Childhood Educator
Hester How Early Learning Centre
2011.07 - Current
Children's Mental Health Certificate -
Humber College
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education -
Ryerson University
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