Christine Dawdry
Edmonton
Summary
Preschool Teacher / Early Childhood Educator with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with the goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Proactive and caring worker with 17 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Dedicated Preschool Teacher & Early Childhood Educator provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher & Early Childhood Educator
Community Options - Edmonton Northwest Preschool & OOSC
08.2012 - Current
- 13 years of dedication & service to Community Options
- Operate and maintain 2 preschool classes both including 20 children each
- Manage and collaborate with co-teacher and multi-disciplinary team to foster learning and support children with diverse needs
- Cultivate, maintain, and oversee safe, clean, healthy environment for children and families in classroom, playground, and while on field trips
- Guide and inform new families through registration process
- Provide program tours to new families, and answer questions new families may have
- Host annual open house for upcoming school year
- Plan and organize field trips, classroom parties and events with family involvement.
- Foster strong partnerships and communication with families supported by monthly newsletters, daily conversations, emails/phone calls and volunteering opportunities
- Created and implemented virtual preschool classroom, as well as managed posting and sharing of preschool daily activities for families to be part of program virtually during COVID-19
- Oversee preschool finances: accepting/entering monthly payments, providing families with invoices/tax receipts, and completing monthly reconciliation
- Establish supportive and respectful relationships among staff and children, their families, and community
- Create positive environment of belonging, playing, seeking, participating, persisting and caring for all children
- Working collaboratively with community partners such as yoga teachers, music teachers, librarians from community Library etc
- Collect program volunteer data and documentation for funders.
- Provide guidance and training to volunteers and college practicum students .Work with out of school aged children in summer program, ages 5-12
- Committee member of Fund Development Team assisting in planning and execution of fundraising events as well as cultivating donations and funds
- Work as Community Options liaison on collective partnerships, events and initiatives hosted by Inglewood School (Edmonton Public School where our programs operate.) Act as an Outreach Ambassador for our preschool, Inglewood School and Inglewood community, supporting family needs in way of referrals, food assistance, clothing etc.
- Collaborate weekly with Communications Coordinator to provide preschool content for Community Options social media account
- Knowledgeable and trained in inclusive educational practices
- Timesaver trained (the software program used to track of children, attendance, contact information, payment statements etc.)
- Up to date on current Child Care Licensing Acts and Regulations as well as AHS and OHS guidelines.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques
Preschool & OOSC Educator
Brite Beginnings
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Maintained ratios with children to ensure quality care and supervision
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities and routines with children
- Performed daily opening and closing duties around Centre
- Performed daily cleaning tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering an inclusive environment for optimal student growth
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Flight Early Learning Framework And Curriculum
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Adept at Working With Special Needs Children
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Social Skills Development
- Early Childhood Education
- First Aid Knowledge
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
Certification
- Level 3 Early Childhood Educator (#448018)
- Police Check
- Child Intervention Check February 2024
- Standard Childcare First Aid & CPR
- Flight-Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Recipient of the 2015 Child Development Awards of Excellence
Training
- Respect in School
- Brain Story Certification
- Fostering Emotion Regulation
- Family Violence Protocol Implementation Training
- Parenting Counts Nobody’s Perfect Facilitator Training
Volunteer Experience
- Community Options - Event Volunteer
- Fund Development - Committee Member
Timeline
Preschool Teacher & Early Childhood Educator
Community Options - Edmonton Northwest Preschool & OOSC
08.2012 - Current
Preschool & OOSC Educator
Brite Beginnings
08.2011 - 01.2012
Certificate Of Completion - Flight Early Learning Framework And Curriculum
MacEwan University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma
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