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Christine Dicicco

Shawnigan,BC

Summary

Accomplished Infant/Toddler Educator with a proven track record at The Cridge Centre For The Family, excelling in classroom management and parent interaction. Spearheaded curriculum revisions and fostered inclusive environments, demonstrating mentorship and gardening expertise. Achieved significant improvements in child-parent engagement and learning outcomes. Lots of experience with loose parts, emergent curriculum, incorporating nature into planned activities at the Cridge Centre and also at Starchild Centre.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Infant/Toddler Educator

Starchild Childcare Centre
2022.05 - 2023.05
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Daily communication with Families and communicating progress reports for children ages 2-5 years of age.
  • Daily cleaning and organizing of equipment.
  • Responsible for keeping up to date records of children's medications, daily attendance.
  • Responsible for tending to gardening with young children and organizing planting of large vegetable garden.
  • Supervision of children with small farm animals such as goats and chickens.

Infant/Toddler Educator

Castles And Dreams Childcare Centre
2021.09 - 2022.01
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Implemented age appropriate activities for children ages 2-5. Established developmentally appropriate routines for meals, toileting, learning through play, emergent curriculum.
  • Keeping records of attendance, medical, behavioral reports.


Infant/Toddler Educator, Preschool Teacher

The Cridge Centre For The Family
1996.03 - 2016.07
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Implement age appropriate activities such as field trips and family events.
  • Keeping records of children's progress reports, incident reporting,
  • Driving children to field trip locations
  • Cleaning and organizing centre.
  • Acting as Practicum Supervisor to students from Camosun College.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Attending and contributing in regular staff meetings.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler

Camosun College
Victoria, BC

Early Childhood Care And Education

Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB
06.1990

High School Diploma -

Ft McMurray Composite High School
Fort McMurray, AB
06.1988

Skills

  • WHIMIS
  • First Aid
  • Food Safe
  • Lesson Planning
  • Parent Interaction
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Basic Sign language
  • Gardening
  • Animal care
  • Mentorship
  • Written and Oral communication
  • Driving (previously held class 2 license)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Infant/Toddler Educator

Starchild Childcare Centre
2022.05 - 2023.05

Infant/Toddler Educator

Castles And Dreams Childcare Centre
2021.09 - 2022.01

Infant/Toddler Educator, Preschool Teacher

The Cridge Centre For The Family
1996.03 - 2016.07

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education: Infant/Toddler

Camosun College

Early Childhood Care And Education

Keyano College

High School Diploma -

Ft McMurray Composite High School
Christine Dicicco