Colleen Boyer

• Responsible for the development and creation of both roles.

• Specifically focused on relationship development with community and schools.

• Work closely with community resources, school staff, and families both vulnerable and non-vulnerable

• Responsible for supporting families in dealings with community services - housing authorities, schools, YWCA, ECIP, Ministry of Social Services, daycares, KidsFirst, Jordans Principle

• Presentations pertaining to pre-kindergarten and The Early Years Family Resource Centre. These presentations are within large and small group settings as well as exhibitions and expos.

• Collaborated with teachers to create individualized learning plans for students, ensuring tailored support for academic success.
• Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
• Contributed to a positive school climate by addressing student concerns and fostering strong relationships with families.
• Coordinated special events that showcased student achievements, fostering a sense of pride and unity within the school community.
• Established partnerships with local businesses, securing donations and sponsorships for school events and programs.
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
• Managed sensitive situations involving students or families professionally and confidentially, maintaining trust within the school community.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Implemented effective design strategies for social media campaigns, increasing audience engagement and reach.
• • Develop and manage reporting systems for referral statistics, account management, and goal setting.

• Coordinate and create Executive Summaries for the Ministry of Education and Early Years Branch.

• Provide services such as outreach home visits in the family home as well as in community and school facilities.

• Create and present ideas for pilot classrooms based on Indigenous Ways of Knowing as well as classroom for intensive needs children in early years

• Support of The Early Years Family Resource Centre's Coordinator by developing and enhancing current programs to suit community need.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and review of educational learning plans.
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students' understanding of various subjects.
• Attained grants from local organizations to create an outdoor learning space
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments
• Mentored new teachers within the school community.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging attainable goals
• Classroom teaching experience within pre-kindergarten to grade 4
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops.
• Served as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.