Colleen Robinson
Winnipeg
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience, specializing in play-based learning and relationship building. Proven track record in enhancing children's social skills and fostering inclusive environments. Adept at curriculum planning and implementing effective classroom management strategies, ensuring a safe and engaging learning atmosphere for all students.
Knowledgeable with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics and support students' social and emotional growth.
Early childhood professional with a history of creating enriching educational experiences. Proven ability to design and implement curriculum that promotes cognitive and social development. Emphasizes collaboration and adapts to evolving classroom needs, ensuring positive outcomes for all students.
Proactive and caring worker with 20 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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator II
Festival Early Childcare
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for the continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Early Childhood Educator
Island Kids Academy
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for the continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents about children's achievements and areas for improvement, building strong family-teacher relationships.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Early Childhood Educator II and Supervisor
Island Kids Academy
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for the continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day's schedule.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering a sense of security and belonging.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of children, ensuring an inclusive learning experience.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet the needs of young learners.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
Early Childhood Educator II and Supervisor
Downs Children Centre
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for the continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
- Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering a sense of security and belonging.
- Monitored the classroom to verify a safe and secure environment.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
- Incorporated music, art, and literature into the curriculum.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Sensory activities
- Curriculum planning
- Safety awareness
- Fine motor skills
- Classroom organization
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor play
- Circle time management
- Dramatic play
- Motor skill development
- Artistic activities
- Leading activities
- Storytelling techniques
- Special needs education
Certification
CPR and First Aid:
Victoria, British Columbia
Completed
Managing and Leading in the Non-Profit Sector:
Erhard Associates
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed
Stress Management and Dealing with Difficult People:
Manitoba Child Care Association
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed
SAG: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention:
Winnipeg One School Division
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed
CBA - Early Childhood Education II:
Manitoba Child Care Association
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed
Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive Students
River East - Transcona Adult Education
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator II
Festival Early Childcare
06.2022 - 07.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Island Kids Academy
08.2017 - 12.2020
Early Childhood Educator II and Supervisor
Island Kids Academy
01.2012 - 12.2015
Early Childhood Educator II and Supervisor
Downs Children Centre
04.2011 - 12.2012
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