Comfort Gbeve
Gatineau
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Field Work
Greater Gatineau Elementary School
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Early Childhood Educator
CPE Coupe De Pouce
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Kitchen Assistant
Produit Bio-Sphere
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Promoted accident prevention through proper and acceptable levels of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
Personal Support Worker
GEM Heath Care Services, Ottawa (Ontario)
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Main Street Children Centre, Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Education
DIPLOMA - Education
Heritage College Gatineau,CA
Gatineau, None09-2025
GED -
École L’Escale, Gatineau (Québec)
Gatineau, QC07-2024
Diploma - Health Care Management
Western Québec Career Centre, Gatineau (Québec)
Gatineau, QC06-2015
Skills
- Developmental needs
- Meal organizing
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Child assessment
- Child development knowledge
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom management
- Setting schedules
- Team collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Lesson planning
- Preparing meals
- Nutrition education
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Motor skill development
- Managing activities
- Child's CPR certified
- Child safety procedures
- Leading activities
Languages
French
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Field Work
Greater Gatineau Elementary School
02.2025 - 02.2025
Early Childhood Educator
CPE Coupe De Pouce
05.2019 - 08.2024
Kitchen Assistant
Produit Bio-Sphere
05.2018 - 08.2019
Personal Support Worker
GEM Heath Care Services, Ottawa (Ontario)
08.2016 - 06.2017
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Main Street Children Centre, Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
05.2010 - 08.2012
DIPLOMA - Education
Heritage College Gatineau,CA
GED -
École L’Escale, Gatineau (Québec)
Diploma - Health Care Management
Western Québec Career Centre, Gatineau (Québec)
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