COURTNEY LARSEN
Winnipeg
Summary
I have six years of childcare and education experience and have dedicated my life to becoming an educator. I am experienced with lesson planning and classroom management. In the classroom, I strive to utilize effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning, with a strong understanding of educational best practices and student engagement techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Candidate
Joseph Teres School
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Taught grades two and five
- Planned and taught subjects such as French, ELA, Social Studies and Math
- Implemented classroom management techniques
- Volunteered in extra curriculars
Teacher Candidate
Donwood School
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Taught grade five
- Planned and taught Social Studies, ELA and French lessons
- Volunteered to help with Winter Concert and various extra curricular activities
Childcare Assistant
Kinderworld School Age Centre
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised a group of up to 40 children at a time
- Signed children in and out upon arrival and departure
- Took students on field trips off of centre grounds
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children
Childcare Assistant
EMU School Age Centre
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Supervised groups of up to 15 school aged children at a time
- Signed children in and out upon arrival and departure
- Took students to nearby parks off of school grounds
- Play games, plan and supervise art activities indoors and outdoors with children
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities
Childcare Assistant
Canterbury Park Daycare
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Supervised children ages 1-11 years old
- Helped with outdoor activities with the children
- Overseen lunch and snack periods
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration
Adult Care
Private Respite
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Engage in activities (shopping, bowling, movies, etc.)
- Assisted with bedtime routine
Labeller
PPG Coatings
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Create and apply labels to products
- Packaging products for shipment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Child Developmental Studies
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06-2025
High School Diploma -
Murdoch MacKay Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06-2019
Skills
- Six years of childcare and teaching experience with children aged 1-11
- Patience and empathy
- Group supervision
- Empathy and patience
- Safety awareness
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Czech
Elementary
Certification
- First Aid Certification - Valid as of 05/01/24.
- CCA Certified - Valid as of 06/24/21
- Commit to Kids Certification - Valid as of 04/23/24
- Treaty Training Certification - Valid as of 01/24
Timeline
Teacher Candidate
Joseph Teres School
09.2024 - 04.2025
Childcare Assistant
Kinderworld School Age Centre
05.2024 - 09.2024
Teacher Candidate
Donwood School
09.2023 - 04.2024
Childcare Assistant
EMU School Age Centre
06.2021 - 09.2023
Adult Care
Private Respite
02.2020 - 03.2020
Childcare Assistant
Canterbury Park Daycare
07.2019 - 09.2019
Labeller
PPG Coatings
06.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Child Developmental Studies
University of Winnipeg
High School Diploma -
Murdoch MacKay Collegiate
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