Courtney Maclean
Pickering,ON
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Student at George Brown College, skilled in fostering critical thinking and effective classroom management. Proven ability to enhance children's engagement through hands-on activities while maintaining confidentiality and promoting a safe, inclusive environment. Committed to continuous improvement and responsive to new challenges in educational settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Placement Student
George Brown College
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborative techniques and working effectively with colleagues to establish and implement lesson plans, shared objectives which enhances the overall approach of the curriculum experience.
- Increased children's curiosity and engagement through the implementation of hands-on activities and group projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and enhance instructional quality across the centre.
- Continuous reflection on children’s challenging behaviours through practicum and identifying the underlying causes of specific behaviours and how to respond to them effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrated competence and vigilance during transitions, while effectively supporting the physical movement of children from an indoor to outdoor environment by collaborating with RECE’s and providing guidance to ensure an untroubled transition.
Field Placement Student
George Brown College
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and parents, fostering open communication channels.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into daily activities.
- Displayed excellent organizational and leadership skills while maintaining an effective and systematic learning environment for children to thrive cognitively.
- Perpetuate integrity and professionalism by maintaining confidentiality and exemplify respect for all colleagues, families and children ensuring a well-balanced and supportive environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, by promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment for all the children.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto06-2026
Skills
- Knowledge of developmental milestones
- Cultural Competence
- Compassionate communication
- Concise messaging
- Responsive to new challenges
- Proficient in handling multiple priorities
- Confidentiality
- Effective classroom management
Accomplishments
Positive Behaviour Support
• Effectively offered behavioural support strategies which consisted of positive reinforcement, consistent routines and expectations amongst children.
• Promoting social and emotional development while engaging in activities that are focused on supporting children’s emotional intelligence as well as conflict resolution.
• Leading with positive interactions which effectively led children to improve their social skills and foster empathy.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
CPR Level C Standard - St. John Ambulance
January 2023 - January 2026
- CPR Techniques for:
Adults
Children
Infants - Choking (Heimlich maneuver) for:
Conscious and unconscious adults, children, and infants. - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
- Two-rescuer CPR techniques (working with another person).
- Emergency Scene Management
Assessing hazards, getting help, prioritizing care.
Timeline
Field Placement Student
George Brown College
07.2025 - 08.2025
Field Placement Student
George Brown College
10.2024 - 12.2024
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
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