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Crystal Horrocks

Flin Flon,MB

Summary

Communicative, observant, and analytical thinker with 15+ years of well-rounded, progressive experience in Early Childhood Education and managerial positions. Organized Acting Director eager to leverage strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail to easily transition into a KidsFirst Home Visitor. Solid foundation in providing a supportive and understanding environment in a multitude of challenging situations. Quick learner, willing to advance any technical skills and program knowledge as required.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Assistant Director / Floor Leader

Kiddie Korner Day Care
01.2013 - Current
  • Maintain and foster positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Create and update records and files to maintain document compliance with the Early Learning and Childcare Program of Manitoba.
  • Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and develop strategies to improve assistance in areas of motor delays, cognitive delays, speech and hearing impairments.
  • Understand and apply policies as developed by the Board of Directors.
  • Work closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of childcare planning.
  • Coach, supervise and mentor staff, imparting early childhood educational knowledge to build strong skill sets.
  • Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Early Childhood Educator

T2 Thompson Daycare Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.

Floor Supervisor

Kiddies Northern Preschool
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Continued professional development and training and ensured that all policies were met for licensing by the Early Learning and Child Care Program of Manitoba

Education

High School Diploma - Many, Collegiate

Many Faces Education Centre
Flin Flon, MB

Early Childhood Educator - Early Childhood Education

University College of The North
Thompson, MB
06.2011

Skills

  • Childcare Facilities
  • Special Needs Education
  • Individualized Support
  • Leading Activities

Certification

General Knowledge of Microsoft programs ~ Working with Challenging Behaviors Course ~ For the Sake of the Children training ~ Criminal Back Ground Check and Abuse Registry Check ~ Circle of Security Training ~ Suicide Prevention Training ~ FASD Training ~ Current Manitoba Driver’s License

Timeline

Acting Assistant Director / Floor Leader

Kiddie Korner Day Care
01.2013 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

T2 Thompson Daycare Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013

Floor Supervisor

Kiddies Northern Preschool
01.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma - Many, Collegiate

Many Faces Education Centre

Early Childhood Educator - Early Childhood Education

University College of The North

General Knowledge of Microsoft programs ~ Working with Challenging Behaviors Course ~ For the Sake of the Children training ~ Criminal Back Ground Check and Abuse Registry Check ~ Circle of Security Training ~ Suicide Prevention Training ~ FASD Training ~ Current Manitoba Driver’s License

Crystal Horrocks