DANA TOPPING
Etobicoke,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Worked with special needs children recently in a private school where I developed individualized lesson plans which catered to their needs and interests.
In addition, I took various training seminars on outdoor education which enabled me to guide children's learning using elements from nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher (Temp for Maternity Leave)
Oak Learners
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lunchroom Supervisor
TDSB- George R. Gauld Junior School
11.2020 - Current
- Supervise children outside during lunch recess
- Keep up to date with children’s allergy information
- Communicate effectively with other supervisors throughout lunch period
- Ensure safety of children is always maintained
Early Childhood Educator/Designate Supervisor
Early Adventures
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Compiling weekly program plans for children in care
- Monitoring safety and behavior of children in classroom
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Assessing development of children ages 4-6 and implementing activities to enhance learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events and field trips.
- Setup of daily activities for children that are developmentally appropriate
- Ordered and restocked classroom supplies.
- Monitored students with special needs and helped integrate into normal classroom setting.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff while supporting program leaders with programming and scheduling requirements.
Receptionist
Planet Shoes Head Offices
02.2015 - 11.2018
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
Store Supervisor/Sales Assistant
Town Shoes
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Aided with in-store layout and design on a weekly basis
- Participated in staff training and aided the management with writing staff reviews
- Opened and closed the store on a regular basis (keyholder)
- Received various awards in customer service for positive attitude, enthusiasm and drive to succeed
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock and receiving deliveries.
- Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (Part Time)
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ONRed Cross Standard First Aid, Level C -
St. John Ambulance
College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.2012
Skills
- Customer and Client Relations
- Telephone Skills
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Public Speaking
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Child Development
- Innovative Lesson Planning
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher (Temp for Maternity Leave)
Oak Learners
09.2022 - 03.2023
Lunchroom Supervisor
TDSB- George R. Gauld Junior School
11.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Educator/Designate Supervisor
Early Adventures
12.2018 - 09.2022
Receptionist
Planet Shoes Head Offices
02.2015 - 11.2018
Store Supervisor/Sales Assistant
Town Shoes
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education (Part Time)
Toronto Metropolitan University
Red Cross Standard First Aid, Level C -
St. John Ambulance
College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Humber College
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