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Daniela Polo Calderon

Daniela Polo Calderon

Bradford ,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic Early Childhood Educator Assistant at YMCA, skilled in creative lesson planning and supportive counseling. Successfully implemented individualized educational plans, enhancing student engagement and progress. Proven ability to foster parent-teacher communication and collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while promoting a nurturing learning environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

YMCA
Newmarket, Ontario
04.2023 - Current
  • Implemented individualized educational plans based on each child's needs.
  • Assisted teachers with documenting student progress using established assessment tools.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress or behavioral issues.
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and outdoor activities.
  • Facilitated social interactions among students during playtime or group activities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations pertaining to health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards.

Student Peer Mentor

Seneca
North York, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Educated peers about available resources such as tutoring services, counseling centers, career offices.
  • Attended monthly training sessions to stay up-to-date on new information regarding student development initiatives.
  • Developed strategies to help students adjust to college life, manage stress, and develop better study habits.

Team Lead

Chocolats Favoris
Aurora, Ontario
07.2019 - 07.2023
  • Coordinating the tasks of the team members in their shift, coaching, supervising, and solving problems encountered as needed.
  • Supported customers in finding suitable products that fit their needs.
  • Overseeing progress towards targeted goals each month in a fast-paced environment that required resolving conflicts in a timely manner.

Social Service Worker (CO-OP)

FCJ REFUGEE CENTER
Toronto, Ontario
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coordinate refugee settlement services by filling out forms and applications to submit to Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada.
  • Upheld confidentially while supporting the submission of documentation and speaking with the client.
  • Assisting in filling out work permits, open work permits for vulnerable workers, Humanitarian and Compassionate applications, and other documentation with the client (e.g., affidavits, narratives, etc.).
  • Attend the staff meeting and brainstorm new initiative ideas to promote youth engagement with the community (Giving Tuesday).

Education

Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - School of Arts & Science

Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
08-2025

Social Service Worker Diploma - Immigrants And Refugees

Seneca Polytechnic
Toronto, ON
08-2022

Skills

  • Supportive counseling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson implementation
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Child assessment
  • Curriculum-based lessons
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

-Valid G Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

- St. John Ambulance: Level C CPR/ AED

-Vulnerable Sector Check Clearance

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Peer Mentor

Seneca
09.2024 - 04.2025

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

YMCA
04.2023 - Current

Social Service Worker (CO-OP)

FCJ REFUGEE CENTER
09.2021 - 09.2022

Team Lead

Chocolats Favoris
07.2019 - 07.2023

Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - School of Arts & Science

Seneca Polytechnic

Social Service Worker Diploma - Immigrants And Refugees

Seneca Polytechnic

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