Dawn Zinkie
Point Edward,ON
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Lambton Kent District School Board, excelling in play-based learning and relationship building. Enhanced social skills and emotional development through innovative curriculum planning and inclusive activities. Committed to safety and fostering creativity, consistently achieving positive outcomes in child development and parental engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Lambton Kent District School Board
09.2010 - 02.2025
- Nurtured cooperative and supportive connections with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
- Enhanced children's emotional and social development by implementing interactive and inclusive classroom activities.
- Organized field trips that complemented classroom learning, expanding children's real-world understanding.
- Developed and executed age-appropriate curriculum, fostering love for learning in young children.
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Sarnia St. Annes Site
08.2009 - 07.2011
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON04.2008
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON04.1992
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
- Conflict resolution
- Sensory activities
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom organization
- Outdoor play
- Circle time management
- Artistic activities
- Leading activities
- Storytelling techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Affiliations
Registered with College of Early Childhood Educators
Accomplishments
Imperial Oil Higher Education Award
Honours Award
Dean's Honours List
ECE Mentor award and 3 Nominations
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Lambton Kent District School Board
09.2010 - 02.2025
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Sarnia St. Annes Site
08.2009 - 07.2011
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Lambton College
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
Lambton College
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