Deanna Erickson
Fort St. James
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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Years Assistant
Nezul Be Hunuyeh Child & Family Services
06.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Preschool Teacher
Nakalbun Education Society
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator
Nak'azdli Whuten
09.2009 - 06.2019
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Janitor
Nak'azdli Whuten
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained clean and comfortable environment in building by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean and sanitized inside and out.
- Used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
Education
License Certificate - Aboriginal Early Childhood Education
College of New Caledonia
Fort St. James, BC06.2009
Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Time Management
- Supervision and Leadership
- Multitasking
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Class 5 Driver's License
- First Aid/CPR
- Food Safe
- WHMIS
Timeline
Early Years Assistant
Nezul Be Hunuyeh Child & Family Services
06.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Nakalbun Education Society
03.2018 - 04.2023
Janitor
Nak'azdli Whuten
10.2015 - 02.2016
Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator
Nak'azdli Whuten
09.2009 - 06.2019
License Certificate - Aboriginal Early Childhood Education
College of New Caledonia
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