Debora Fernando
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in education, focusing on student safety and inclusive learning. Expertise in managing budgets and schedules to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to supporting developmental growth in diverse student populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
06.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance toddler development and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated daily activities that fostered social, emotional, and cognitive skill growth.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify learning opportunities and address behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for all children.
- Communicated with parents about children's behavior and developmental milestones.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure classroom environment.
Toddler Teacher
Kindercircle Daycare
Toronto, Canada
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities enhancing physical, mental, and social development.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan individualized lessons addressing each child's unique needs.
- Facilitated meaningful conversations with parents regarding their child's growth and development.
Preschool Teacher
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
Scarborough, Canada
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Facilitated daily activities that fostered children's social and emotional development.
- Implemented inclusive teaching strategies for multicultural classrooms.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies to promote experiential learning.
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse preschool learners' needs.
Toddler Teacher
abc Academy
Toronto, Canada
03.2012 - 06.2018
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for toddler development and learning.
- Facilitated daily activities that enhanced social, emotional, and cognitive skills development.
- Monitored children's progress and provided tailored support to foster individual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to design lessons that addressed each child's unique developmental needs.
- Communicated with parents about children's behavior and developmental milestones.
Toddler room teacher
Creative Minds Montessori Academy
Scarborough, Canada
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Applied Montessori methods to encourage independent exploration and discovery, fostering a love for learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse toddler learning styles, promoting active participation.
- Participated in workshops on early childhood education strategies to enhance teaching techniques.
Order Picker
Monarch Books of Canada
Toronto, Canada
05.2009 - 11.2011
- Fulfilled orders accurately and quickly, meeting challenging daily objectives.
- Operated order picking equipment to retrieve products, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance picking processes, improving overall workflow.
- Packaged and labeled orders for shipment to customers.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding order issues.
Survey Interviewer
Forum Research
Toronto, Canada
11.2007 - 05.2009
- Conducted telephone interviews to gather public opinion data, enhancing data quality for analysis.
- Engaged participants to clarify survey questions, improving response quality and participant experience.
- Recorded responses in survey software systems, ensuring data accuracy for reliable reporting.
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario04.2011
General Arts and Science Certificate -
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario04.2009
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Toronto, Ontario06.2007
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Play-based learning
- Child development assessments
- Behavior management
- Safety protocols
- Parent engagement
Accomplishments Certificates
- Early Childhood Education Diploma (George Brown College), 06/11
- General Arts and Science Certificate (Seneca College), 04/09
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School), 06/07
- Skills in Training (Grade 8 - Robert Service Public School)
Professional Development
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators, 2011
- Member of the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care organization
- Attended many Professional Development Workshops
- CPR/ First Aid Certification
- Excellent receptive language in Tamil
Volunteer Experience
- Grace New Covenant Pentecostal Church, Sunday School Teacher for grade 2 children
- Tutoring, Assisted children in completing their daily homework and clarifying doubts they had in areas of English and Social Studies
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
06.2023 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Kindercircle Daycare
09.2018 - 11.2019
Preschool Teacher
Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services
06.2018 - 09.2018
Toddler Teacher
abc Academy
03.2012 - 06.2018
Toddler room teacher
Creative Minds Montessori Academy
11.2011 - 03.2012
Order Picker
Monarch Books of Canada
05.2009 - 11.2011
Survey Interviewer
Forum Research
11.2007 - 05.2009
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
George Brown College
General Arts and Science Certificate -
Seneca College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School