Dianna Di Donato - Marques
North York
Summary
To secure an occupation where I can be compassionate and an encouraging Early Childhood Team Member devoted to helping children from infancy to ages 5 years old explore personal interests and talents. Skilled in classroom and behavior management, documentation and safety monitoring. Early childhood professional well-versed in planning lessons and activities to engage and interest students in learning and personal development. Attentive to children, balancing compliance requirements with individual needs. Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. 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. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 15 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Services Lead
Ozz Electric Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Main receptionist with communications through multiple companies in 1 building
- Assisted and supported with Health and Safety on a daily basis
- Took over booking & communicating with foreman's, supervisors & project managers for all ESA inspections.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2010 - Current
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
- Fostered social skills and emotional growth in children through daily group activities and individualized attention.
- Improved literacy skills in young learners by incorporating storytelling, songs, and reading materials into lessons.
- Boosted language development in non-native speakers through targeted language instruction and bilingual resources.
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
- Increased early numeracy understanding by integrating counting games, number recognition, and basic math concepts into everyday activities.
- Supported diverse learning needs of children with tailored lesson plans and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Partnered with parents to facilitate consistent routines and reinforce positive behaviors in children both at home and in the classroom setting.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing regular feedback to parents regarding their child''s developmental milestones.
- Implemented STEM-focused activities to introduce students to scientific concepts while fostering problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged physical activity among students by incorporating movement breaks throughout the day and coordinating outdoor playtime opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within the classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Coordinated field trips and other enrichment activities to expose children to new experiences and enhance their understanding of the world around them.
- Continuously pursued professional growth opportunities through participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, and coursework to stay current with best practices within the early childhood education field.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- 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.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Educational Assistant
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant supervisor & School Aged ECE
Chabad of Midtown Toronto
04.2009 - 09.2009
Supply Work
Casa Loma Child Care Centre
08.2008 - 12.2008
Running Kids Zone/ Sports Clinic
City Of Toronto, Parks And Recreation - Glenlong C
02.2008 - 06.2008
Summer Camp Leader
City Of Toronto, Parks And Recreation
06.2007 - 08.2007
Avondale Camp Counselor
City Of Toronto, Parks And Recreation
06.2006 - 08.2006
Education
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer/Technical Skills
- Fluent in speaking and writing in English
- Capable of writing concise memo's, letters, and reports
- Often take lead role when completing group projects
- Play and lead sports teams
- Successfully organize and implement school trips, concerts/ plays
- Early Childhood Development
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Physical Education Programs
- Continuing Education Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Computer Technical Skills
- Proficient use of the Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Proficient use of Apple products such as pages, Numbers, Keynote and more.
Relevant Courses And Accomplishments
- L.I.T (Leadership In Training) Certificate
- Safe Employee Certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Over 450 hours at Columbus Centre Daycare
- City of Toronto, Leader In Training (L.I.T)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Office Services Lead
Ozz Electric Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2010 - Current
Educational Assistant
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant supervisor & School Aged ECE
Chabad of Midtown Toronto
04.2009 - 09.2009
Supply Work
Casa Loma Child Care Centre
08.2008 - 12.2008
Running Kids Zone/ Sports Clinic
City Of Toronto, Parks And Recreation - Glenlong C
02.2008 - 06.2008
Summer Camp Leader
City Of Toronto, Parks And Recreation
06.2007 - 08.2007
Avondale Camp Counselor
City Of Toronto, Parks And Recreation
06.2006 - 08.2006
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