Elizabeth Gagnon
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator Assistant with background in helping shape young minds. Experience includes developing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering social development and promoting positive self-esteem. Skills include clear communication, patience, creativity, and strong understanding of child development principles. Impact made through creation of engaging learning environments that support diverse educational needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
KidsFirst Child Care Centre
Courtice, Ontario
02.2022 - Current
- Assist in parent communication through childcare app Lillio (HiMama), emails, and phone calls
- Assist in staff meetings and conversations
- Supporting program staff when needed
- Experience with Ministry of Education and Health Department inspections
- Management of enrollment and onboarding new families including creating children files
- Experience creating new staff files and assisting with staff evaluations
- Experience being a designate when the supervisor is away
Early Childhood Assistant
KidsFirst Child Care Centre
Courtice, Ontario
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Program staff in infant and preschool program.
- Create daily program plans and activities using the ELECT document
- Responsible for daily attendance record, cleaning logs, and classroom set-up
- Training new staff on program planning, opening and closing duties
- Assist in potty training and diapering routines
Part time Nanny
In home Nanny
Bowmanville, Ontario
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Taking the children out for daily walks and different experiences
- Assisting with putting the children to sleep
- Preparing meals and snacks for the children
- Diapering and changing the children
Education
Part-Time and Professional Learning ECE program -
Durham College
Pre-Health Program -
Flemming College
St. Stephen’s Catholic Secondary School -
BowmanvilleSkills
- First Aid and CPR level C
- Immunizations and TB test
- CCEYA Self Test Schedule 1
- WHMIS certification
- Food Handlers Certification
- Program planning
- Staff training
- Enrollment management
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and record keeping
- Classroom management
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
KidsFirst Child Care Centre
02.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Assistant
KidsFirst Child Care Centre
02.2022 - 05.2023
Part time Nanny
In home Nanny
01.2016 - 05.2022
Part-Time and Professional Learning ECE program -
Durham College
Pre-Health Program -
Flemming College