Motivated individual with strong work ethic, Strong skilled Multitasker with organizational and team collaboration skills. Looking to advance my knowledge and skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
P.C.D.C /Shelley Farkas
03.2012 - Current
Cared for ages of 18 months to 12 years
Worked as temporary program leader from 2021-2022
Help Manage and lead staff
Developed progress plans and activities for children with extra developmental needs
Assisted, organized and attended Grant meetings with our Ealy childhood Coordinator, Parents and Supporting Professionals
One on one with children writing progress reports
Working in communication with our communities speech an language pathologist/ behavioral consultants
Helping to assist in communication with parents when problems arise
Assist with making schedules when needed
Assess children's developmental goals and needs
Monitored each childs educational progress with individualized charts and files.
Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Established positive relationships with co-workers, children and families.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for children
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social/emotional and intellectual growth.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Assessed student progresContinuingided feedback o
Developed and implemented behavior managemeContinuing
continuing to take professional developmental workshops and courses
CPR Fist aid recertification every 3 years
General Laborer
Westbow Construction/ Kim Westeringh
06.2020 - Current
Cleaned show home units
New construction clean in housing units
Move out cleans in rentals
Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
Inspected building for potential issues in building, reporting identified concerns to supervisor.
Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as , removing weeds, removing debris and checking lawn care jobs and reporting back
Promoted building security by checking units for locked doors and windows
Waitress/Cook Helper
Mr.Ribs/ Denton Drake And Tammy Walton
03.2008 - 03.2012
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent engaging service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
Assisted in management of staff
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Helped prep and prepare food when needed
Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage
Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Education
Level 2 Certification - Early Childhood Education
LakeLand College
Vermilion, AB
06.2022
No Degree - Acting Certificate
Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC
08.2005
High School Diploma -
Kinistino School
Kinistino, SK
06.2005
Skills
Issue/ Problem Resolution orientated
Collaborative and Team-Oriented/open minded
Enthusiastic Growth Orientated Person
Remedial Program Design
Program Leadership
School Community Relations
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Organizational and Planning Skills
Communicable Disease Knowledge
Motivating and Inspiring Staff and children
CPR/First aid and Psychological fist aid certified
Multiple Professional learning Certificates of completion From 2012-2023
Volunteer
Jubilee Lodge, kinistino, Sk- Care of elderly and companionship, 2005
Math Tutor, Kinistino High-school, 2000-2005
Drama Teacher aid, Kinistino High-school , 2006
Walked the streets of vancouver helping homeless by giving food and supplies/listening to stories (Self appointed no affiliations) .
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