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Ellaine Mendoza Donaldson

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Personable preschool teacher with excellent class control and discipline. Focused on emotional, physical and social development within students. Detail-oriented and committed to forming meaningful relationships with children and families.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

A Childs Garden Preschool
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to engage young children in their educational development.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth in a safe environment.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Director

Play Community Child Development Center
09.2008 - 06.2011
  • Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
  • Communicated with, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
  • Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.

Preschool Teacher

PLAY Community Child Development Centre
06.2006 - 06.2007
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Assisted and supervised 8 children through entire school day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Child Studies Degree

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
06.2006

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Social Skills Development
  • Classroom Organization
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Health and safety
  • Literacy development
  • Learning assessment skills

Hobbies

I take pride in my mental and physical health and enjoy physical activities such as Yoga, running, walking my dog, weight training or skiing with my kids and husband.

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

A Childs Garden Preschool
01.2021 - 06.2024

Director

Play Community Child Development Center
09.2008 - 06.2011

Preschool Teacher

PLAY Community Child Development Centre
06.2006 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Child Studies Degree

Mount Royal University

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