Emily Wheaton
Sackville,NB
Summary
Recent Bachelor of Arts graduate from Crandall University with the intent to continue studies to pursue a Bachelor of Education. Began post-secondary studies within the field of early childhood education in 2015, graduating with high honours in Early Childhood Education, paired with almost 10 years experience working with children in various capacities. A compassionate, multi-skilled professional, driven to become a part of Anglophone East School District's diverse and impactful team of teaching staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Educator
Family and Early Childhood Anglophone East Inc
Moncton, New Brunswick
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct developmental screenings and assessments in-home with caregivers and their children from birth to 8 years old, using provincially approved tools.
- Synthesizing, scoring, and interpreting the results of in-home assessments to guide the process of goal making with the family.
- Supporting families through education and guidance to further elicit a better understanding of their child's unique development and behaviour, in order to create positive change.
- Develop individualized SMART goals with families based on areas of need, meeting children and families where they are currently at, while using a strengths-based approach to leverage family and/or child challenges.
- Participate in transition planning from our services into kindergarten entrance; completing an in-depth transition to kindergarten report for the school, collaborating with school personnel while continuing to support and accompany families to school meetings if family chooses.
- Collaborate with various community professionals; children on our caseload may be involved with various services or supports such as school staff, VIVA therapeutic services staff, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, counselors, doctors, social workers and daycare educators, In order to better support children and their families' unique needs, and to facilitate open communication, transparency, and collaborative involvement.
- Plan, create, and implement developmentally appropriate intervention activities during visits with children and their families that address various developmental domains such as fine motor, gross motor, personal-social, communication, problem solving, social-emotional development, self-regulation and more.
- Access to continuing education opportunities and on site resources to better our work and understanding in complex and diverse needs, working with multicultural families, childhood disorders, mental well being of children and their families, developmental delays, and neurotypical development.
Youth and Senior Program Coordinator
YMCA of Cumberland
Amherst, Nova Scotia
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Planned and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of both youth and seniors of various ages.
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional, physical, and educational areas, such as chair fitness, STEM learning, paint nights, break-out rooms, etc.
- Supported and delivered the execution of programs for youth and senior groups.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants, and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
Educational Assistant
Spring Street Academy
Amherst, Nova Scotia
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supervised children during recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Supporting students with diverse needs, from various cultural backgrounds and diagnoses such as, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and other behavioural challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Crandall University
Moncton, NB10-2024
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB06-2016
High School Diploma -
Tantramar Regional High School
Sackville, NB06-2012
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of child development
- Strong leadership skills
- Problem solver
- Easily adaptable, and a critical thinker
- Strong assessment and observational skills
- Proficient in behavioral management strategies and positive child guidance
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Empathetic and understanding
- Inclusive practices
- In-depth knowledge of varying disorders
Certification
- Certified facilitator in Circle of Security Attachment (2022).
- Certified Level I Basic Instructor in Choice Theory (2024).
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing (2024).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Educator
Family and Early Childhood Anglophone East Inc
01.2022 - Current
Youth and Senior Program Coordinator
YMCA of Cumberland
08.2018 - 03.2020
Educational Assistant
Spring Street Academy
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Crandall University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
New Brunswick Community College
High School Diploma -
Tantramar Regional High School
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