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Emma Wands

Kent Bridge,ON

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with motivation to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to maintaining safe, clean environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cafe Manager

Joshua Ministries
09.2015 - Current
  • Trained cafe employees on proper cooking procedures and safety regulations, staff were also trained to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
  • Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting, and supply ordering.
  • Filled in for absent employees in any position in cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
  • Grew cafe sales by effectively marketing business and improving customer relations strategies.
  • Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Home Daycare Provider

Owner/Operator
08.2011 - 06.2015
  • Managed home environment to keep areas clean, organized and free of safety hazards.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
  • Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
  • Changed diapers of very young children and assisted older kids with bathroom requirements.
  • Kept children safe and secure in different environments with diligent monitoring and effective management strategies.
  • Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.

Kindergarten Teacher

South Shore Christian School
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

A Child's World Daycare
07.2004 - 08.2007
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON
2008

Skills

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Basic Skills Teaching
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Role Playing and Interaction Methods
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Behavioral Modeling
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Organization

Certification

  • Registered Early Childhood Educator

Timeline

Cafe Manager

Joshua Ministries
09.2015 - Current

Home Daycare Provider

Owner/Operator
08.2011 - 06.2015

Kindergarten Teacher

South Shore Christian School
09.2007 - 06.2009

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

A Child's World Daycare
07.2004 - 08.2007

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology

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