Emma Wourms
Didsbury,Canada
Summary
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating nurturing and educational environment. Delivers engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that support children's growth. Track record of effective communication with both children and parents, fostering trust and collaboration.
Childcare professional prepared to bring compassionate approach to early childhood education. Proven track record in developing age-appropriate curricula and promoting social and emotional growth. Highly collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability. Skilled in classroom management and fostering positive interactions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Aid
Beacon Heights Elementry School
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Helped manage students
- Helped students with school work while the teacher was busy instructing the class or preoccupied with another student
- Offered one-on-one help with the children who were struggling, needed support or needed help focusing on the task at hand
- Kept small groups of students on task while in a separate room
Babysitter
Meghan Carter
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Fed children nutritious meals and snacks
- Maintained neat and sanitary conditions in shared and private areas
- Met needs of children as young as years old
- Supervised children when playing in neighborhood parks
- Entertained children with fun, educational and physical activities
- Remained calm when dealing with injuries and emergencies
Daycare Teacher
Kidz Clubhouse
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
Cashier
Buy-Low Foods
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped Customers with any inquiries of products sold in Buy-low to the best of my ability
- Stocked and faced shelves while balancing my main role as a cashier
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with customers in a friendly manner
Deli Clerk
Buy-Low Foods
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, taking orders and providing product information
- Operated meat slicing equipment safely and followed established safety protocols
- Promoted deli specials and new products to customers
- Followed all safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment such as slicers and ovens
- Understood and followed food safety procedures and requirements
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other deli items according to recipes
- Ensured proper labeling of prepared foods with expiration dates
- Maintained a clean and organized work area by sweeping, mopping, and stocking shelves
- Maintained an upbeat attitude during peak hours of business traffic
- Prepared, packaged, and labeled products for sale to customers
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton04-2028
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional strategies
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Alberta Driver's License
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Kidz Clubhouse
04.2024 - 08.2024
Teaching Aid
Beacon Heights Elementry School
09.2023 - 11.2024
Cashier
Buy-Low Foods
12.2022 - 08.2023
Deli Clerk
Buy-Low Foods
08.2021 - 12.2022
Babysitter
Meghan Carter
06.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Alberta
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