Erin Chittle
Courtenay,BC
Summary
I am a highly motivated and experienced Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience in teaching young children. I Possess an extensive background working in different classroom settings as well as being competent at planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of educational activities to support the development of all children within my care. I am passionate about creating fun and creative learning experiences that will contribute to the emotional, social and educational growth of each individual child. I am committed to building strong relationships with families through open communication ensuring that the needs of each child are met accordingly. I am very passionate about program development and offer many strong attributes when operating a program,
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
City Of Courtenay
09.2023 - Current
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities such as field trips and community service projects to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Before And After School Care Teacher
WEECARE INC
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Manage classroom supplies and materials
- Develop and implement age appropriate activities for children ages 5-12
- Assist children in understanding their emotions and building self-confidence
- Encouraged children's autonomy and independence
- Engage and supervise children in before and after school care program
- Create and implement fun and educational activities
- Monitor children's activities
- Assist with homework and educational activities
- Establish positive relationships with parents
- Foster a safe and nurturing environment
- Monitor and document students' progress
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety and health regulations
- Provide support to children and families
- Develop and implement plans and activities that meet children's needs
- Address any behavioral issues
- Handle emergency situations
- Provide first aid as needed
- Assist with school pick up and drop off
- Collaborate with other staff
- Utilize effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Senior Educator (Preschool)
SEA TO SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES
11.2014 - 03.2021
- Developed lesson plans for individual and group activities
- Taught basic academic and social skills
- Guided children in playing learning games
- Encouraged positive behavior
- Observed and evaluated student performance
- Developed and implemented individualized instruction plans
- Provided a safe and secure learning environment
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback
- Assisted in promoting developmentally appropriate practices
- Collaborated with parents and school staff
- Developed creative arts activities
- Maintained student records
- Encouraged children to express their feelings
- Managed challenging behavior
- Assisted children in forming relationships
- Identified children's needs and provided support
- Assisted in preparing for special events
- Conducted assessments to track student progress.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
Education
ECE Certificate - Early Childhood Education
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
Cranbrook, BC06.2015
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Flagstaff AZ06.2005
Skills
- First Aid
- Teaching
- Early Numeracy
- Early Literacy
- Child Assessment
- Behavioral Management
- Child Development Knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Group Facilitation
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Organizational Management
- Writing
- Speaking
- Training and mentoring
- Expectation setting
- Staff Management
Contact
Odiebeagle@gmail.com, 604-848-4754
Certification
- High Scope Certification
- Seeds of Empathy Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Food Safe Certification
- BC Early Learning Framework
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
City Of Courtenay
09.2023 - Current
Before And After School Care Teacher
WEECARE INC
09.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Educator (Preschool)
SEA TO SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES
11.2014 - 03.2021
ECE Certificate - Early Childhood Education
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
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