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Ethel Corbin

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Positive and committed Early Childhood Educator professional offering 27 years of success working with young children to foster positive educational outcomes. Highly skilled in interacting with families and other academic personnel to cultivate a high-quality learning environment. Adept at working with diverse age groups and developmental skill levels to build rapport and drive academic growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Designated Early Childhood Educator

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Hamilton, ON
09.2011 - Current
  • Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
  • Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Early Childhood Educator

Pumpkin Patch Day Care
Hamilton, ON
09.2002 - 09.2011
  • Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.

Early Childhood Educator

St. Matthew's House
Hamilton, ON
03.1996 - 09.2002
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
  • Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
  • Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
  • Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
  • Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.

Education

Early Childhood Educator -

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
06-1995

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Special Education
  • Managing Activities
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Special Needs Education
  • Developmental Needs
  • Classroom Management
  • Social-Emotional Learning

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Designated Early Childhood Educator

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
09.2011 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Pumpkin Patch Day Care
09.2002 - 09.2011

Early Childhood Educator

St. Matthew's House
03.1996 - 09.2002

Early Childhood Educator -

Mohawk College
Ethel Corbin