Fidia Niyiheka
Edmonton
Summary
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating inclusive and stimulating learning environments. Utilizes creative teaching methods and behavioral management strategies to engage young learners. Knowledge of developmental milestones and effective communication with parents and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Best Start Daycare
06.2024 - Current
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Utilized creative arts to enhance children's expressive abilities and creativity.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs of children, ensuring inclusive learning experience.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Planning and implementing weekly programs based on children's interests
- Documenting and observing children's progress
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
- Improved classroom behavior by establishing and consistently applying clear rules and expectations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Early Childhood Educator
Curious Learners Daycare
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northern Lake College
Slave Lake, AB06-2025
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Lesson planning
- Maintaining safety
- Safety awareness
- Curriculum planning
- Classroom organization
- Practical learning
- Leading activities
- Storytelling techniques
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
- Early literacy
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Level 2 Certificate
- Food safety
- Class 5 Driver's License
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Best Start Daycare
06.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Curious Learners Daycare
04.2021 - 05.2024
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Northern Lake College
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