GENEVIEVE FURTADO
Barrie,ON
Summary
Bilingual Registered Early Childhood Educator with over five years of experience in childcare leadership and program planning. Led teams to maintain compliance with provincial licensing standards and fostered strong family relationships while creating inclusive learning environments. Skilled in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, with a focus on building collaborative, high-performing teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
The Kiddy Place Childcare
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Implemented age-appropriate educational programming and supervised daily activities.
- Supported children with exceptionalities in developing self-help and social skills.
- Led small and large group learning experiences.
- Followed the College of ECE Code of Ethics and 'How Does Learning Happen?' framework.
- Maintained strong communication with families and team members.
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement)
St. Thomas More Elementary
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Prepared classroom materials and supported daily classroom routines.
- Assisted children with exceptionalities, including feeding and toileting support.
- Facilitated group activities and individualized learning support.
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement)
Peel Manor Long-Term Care
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Followed patient care plans and reported behavioral or health changes.
- Facilitated mobility, transfers, and daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Operated mechanical lifts in accordance with safety protocols.
Volunteer
St. Agnes Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Supported children with exceptionalities in daily educational activities.
- Maintained a safe, organized, and clean learning environment.
- Assisted with feeding, toileting, and activity planning.
Supervisor / Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Provide daily leadership and operational oversight for classroom staff while promoting a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Coach, mentor, and support educators to maintain high standards of care, safety, and educational programming.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with Ministry of Education licensing requirements and the 'How Does Learning Happen?' framework.
- Coordinate classroom operations, health and safety practices, and engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Conduct observations and assessments of children's development to tailor individualized learning opportunities.
- Foster strong family relationships through proactive communication and effective conflict resolution.
- Facilitate onboarding and professional development for new educators, enhancing continuous improvement initiatives.
Education
Early Childhood Education (Honours) -
Algonquin College
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Sheridan College
Secondary School Diploma -
Notre Dame Secondary School
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Mentorship
- Family Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Inclusive Programming
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Health & Safety Compliance
- CPR & First Aid
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution techniques
Community Service And Internships
- Personal Support Worker (Student Placement), St. Thomas More Elementary, 03/14 – 04/14, Prepared classroom materials and supported daily classroom routines., Assisted children with exceptionalities, including feeding and toileting support., Facilitated group activities and individualized learning support.
- Personal Support Worker (Student Placement), Peel Manor Long-Term Care, 01/14 – 03/14, Followed patient care plans and reported behavioural or health changes., Assisted with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities., Used mechanical lifts safely and effectively.
- Volunteer, St. Agnes Elementary School, 01/10 – 06/10, Supported children with exceptionalities in daily educational activities., Maintained a safe, organized, and clean learning environment., Assisted with feeding, toileting, and activity planning.
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
The Kiddy Place Childcare
09.2020 - 08.2022
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement)
St. Thomas More Elementary
03.2014 - 04.2014
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement)
Peel Manor Long-Term Care
01.2014 - 03.2014
Volunteer
St. Agnes Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2010
Supervisor / Registered Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Education (Honours) -
Algonquin College
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Sheridan College
Secondary School Diploma -
Notre Dame Secondary School