GLORIA BENNETT
Bayview Community Preschool
Vancouver,Canada
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Early Childhood Educator with Infant/Toddler and Special Needs certifications holding 7+ years of leadership in licensed early learning environments across British Columbia and Ontario. Skilled in staff supervision and development, program administration, licensing compliance, budgeting, curriculum leadership, and family and community partnerships. Currently serve as Preschool Program Supervisor serving approximately 50 children, providing operational leadership and supervising a team of educators. Recognized for collaborative, relationship-based leadership that builds positive workplace cultures and high-quality, inclusive learning environments where children are respected as capable, competent learners.
Work History
Preschool Program Supervisor
2 Years 8 Months- Provide operational leadership for a licensed preschool serving approximately 50 children while supervising a team of educators and supporting the Executive Director in the successful operation of the preschool program.
- Manage program execution including child-led arts, STEM and nature-based activities.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new educators to ensure alignment with program values and standards.
- Mentor practicum students.
- Facilitate meetings and collaborative planning.
- Oversaw administrative tasks for preschool program.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness.
- Oversee health and safety procedures.
- Maintain confidential child records.
- Manage purchasing and inventory.
- Monitor program expenditures.
- Lead curriculum development.
- Develop pedagogical documentation.
- Support behaviour planning.
- Coordinated family engagement initiatives to strengthen community relationships and foster parental involvement in preschool activities.
- Build community partnerships.
- Integrate Indigenous perspectives into programming.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
2 Years- Mentored educators and practicum students to enhance teaching practices and student engagement.
- Facilitated child-led activities.
- Planned land-based learning.
- Facilitated procurement of necessary supplies.
- Created pedagogical documentation to support curriculum development and educator reflection.
- Established collaborative relationships with children, coworkers and families.
Registered Early Childhood Educator (Lead)
1 Year- Led preschool classroom operations to create a nurturing learning environment.
- Supervised classroom assistants to ensure effective support for children's development.
- Planned curriculum.
- Facilitated inclusion activities for children with diverse needs.
- Conducted parent conferences to strengthen family engagement and communication.
- Maintained developmental records.
Children's Program Director
3 Years- Built relationships with children, families and volunteers.
- Managed departmental budget to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Recruited and supervised volunteers.
- Managed departmental budget.
- Organized community events.
- Wrote policies.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage.
Children's Program Director
- Built relationships with children, volunteers and families.
- Facilitated quality children's programming.
- Supervised 30 volunteers to enhance program delivery and support.
- Supervised approximately 30 volunteers.
- Coordinated camps and special events to provide enriching experiences for children.
Education
College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Religious Studies
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- The Reggio Emilia Pedagogical Approach
Forest Schooling Diploma
Skills
Relationship Building with Children and Families
Conflict Resolution
Team Building
Curriculum Planning
Classroom Design
Documentation
Licensing Records
Employee Training and Development
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
MailChimp
Canva
Lillio and Other Parent Communication Apps
Certification
- Administration & Management For Child Care Course Completion Certificate from BC Childcare Resource and Referral
- Emergency Childcare First Aid & CPR/AED Level B
- FoodSafe Level 1
Interests
Children's Song Writing
Storytelling
Puppeteering
Gardening
Crafting and DIY Projects
Foraging
Cooking
Health and Wellness
Camping
Multiculturalism
Timeline
Preschool Program Supervisor
Bayview Community Preschool
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Saplings Outdoor Program
01.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Registered Early Childhood Educator (Lead)
BrightPath Early Learning Centre
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Children's Program Director
Peterborough Unitarian Fellowship
01.2017 - 01.2020Read More
Children's Program Director
Elevation
2010 - 2013Read More
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
College Diploma from Early Childhood Education
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University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts from Honours Religious Studies
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Trent University
from Bachelor of Business Administration
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Loris Malaguzzi Conference Centre
from The Reggio Emilia Pedagogical Approach
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Centre of Excellence
Forest Schooling Diploma
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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- Workshop facilitator on:
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Building
- Reggio Emilia Principles
- Building Multicultural Community-Based Programs
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Seven+ years of progressive leadership in licensed childcare
- Preschool Program Supervisor responsible for daily operations
- Supervise and mentor six educators
- Interviewing, hiring and onboarding experience
- Budget administration and purchasing
- Staff scheduling and operational planning
- Licensing compliance
- Performance coaching and mentorship
- Professional workshop facilitator
- Reggio Emilia study in Italy
- Forest School educator
- Infant/Toddler and Special Needs specialist