Grace Alexander
Orangeville,ON
Summary
Outgoing, passionate, and detail orientated early childhood educator showcasing 7 years of experience working in school and child-care centres. Committed to providing all students with outstanding education experiences. Proven ability to collaborate well among other inter-professionals creating a friendly environment,
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Registered ECE
Credit Meadows YMCA
06.2022 - Current
- Assist classroom educator in implementing program plans and activities
- Support in providing a safe learning environment
- Supervise play and education for up to 8 students at once
- Manage student behaviours
- Prepare materials for learning
- Work with toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Supply Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
04.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Student Teacher
Princess Elizabeth Public School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Conduct lessons for students in grade six, seven, and eight
- Support students' emotional and social development
- Record daily attendance
- Manage a class of 26 students
- Foster a supportive learning environment in the classroom
- Communicate effectively with co-workers
- Work and support school equity team.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Student Teacher
Parkinson Centennial Public School
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted lessons for students in a grade 3/4 and 4/5 split class
- Supported students' emotional and social development
- Recorded daily attendance
- Managed a class of 24 students
- Fostered a supportive learning environment in the classroom
- Aided the classroom teacher in lessons
- Communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Supervisor Keyholder
Bulk Barn
10.2015 - 11.2021
- Consistently put customers first by handling their needs with a sense of compassion
- Opened and closed store, including counting cash, and opening and closing cash registers
- Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service
- Educated customers on product and service offerings
- Cleaned the store each night to the expectations of the store owners.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Student Teacher
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted learning activities for children in junior and senior kindergarten
- Supported children's emotional and social development
- Recorded daily attendance
- Managed a class of 26 students
- Fostered a supportive learning environment in the classroom
- Aided the classroom teacher and ECE with transitions
- Communicated effectively with parents about their children.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Wilfird Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06.2022
Ontario High School Diploma -
Orangeville District Secondary School
Orangeville, ON06.2018
Skills
- Compassionate
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication
- Adaptable
- Classroom Organization
Certification
- REGISTERED ECE, College of Early Childhood Educators, 06/01/22
- OCT, Ontario College of Teachers, 06/20/24
- Standard First Aid & CPR/Level C, Saje vital signs, 18/07/24 - 18/07/27
- COMMIT TO KIDS’ CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM, Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc, 11/01/23
Timeline
Supply Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
04.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Princess Elizabeth Public School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Parkinson Centennial Public School
09.2022 - 04.2023
Supply Registered ECE
Credit Meadows YMCA
06.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
09.2019 - 11.2019
Supervisor Keyholder
Bulk Barn
10.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Education -
Wilfird Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
Ontario High School Diploma -
Orangeville District Secondary School
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