Grace Schienbein
Cold Lake,AB
Summary
Professional caregiver with proven track record of providing nurturing and reliable in-home childcare. Adept at fostering social-emotional growth and enhancing language development, I leveraged storytelling techniques and arts as a nanny and early childhood educator to significantly boost children's learning. I excell at creating structured, engaging activities and fostering safe environment. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with families and other caregivers. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and time management, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Play Power Inc.
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
In-Home Nanny
Private Family Nanny
12.2021 - Current
- Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
- Assisted in developing motor skills through engaging physical activities tailored to each child''s abilities.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
- Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
- Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
- Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
- Provided overnight care during family vacations or business trips, ensuring a seamless transition for the children.
- Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Fostered a love of learning through interactive educational activities helping children develop curiosity and critical thinking skills.
- Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
ECE/Director (maternity Cover)
First Smiles Child Care
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Boosted parent satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer accounts efficiently.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Established ongoing professional development goals for all staff, achieving full participation rates in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classrooms to verify safe and secure environment.
Ghostwriter
Kevin Anderson & Associates
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by manager, editor or publisher.
- Adapted writing styles to suit various target audiences, generating more effective communication results.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality written content tailored to their specific needs.
- Collaborated with clients to develop engaging content strategies and achieve their communication goals.
- Expanded personal knowledge base through continuous learning of new subjects and industries as required for each project.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to changes in client requirements or project scope, ensuring a seamless transition from initial concept to final deliverable.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by carefully listening to their ideas and incorporating feedback into revisions.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering long-term working relationships built on trust and professionalism.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards in handling sensitive information entrusted by clients throughout the ghostwriting process.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Efficiently organized workload, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance for optimal productivity.
Educational Assistant
Trinity Christian School
09.2006 - 07.2021
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Live-Out Nanny
Hodson Family
04.2002 - 09.2004
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Collaborated with parents in setting developmentally appropriate goals for each child monitoring and tracking progress throughout the year.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child's progress and needs.
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, and bedtime routines.
Educational Assistant
Trinity Christian School
08.1996 - 11.1999
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bow Valley College
Calgary08-2024
Certificate - Early Childhood Education Level 1
Basecorp, AB - Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB04-2023
Diploma - MLE For Structural Cognitive Modifiability
Hadassah-Canada-Wizo Research Institute
Jerusalem07-2009
Diploma - LPAD I For Structural Cognitive Modifiability
Hadassah-Canada-Wizo Research Institute
Jerusalem07-2008
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Arts and crafts
- Storytelling Techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Language development
- Lesson Planning
- Behavioral modeling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Food Handler's Permit/License – Local Health Departments.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Play Power Inc.
05.2024 - Current
ECE/Director (maternity Cover)
First Smiles Child Care
07.2022 - 10.2023
In-Home Nanny
Private Family Nanny
12.2021 - Current
Ghostwriter
Kevin Anderson & Associates
08.2015 - 01.2023
Educational Assistant
Trinity Christian School
09.2006 - 07.2021
Live-Out Nanny
Hodson Family
04.2002 - 09.2004
Educational Assistant
Trinity Christian School
08.1996 - 11.1999
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Food Handler's Permit/License – Local Health Departments.
Certificate - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bow Valley College
Certificate - Early Childhood Education Level 1
Basecorp, AB - Grant MacEwan University
Diploma - MLE For Structural Cognitive Modifiability
Hadassah-Canada-Wizo Research Institute
Diploma - LPAD I For Structural Cognitive Modifiability
Hadassah-Canada-Wizo Research Institute
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