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Melanie Mashiana

Vancouver

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator skilled in play-based learning and relationship building. Successfully developed engaging curricula that enhanced children's cognitive and social-emotional skills. Mentored junior educators (by being a sponsor teacher), fostering a collaborative environment and promoting best practices in classroom management (experienced in acting senior supervisor role).

Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to make meaningful contributions with commitment and purpose.

Committed to nurturing children's educational and emotional growth.

Knowledgeable with strong foundation in early childhood education.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

YWCA Metro Vancouver
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to foster child development and learning.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and emotional needs effectively.
  • Facilitated engaging activities that promoted social, physical, and cognitive skills among children.
  • Mentored junior educators on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.

Auxiliary and Part Time Early Childhood Educator

YWCA Metro Vancouver
08.2010 - 2015

Provided supplementary help and support to full time staff at multi locations.

Worked on a term contract at Citygate for one year.

  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • 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.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Langara College
Vancouver, British Columbia
06-2011

Skills

  • Play-based learning
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Maintaining safety
  • Conflict resolution
  • Curriculum planning
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Parent-teacher communication

Languages

English
Tagalog

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

YWCA Metro Vancouver
08.2015 - Current

Auxiliary and Part Time Early Childhood Educator

YWCA Metro Vancouver
08.2010 - 2015

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Langara College
Melanie Mashiana