Gurpreet Kaur
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Proven leader in child care, I excelled at North Edmonton Family Dayhome Agency by fostering children's social and motor skills development, enhancing learning environments through creative activity planning and educational game facilitation. Leveraging patience, organizational abilities, and a results-driven approach, I significantly improved engagement and well-being among diverse learners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Child Caregiver Supervisor
North Edmonton Family Dayhome Agency
Edmonton, AB
03.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships with children by engaging in interactive play sessions and offering emotional support as needed.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and bedtime rituals to maintain consistency for the children.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by childproofing the home and monitoring play areas.
- Coordinated household chores such as laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for the family.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through balanced meal planning, physical activity involvement, and promoting good hygiene habits.
- Developed strong communication with parents to keep them informed of their child''s progress and any concerns.
- Encouraged outdoor exploration through nature walks or visits to local parks while discussing environmental awareness topics relevant to their age group.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing playdates and group activities.
- Managed scheduling conflicts efficiently to accommodate multiple families'' needs while maintaining a high level of care for all children involved.
- Organized creative arts projects that encouraged self-expression and exploration through various mediums such as painting or music making.
- Provided emergency care during unforeseen events or circumstances, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational activities to encourage cognitive development and foster learning experiences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child care provision.
- Administered medications, maintained records, and coordinated medical appointments for the proper care of children.
- Collaborated with parents on implementing effective discipline strategies that were consistent across home environments.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Child Care Assistance Educator
Tipaskan Daycare and Osc
Edmonton, AB
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Child Care Center Teacher
Butterfly Kisses Day Home Care
Camrose, AB
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Introduced new teaching methods such as project-based learning, resulting in increased student engagement and motivation.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by providing regular updates on student progress and organizing conferences.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum design and sharing best practices for teaching strategies.
Education
B. Ed - Early Learning And Child Care
Kenway College
Abohar 06.2024
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Laundry and clothing care
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Organizational abilities
- Social Skills Development
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Infant care experience
- Reading and Storytelling
- Creative Activity Planning
- Music and movement activities
- Motor Skills Development
- Arts and crafts projects
- Toddler Care Expertise
- Educational game facilitation
- Meal Preparation and Cooking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Full Professional
Certification
Health and safety, food safety, first aid certification .
Timeline
In-Home Child Caregiver Supervisor
North Edmonton Family Dayhome Agency
03.2023 - Current
Child Care Assistance Educator
Tipaskan Daycare and Osc
11.2021 - 02.2023
Child Care Center Teacher
Butterfly Kisses Day Home Care
08.2020 - 11.2021
B. Ed - Early Learning And Child Care
Kenway College