Hannah Kolenchery
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
I am currently a second-year student studying Child Health. I have experience in child care, customer-facing roles, and retail. I enjoy working with others, and I am confident in my ability to communicate effectively, stay organized, and handle responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Through my experience in childcare, I have developed strong teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking skills while supporting children, families, and staff.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Education Summer Student Teacher
Region of Durham - Village Union Public School
Oshawa, Ontario
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted lead teachers in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior.
- Worked with staff to support daily care and activities for kindergarten-aged children.
- Supervised children independently at times when other staff stepped out.
- Engaged with children through play, games, and group activities.
- Helped with daily routines, transitions, and general classroom organization.
- Worked well with coworkers, and contributed positively to the team.
Early Childhood Education Summer Student Teacher
Region of Durham - Lakewoods Child Care Centre
Oshawa, Ontario
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Worked with certified Early Childhood Educators, supporting both preschoolers and toddlers.
- Supervised children independently at times when ECEs briefly stepped out, ensuring a safe environment.
- Assisted children with bathroom routines, and encouraged independence and hygiene.
- Helped keep the classroom clean and organized by sanitizing toys, and doing dishes..
- Built strong, positive relationships with children and the staff.
- Communicated effectively with parents and caregivers during drop-off and pick-up, providing updates, and ensuring positive relationships.
Hostess
Montana's BBQ & Bar
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Royal Bear Child Care
Oshawa, Ontario
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day, without any loss of instructional time.
- Assisted the lead teacher in developing and planning activities for the classroom.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on the playground.
Education
Bachelor in Child Health (Honours) -
Brock University
St. Catharine's, ON04.2028
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School
Oshawa, ON06.2024
Skills
- Customer service
- First aid and CPR
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Cash handling
- Positive attitude
- Flexible schedule
- Patience and empathy
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR C (March 2024)
- First Aid Training (March 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Education Summer Student Teacher
Region of Durham - Village Union Public School
07.2025 - 08.2025
Early Childhood Education Summer Student Teacher
Region of Durham - Lakewoods Child Care Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025
Hostess
Montana's BBQ & Bar
06.2024 - 09.2024
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Royal Bear Child Care
02.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor in Child Health (Honours) -
Brock University
High School Diploma -
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School