Harwinder Kaur
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Of Northern Alberta
05.2024 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Early Childhood Educator
Little Otters Daycare Centre
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Childcare Volunteer
Shiva Daycare
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Experience •Supervisor
Mr Sub
03.2021 - 12.2021
Supervisor
Mr Sub
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Pharmacy Associate
Walmart Pharmacy
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
- Stocked shelves with medications and other pharmacy items for consistent availability.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
Server
Georgian Dining Room
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Opening closing supervisor
Klassic
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Crew Member
Harvey's
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Education
Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care
Northern Lakes College
Edmonton, AB07.2025
Certificate - Early Learning And Child Care
CDI College
02.2024
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Georgian College
04.2019
Certificate - Professional Makeup Artistry
VLCC Institute of Beauty And Wellness
11.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Behavioral modeling
- Classroom Management
- Managing supplies
- Goal Setting
- Arts and crafts
- Leading activities
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Certified Early Childhood Educator, LEVEL 2- ALBERTA.
- Class 5 Driver's License
- First Aid certification
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA Of Northern Alberta
05.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Little Otters Daycare Centre
11.2023 - 04.2024
Childcare Volunteer
Shiva Daycare
04.2023 - 11.2023
Experience •Supervisor
Mr Sub
03.2021 - 12.2021
Supervisor
Mr Sub
08.2019 - 03.2020
Pharmacy Associate
Walmart Pharmacy
12.2018 - 07.2019
Server
Georgian Dining Room
09.2018 - 12.2018
Opening closing supervisor
Klassic
05.2018 - 12.2018
Crew Member
Harvey's
11.2017 - 08.2018
Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care
Northern Lakes College
Certificate - Early Learning And Child Care
CDI College
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Georgian College
Certificate - Professional Makeup Artistry
VLCC Institute of Beauty And Wellness
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