Heather Cook-Barbe
Children's Castle Daycare
Ottawa,ON
3
Languages
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated and passionate Child Care Professional with extensive experience supporting the development of children from infancy through pre-teen years. Proven track record of fostering imagination, creativity, and inclusivity by introducing and embedding early literacy concepts. Skilled in designing engaging, age-appropriate activities that cultivate a lifelong love of learning and reading while creating supportive, diverse, and equitable environments for all children.
Work History
Part-time Office Assistant
2 Years 8 Months- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents through effective communication.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure children's welfare.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, adjusting strategies based on feedback and observations.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems both digitally and physically.
- Improved data accuracy, entering and updating records in the database with a keen eye for detail.
- Facilitated better customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via phone and email.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to the office staff.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
Early Childcare Assistant
18 Years 3 Months- Facilitated daily activities promoting physical, social, and emotional development in children.
- Supported classroom management by implementing engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to enhance educational strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Monitored children's progress, providing feedback to parents and adapting plans as necessary.
- Developed creative lesson plans integrating play-based learning to foster curiosity and exploration.
- Established positive relationships with families, enhancing community engagement through regular updates and events.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, achievements, and areas for growth.
- Effectively managed classroom behavior by implementing consistent rules and routines for all students.
- Supported early literacy skills through storytelling, reading books, and teaching letter recognition.
- Developed creative arts programs that encouraged self-expression, fine motor skills improvement, and artistic exploration among students.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels such as parent-teacher conferences or daily check-ins at drop-off/pick-up times.
- Contributed to maintaining clean and organized classrooms to ensure a productive learning environment for all students.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honour Roll, 2008
- Recipient of DAM award (dedication, achievement, motivation), 2008
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
- Completed College-level Coursework: Early Childhood Education, Algonquin College
Skills
Data entry
Filing and data archiving
Record management
Literacy development
Child development
Issue resolution
Verbal communication
Document organization
Professional demeanor
Inclusivity and diversity
Patience and empathy
Professional and mature
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Ukrainian
Elementary
Interests
Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making
experimenting with recipes
Avid Reader
Exploring famous landmarks
historical sites
and cultural attractions in a new destination.
Video Gaming
Historical Exploration
I have a passion for photography and editing photos.
Hiking
Music
I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations.
Crafting and DIY Projects
Genealogy
Timeline
Part-time Office Assistant
Children's Castle Daycare
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Early Childcare Assistant
Children's Castle Daycare
06.2008 - CurrentRead More
Algonquin College
No Degree from Early Childhood Education
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Richard Pfaff Alternative High School
High School Diploma
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