Heidi Restemeyer
Cranbrook,BC
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young children 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Huddles and Cuddles Play Centre
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group time and collaborative games.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about child's progress.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect and cultural awareness among students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Sanitized toys and equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized activities to teach children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Nanny
Self Employed
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Windermere Valley Child Care Society
03.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Created a nurturing and safe environment for children to grow emotionally, socially, and academically.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Organized creative arts projects for students to enhance their fine motor skills and self-expression abilities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans.
- Provided individualized support for children with special needs, enabling them to thrive in the classroom setting.
- Promoted healthy habits among students by leading physical activities and teaching about proper nutrition choices during snack time.
- Assisted in the supervision of field trips and other off-campus activities to ensure student safety and engagement.
- Supported lead teacher with administrative tasks such as grading assignments, tracking attendance, and organizing classroom materials.
- Implemented hands-on science lessons for students to explore the natural world around them while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Manage bus loading and unloading.
Cashier/Customer Service
Home Hardware Building Centre
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
- Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders.
- Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Provided customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organization.
- Managed equipment rentals and returns.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC06-2023
High School Diploma -
David Thompson Secondary School
Invermere, BC06-2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Arts and crafts
- Circle Time Management
- Dramatic Play
- Leading activities
- Curriculum Development
- Relationship Building
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR
#13126570
- BC Registry ECE 5 Year Certification
#72623
Interests
- Baking
- Drawing and Painting
- Gardening
- Music and Playing Instruments, ex Guitar
- Hiking
- Basketball
- Yoga
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Huddles and Cuddles Play Centre
01.2024 - 05.2024
Nanny
Self Employed
09.2023 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Windermere Valley Child Care Society
03.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier/Customer Service
Home Hardware Building Centre
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Standard First Aid and CPR
#13126570
- BC Registry ECE 5 Year Certification
#72623
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
College of The Rockies
High School Diploma -
David Thompson Secondary School
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