Holly Laninga
La Salle
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor with a proven track record at Gymboree Play & Music, adept in behavior management and curriculum implementation. Excels in fostering social-emotional learning and child development, evidenced by enhanced student engagement and performance. Skilled in CPR, showcasing a blend of critical hard and empathetic soft skills. Committed to creating supportive, achievement-oriented environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Staff
Caisse Community Centre
04.2024 - Current
- Provided after-school care for students, fostering a nurturing environment to complete homework and engage in recreational activities.
- Contributed to the professional development of colleagues by sharing best practices in child supervision techniques during team meetings or training sessions.
- Addressed behavioral concerns promptly using conflict resolution skills that maintained a peaceful atmosphere conducive to learning growth opportunities within the group setting.
Private Voice Instructor
Groove Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices, strategies, and resources for more effective teaching.
- Promoted healthy vocal habits by educating students on proper breathing techniques, posture alignment, articulation exercises, warm-ups routines.
- Adapted instructional approaches based on continuous assessment data analysis to maximize student improvement over time.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as recordings, videos, and visual aids to enrich lessons and illustrate complex concepts.
- Assessed student’s progress regularly through evaluations of their vocal technique, pitch accuracy, tone quality, diction, expression, interpretation skills, among others aspects of singing.
- Improved student confidence and performance by providing personalized feedback and tailored instruction to meet individual needs.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
Teacher
Gymboree Play & Music
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Educate parents on their child’s development and needs, as well as how best to support them through difficult tasks.
- Facilitated large group sessions with diverse age ranges from infants through preschoolers.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Early Years Education
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06.2025
Bachelor Of Music Education - Early Years Music Education
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06.2023
Orff Level 1 Certification
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB07.2022
Skills
- Behaviour Management Techniques
- Supporting and accommodating students with exceptionalities
- Patience and empathy
- Social emotional learning
- Child development
- Classroom community building
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivational skills
- CPR certified
- Curriculum implementation
- Age-appropriate activities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Before and After School Care Staff
Caisse Community Centre
04.2024 - Current
Private Voice Instructor
Groove Academy
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
Gymboree Play & Music
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Education - Early Years Education
University of Manitoba
Bachelor Of Music Education - Early Years Music Education
University of Manitoba
Orff Level 1 Certification
University of Manitoba
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