Iman Ahmed
Casual Early Childhood Assistant
Toronto,ON
“Kids do well if they can!”
Dr. Ross Greene
Summary
- Over 6 years of hands-on experience in nurturing children's development through play-based learning and best practices in the childcare field.
- Reliable and result-oriented Early Childhood Assistant consistently aiming to achieve educational goals through first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) and fellow Early Childhood Assistants (ECAs) to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Committed to fostering positive relationships with children and families while ensuring each child's unique needs are met.
- Skilled in creating engaging learning experiences, managing classroom activities, and supporting child development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Supply Early Childhood Assistant
Wychwood Tigers Daycare Centre
Toronto, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the establishment of a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged inclusivity and respect for all individuals within the childcare setting.
- Promoted positive behavior among children with consistent reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Ensured a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Strong ability to support classroom routines including meal service, diapering, toileting, and transitions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families to encourage parental involvement and collaboration.
Supply Early Childhood Assistant
Sentient HR Services
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Supported the development of strategies for managing challenging behaviors by implementing positive discipline approaches consistently across the classroom environment.
- Encouraged language development among young learners through activities focused on phonics, vocabulary building, and oral language practice.
- Supervised educational field trips to enhance real-world learning experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Increased fine motor skills among students through hands-on activities such as cutting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Promoted positive behavior among children with consistent reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Supply Early Childhood Assistant
Child Care Solutions Staffing Agency
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Increased fine motor skills among students through hands-on activities such as cutting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Fostered social-emotional growth by providing opportunities for group work, cooperative play situations, and conflict resolution scenarios.
- Assisted in implementing creative arts projects that fostered self-expression and emotional growth among students.
- Assisted in organizing snack time and nap hours.
Education
Honours Bachelor - Community Mental Health
06-2026
- Awarded Hons Bachelor-Community Mental Health Scholarship, 2023 from Seneca College
- 3.9 GPA
- Developing skills in trauma-informed counselling
- Building case management skills and interventions
- Improving critical thinking skills to assess, implement and evaluate a variety of mental health and addiction interventions designed to support an individual or family’s journey of recovery
- Progressing skills in offering mental health and addiction education that reflects the diversity of communities
Advanced Diploma - Child & Youth Care
08-2021
- Graduation with Honours, Summer 2021
- 3.9 GPA
- Awarded President's Honour List – Summer 2018, Fall 2020, Summer 2021, Fall 2021
- Awarded Certificate of Academic Achievement (GPA 3.5 or higher) – Fall 2018
- Developed skills in prevention, intervention and treatment strategies.
- Obtained skills in treatments, counselling and therapeutic theories.
- Cultivated skills in understanding adolescent development, violence, child and youth management, diversity, therapeutic activities, group and family work.
Skills
- Collaborating with educators and specialists
- Building partnerships with parents
- Versatile approach
- Strong commitment to tasks
- Effective team collaboration
- Organizational and planning skills
- Computer and Microsoft Office skills
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Outdoor play supervision
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Training - March 2019 to present
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Training - March 2019 to present
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Training - March 2019 to present
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Training - March 2019 to present
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C Training - March 14, 2023 to March 13, 2026
Accomplishments
- Assisted in enrichment programs, including arts and crafts groups, for up to 30 children.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Supply Early Childhood Assistant - Wychwood Tigers Daycare Centre
07.2023 - Current
Supply Early Childhood Assistant - Sentient HR Services
05.2023 - 04.2025
Supply Early Childhood Assistant - Child Care Solutions Staffing Agency
07.2019 - 03.2020
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology - Honours Bachelor, Community Mental Health
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology - Advanced Diploma, Child & Youth Care