Jade Huscroft
St Albert,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
KinderSMART Instructor / Junior Kindergarten Instructor / Sub Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti School Division - Harry Balfour School
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Organizing, Planning and Leading an age-appropriate program focusing on intellectual, physical, emotional growth, and Kindergarten readiness
- Develop and implement programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning and concepts
- Assist special needs students / speech pull-outs / supervise recess and field trips
Child Development Assistant / Early Childhood Educator
County of Grande Prairie - FCSS / Harry Balfour Playschool
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth
- Develop and implement programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Administrative Support IIII - Assessor Unit
NW CFSA
10.2008 - 06.2012
- Provide administrative support to the caseworkers, reception and office duties for the public
- Assist in switchboard, counter reception, courier mail
- Data Entry, CYIM, EPS, CYFS, CMAS, beginning training for ISIS
- Photocopying, faxing, typing
- Opening/Closing of files
- Processing of invoices in CYFS, and CMAS
- Maintenance of eight fleet vehicles
- SFP files, opening/closing Agreements
- SFP CYFS monthly payments
- Commissioner of Oaths
- Foster Parent payments
- Issue of vouchers and TSC
Front Desk Administrative Assistant (part-time)
The City of Grande Prairie - The Leisure Centre/Eastlink Centre
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Provide services to the public, general office duties, Customer Service Representative
- Registering adults and children into community programs and swimming lessons
- Provide community information to the public
- Opening/Closing Cash procedures
- Assisting customers in purchasing / renewing memberships
- Switchboard, counter reception, filing, other office tasks
Licensing Administrative Support III
Child and Family Services
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Provide administrative support for the Licensing Officers, reception, office duties and general inquiries from the public
- Assist in switchboard, counter reception, courier mail
- Data entry, CCIS, EPS, CMAS, CYFS, CYIM, Data Document
- Photocopying, faxing, typing
- Ordering of supplies and forms
- Facility Licensing Documents, Certificates
- Family Day Home Contracts
- Opening/Closing of files
- Processing of invoices in CYFS, and CMAS
- Maintenance of two fleet vehicles
Administrative Support III
Child and Family Services
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Provide administrative support for the Caseworkers, reception and office duties for the public
- Assist in switchboard and counter reception
- Data entry, (CWIS), complex filing, photocopying, faxing and typing
- Typing of legal documents, memorandums, and letters
- Records management, maintaining files, incoming/outgoing mail
- Accounts payable processing of invoices and other client related payments
- Recoveries of overpayments
- Various word processing tasks
- Creation and maintenance of electronic and paper documents
- Co-chaired the Health and Wellness Committee (Planned/Organized Regional Conference)
- Chaired the Professional Development Committee (Developed application form for Post Secondary funding)
Customer Service Representative
The Cash Store
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Provide office duties and Customer Service to the public
- Performed all office tasks
- Brokered Payday loans, Title loans, and Mortgages
- Handled delinquent accounts/Collections calls/high volume tension environment
- Handled large amounts of money/midday and nightly deposits/balancing
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures
- Set up new customer files/developed professional relationships with ongoing customers
Education
Child Development Assistant - Level 1 -
Government of Alberta
01.2019
Child Care Orientation Course -
Government of Alberta
01.2019
Emergency First Aid - CPR A & AED -
St. Johns Ambulance
01.2019
1st year Bachelor of Education -
Grande Prairie Regional College
01.2005
Grade 12 Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
01.2004
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Schedule management
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
References
Available Upon Request
Educationcertificates
- Government of Alberta, Child Development Assistant - Level 1, 2019
- Government of Alberta, Child Care Orientation Course, 2019
- St. Johns Ambulance, Emergency First Aid - CPR A & AED, 2019
- Grande Prairie Regional College, 1st year Bachelor of Education, 2004-2005
- Grande Prairie Composite High School, Completed Grade 12 Diploma, 2001-2004
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Hiking
- Mindfulness Practices
- Camping
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a Team Manager
- Watching my three sons play hockey
- Yoga
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Travelling
Timeline
KinderSMART Instructor / Junior Kindergarten Instructor / Sub Educational Assistant
Peace Wapiti School Division - Harry Balfour School
08.2020 - 08.2024
Child Development Assistant / Early Childhood Educator
County of Grande Prairie - FCSS / Harry Balfour Playschool
09.2019 - 06.2020
Administrative Support IIII - Assessor Unit
NW CFSA
10.2008 - 06.2012
Front Desk Administrative Assistant (part-time)
The City of Grande Prairie - The Leisure Centre/Eastlink Centre
06.2008 - 01.2012
Licensing Administrative Support III
Child and Family Services
05.2008 - 10.2008
Administrative Support III
Child and Family Services
10.2006 - 04.2008
Customer Service Representative
The Cash Store
08.2005 - 08.2006
Child Care Orientation Course -
Government of Alberta
Emergency First Aid - CPR A & AED -
St. Johns Ambulance
1st year Bachelor of Education -
Grande Prairie Regional College
Grade 12 Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
Child Development Assistant - Level 1 -
Government of Alberta
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