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Jadyn Le Gras

Brentwood Bay,BC

Summary

Compassionate and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Motivated to positively impact program operations and participant success with diligent support. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience and personable communication. Trained in Early Childhood Education with a focus on nature based curriculum and inclusive environments, always seeking to enhance strategies and optimize learning opportunities to better my understand for the children I work with. Highly organized and hardworking with strong attention to detail. Compassionate individual with 8 years of experience coordinating community programs and allocating resources. Dedicated to excellent care through an empathetic approach. Ability to thrive in team-based projects or independently-motivated settings to achieve goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator - IT, SNE

Just Peachy Childcare
Central Saanich, BC
10.2021 - Current
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
  • Developed and maintained a positive, nurturing learning environment.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and physical development through age-appropriate activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of students' progress.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan field trips and special events.
  • Established positive relationships with families by maintaining regular communication about their child's academic growth.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques while teaching classroom rules in a positive manner.
  • Managed volunteers who assist with classroom duties or extra curricular activities.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills among students by providing stimulating discussions on topics related to course material.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.

Youth Care and Support Worker - Practicum

IDM Youth Services
Victoria, BC
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress.
  • Assisted in developing individual care plans for clients to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • Coordinated with other professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists to develop appropriate treatment plans for clients.
  • Organized group activities for at-risk youth focusing on life skills development and positive behavior reinforcement.
  • Adhered to all relevant regulations and standards of practice in the delivery of services to clients.
  • Conducted assessments of client needs and documented progress towards goals using established protocols.
  • Developed programs that address issues such as substance abuse prevention, anger management, bullying prevention.
  • Maintained accurate records of client contacts including notes on conversations and referrals made.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed in order to help deescalate difficult situations.
  • Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects.
  • Established strong rapport with clients by creating an environment where they feel safe expressing themselves.
  • Monitored client compliance with prescribed treatments plans while providing emotional support as needed.

Nature Facilitator for Children and Youth

The Cridge Center for the families
Victoria, BC
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Engaged children/youth in educational learning such as, reducing their carbon footprint, photosynthesis, and self sustaining food production.
  • Promoted group learning and partnerships amongst individuals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Monitored progress throughout the course ensuring objectives were being achieved.

Fine Dining Server

Brentwood Bay Lodge
Brentwood Bay
10.2019 - 03.2020

Event Server

Butchart Gardens
Brentwood Bay
04.2018 - 01.2020

Server

Five and Dime Diner
Sidney
05.2015 - 12.2019

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Community Family And Child Studies

Camosun College
Victoria, BC
06-2021

Skills

  • Positive Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Special Needs Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Faculty Collaboration/ Team Building
  • Program Coordination
  • Adaptable/Written Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Quality Improvements
  • Task Prioritization
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reporting and Documentation Management

Certification

  • Early Childhood Educator ( ITE, SNE) Certificate: Completed in 2023
  • CPR, AED, & First Aid Certification Completed in 2022
  • Food Safe Level One Completed in 2020
  • MANDT Training Completed in 2020
  • Privacy and Information Sharing: Awareness Training for Contractors and Service Providers Completed in 2020
  • WHIMIS Training Completed in 2018

Affiliations

  • Horse Back Riding
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Surfing
  • Hiking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator - IT, SNE

Just Peachy Childcare
10.2021 - Current

Youth Care and Support Worker - Practicum

IDM Youth Services
09.2020 - 06.2021

Nature Facilitator for Children and Youth

The Cridge Center for the families
01.2020 - 04.2020

Fine Dining Server

Brentwood Bay Lodge
10.2019 - 03.2020

Event Server

Butchart Gardens
04.2018 - 01.2020

Server

Five and Dime Diner
05.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care

University of Victoria

Associate of Arts - Community Family And Child Studies

Camosun College

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