Creative and energetic Early Childhood Educator with over 25 years experience with a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundations 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. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator- Private Home Daycare
Self-employed
09.2006 - Current
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Responsible for 5 children infant-preschool ages daily
Early Childhood Educator-Preschool Classroom
Charlotte Birchard Of Centre Of Learning
04.2002 - 01.2006
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Maintained well-managed classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
Early Childhood Educator-Kindergarten Classroom
Glebe Parents Daycare
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Responsible for 30 Kindergarten Children Daily
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Education
Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Childhood Care And Education
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
2002
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2000
High School Diploma -
St. Paul High School
Ottawa, ON
Skills
Child CPR and First Aid
Leading Activities
Lesson Planning
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent Organizational and Planning Skills
Managing and Supervising Classroom Activities
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Quick Learner
Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs, Outlook & Canva
Certification
Emergency First Aid & Level C CPR+ AED Training
Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator- Private Home Daycare
Self-employed
09.2006 - Current
Early Childhood Educator-Preschool Classroom
Charlotte Birchard Of Centre Of Learning
04.2002 - 01.2006
Early Childhood Educator-Kindergarten Classroom
Glebe Parents Daycare
Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Childhood Care And Education
Carleton University
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education