Jennifer Atkin
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Big Dreamers Daycare, excelling in training and mentoring staff while fostering a nurturing environment. Skilled in problem-solving and relationship building, I implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced children's cognitive and social skills, promoting teamwork and inclusivity in the classroom.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor /Director at Big Dreamers Daycare
Big Dreamers Daycare
08.2020 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety and health regulations.
- Developed and implemented educational programs tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for child engagement and care.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak childcare hours.
- Monitored children's progress, providing feedback and support to parents as needed.
- Evaluated staff performance, fostering professional development through constructive feedback.
- Established strong relationships with families, promoting open communication and trust in services provided.
- I supervised a group of 12 infant and toddlers for over 10 years.
- I have played other roles over the 30 years in childcare
- I have managed a group daycare as well as a multi age daycare
Early Childhood Educator
Green Gables Daycare
09.2002 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Supported diverse learning needs through tailored activities and individualized attention.
- Monitored child progress, providing feedback to parents and adapting approaches as needed.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Organized educational games that promoted physical development and teamwork among peers.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring materials were accessible and conducive to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to refine teaching strategies and enhance effectiveness.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Established positive relationships with families, promoting open communication about child development milestones.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Over the past 20 years I have help guide and encourage staff to be be respectful and caring toward the children. To communicate with families and ask questions. First and foremost to ensure the children are safe and cared for all the time.
Early Childhood Educator
Big Dreamers Daycare
08.2020 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social skills.
- Supported diverse learning needs through tailored activities and individualized attention.
- Monitored child progress, providing feedback to parents and adapting approaches as needed.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Organized educational games that promoted physical development and teamwork among peers.
- Maintained classroom organization, ensuring materials were accessible and conducive to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to refine teaching strategies and enhance effectiveness.
- Established positive relationships with families, promoting open communication about child development milestones.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and emotional development.
- Led training sessions for new staff, enhancing team capabilities in early childhood education methodologies.
- I have supervised many practicum students over the past 20 years
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Okanagan College
Kelowna05.1998
Skills
Reliability
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
First aid certificate
Timeline
Supervisor /Director at Big Dreamers Daycare
Big Dreamers Daycare
08.2020 - 12.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Big Dreamers Daycare
08.2020 - 10.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Green Gables Daycare
09.2002 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Okanagan College