jennifer cuttler
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in early childhood settings. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environments. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving educational goals. Effective communicator with passion for nurturing young minds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
02.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs fostering holistic child development.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's learning and emotional needs.
- Mentored junior educators, enhancing teaching methodologies and classroom management skills.
- Assessed children's progress through observation and documentation, tailoring individual learning plans accordingly.
- Established a safe, nurturing environment encouraging exploration, creativity, and social interaction among children.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans to enhance engagement and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Advocated for children's rights and well-being within the community, strengthening partnerships with local organizations.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Improved literacy skills in young learners by incorporating storytelling, songs, and reading materials into lessons.
- Supported diverse learning needs of children with tailored lesson plans and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within the classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing regular feedback to parents regarding their child''s developmental milestones.
- Continuously pursued professional growth opportunities through participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, and coursework to stay current with best practices within the early childhood education field.
- Encouraged physical activity among students by incorporating movement breaks throughout the day and coordinating outdoor playtime opportunities.
- Coordinated field trips and other enrichment activities to expose children to new experiences and enhance their understanding of the world around them.
- Fostered social skills and emotional growth in children through daily group activities and individualized attention.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Worked as a team to provide the best possible educational experience for our youngest learners.
Education
No Degree - Child And Youth Worker
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, None06-2011
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Durham College Of Applied Arts And Technologies
Oshawa, ON06-1994
Skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Child development expertise
- Art and music appreciation
- Lesson plan creation
- Child-centered approach
- Observation and documentation
- Age-appropriate activities
- Curriculum planning
- Special needs support
- Behavioral modeling
- Problem-solving
- Faculty collaboration
- Time management
Languages
English
Certification
40 hour Enhanced RBT Course with live practice session (2023)
ABA for Educators Level II (2025)
Joint Health and Safety Certification (2024)
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
02.2013 - Current
No Degree - Child And Youth Worker
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Durham College Of Applied Arts And Technologies
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