Jennifer Robotham
Tillsonburg,Canada
Summary
Dedicated early childhood education professional with comprehensive background in fostering young children's growth and development. Known for impactful program development and nurturing of positive learning atmosphere. Highly valued for adaptability and teamwork, ensuring collaborative success and consistent support for evolving classroom needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ingersoll Child Centre (Oxford Community Childcare Centre)
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and address individual concerns.
- Mentored junior educators on best practices in early childhood education techniques.
- Evaluated children's progress through assessments and observations to inform curriculum adjustments.
- 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.
- Boosted language development in non-native speakers through targeted language instruction and bilingual resources.
- Fostered social skills and emotional growth in children through daily group activities and individualized attention.
- Increased early numeracy understanding by integrating counting games, number recognition, and basic math concepts into everyday activities.
- Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Calvary Daycare
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Planned and implemented age and developmentally appropriate activities based on the ELECT document and How Does Learning Happen.
- Observed and documented Children's learning and share with families via daily reports and Journaling.
- Participated and supported children to create an inclusive environment
- Built relationships and engaged in children's interests
- Understood and adhered to regulations and policies
- Worked collaboratively as part of a team and communicated regularly with fellow team members, supervisor and director.
- Completed all administrative tasks and daily routines in a timely manner
- Played a role on the health and safety committee for the centre.
- Ensured the health and safety of all children within my care i.e bathroom routines, potty training, diaper changing, handwashing, and serving of meals and snacks
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Stonemoor Daycare
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented age and developmentally appropriate activities based on the ELECT document and How Does Learning Happen
- Observed and documented Children's learning and shared with families via an app called Storypark
- Upheld effective communication with children, parents, staff and the general public in a sensitive, courteous manner.
- Became familiar with safety plans of students in my care as well as emergency drills and procedures
- Ensured the safety and cleanliness of all equipment, furniture and materials by following proper cleaning procedures
- Provided positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen prosocial skills
- Mentored fellow RECE's, Students and apprenticeships
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Shining Faces Preschool
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Responsible for implementing the daily duties in an appropriate and timely manner
- Became familiar with safety plans of students in my care as well as emergency drills and procedures
- Continually demonstrate Commitment to Character attributes and follow corporate policies
- Support organizational goals and values with respect to student achievement and excellence in education
- Collaborate with teaching staff to implement and plan developmentally appropriate activities and environments for children to build skills
- Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen prosocial skills
- Share observations of children's progress and behaviour with team
- Sensitive and courteous communication skills when connecting with students, parents, staff and the general public
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Toddler and Preschool
Open Arms Early Childhood Centre
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Maintained and followed the policies and procedures as outlined by the centre, the Ministry of Education, the CCEYA as well as the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
- Worked in harmony with other staff to plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate program plans for the children in my care
- Upheld effective communication with children, parents, staff and the general public in a sensitive, courteous manner.
- Attended field related workshops to further enhance training and skills
- Assisted the centre supervisor with administrative duties.
Youth Staff - Children 2 - 14 years
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Greeted all guests in a warm and pleasant manner at all times and communicated with parents on a regular basis.
- Involved in regular training sessions such as crowd management, care, water rescue and life saving training, fire and bomb safety, and weekly/monthly emergency boat drills.
- Looked over forms and ensured children's accurate information was filled out, including the children's medical information such as allergies, health issues and food preferences.
- Connected and built positive relationships with the children in my care by providing fun and memorable activities that were based on the ship's fixed programming while keeping an energetic and enthusiastic attitude at all times.
- Ran activities independently as well as within the team without a child to counselor ratio.
- Took part in a weekly deep cleaning sanitation program in between cruises
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College
Simcoe, ON01.2009
Skills
- Mentored early childhood educators
- Curriculum Development
- Childcare experience for preschool, toddlers, and infants
- Effective classroom management
- Detailed observation and documentation
- Standard First aid and CPR certified
- Effective time management
- Adaptability to change
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Membership to the College of Early Childhood Education 2012 to Present #39967
- Standard First Aid and CPR August 2023 to August 2026
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ingersoll Child Centre (Oxford Community Childcare Centre)
10.2025 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Calvary Daycare
08.2022 - 10.2025
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Stonemoor Daycare
08.2017 - 06.2022
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
Shining Faces Preschool
03.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Toddler and Preschool
Open Arms Early Childhood Centre
09.2013 - 03.2017
Youth Staff - Children 2 - 14 years
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2010 - 03.2012
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College