Jessica Lorbetski
Belleville,Canada
Summary
A dedicated Addictions and Mental Health student with extensive experience as a Registered Early Childhood Educator and Child & Youth Care Practitioner. A patient, understanding, an empathic educator who takes pride in creating inclusive environments for all children. Problem solving, adaptability, and active listening are skills used daily when supporting children and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Seeds To Sprouts Childcare Center
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with educators to create and facilitate a program supporting each child’s holistic development
- Following Ministry licensing requirements to ensure quality care
- Creating environments and open-ended play experiences to promote autonomy, independence and well-being
- Creating 2 Learning Stories each week weekly, incorporating key concepts of ‘How Does Learning Happen?’ and ‘ELECT’
Caregiver
Holloway House
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Supporting youth and adults with daily care tasks, including feeding and hygiene routines
- Following daily schedule and maintaining a clean home environment
- Working with youth and adults 1 on 1 according to individual Plans of Care
Preschool/School-Readiness Educator
Kid’s Mondo Childcare Centre
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Creating a welcoming classroom and daily program with the lead educator
- Creating a school-readiness routine and program for a preschool group
- Maintaining daily communication with parents and families
Toddler Educator
Stirling Little Sprouts
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Building a play-based program and welcoming classroom environment
- Following a daily routine and schedule, making any required adjustments based on the children’s needs
- Maintaining daily communication with parents and building rapport
Child & Youth Care Worker
Kid’s Mondo Childcare Centre
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Creating a schedule and routine for the preschool classroom with the lead teacher
- Teaching the children about emotions and the skills to practice self-regulation
- Completing all required documentation daily, including current Covid-19 protocols
Child & Youth Worker
Applewood Academy
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensuring the safety of up to 7 youth in the residence at all times, following direction of Lead Staff
- Planning and participating in outings with youth, following all current Covid-19 protocols
Child & Youth Care Worker
Therapeutic Family Care
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Developing rapport with each child
- Planning and taking youth out on outings based on their interests and current areas of skill development
Kid’s Club Supervisor
YMCA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Meeting children at bell time and transitioning to the space for the after school program
- Creating a safe space for the children to interact and explore using Play to Learn curriculum and Place to Connect training principles
- Ensuring all daily logs, fire drills and playground inspections are completed
Program Coordinator
Girls Inc. Limestone
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Creating structured programming for in-school groups following the Strong, Smart & Bold principles
- Facilitating programming in schools in the HPE area
- High Five Training completed
Education
Graduate Certificate - Addictions And Mental Health
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON12-2025
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2024
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON06.2019
Skills
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Individualized support
- Relationship building
- Maintaining safety
- Child development expertise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social-emotional learning
- Child-centered approach
- Observation and documentation
Certification
- CECE Registration
- Mental Health First Aid
- SafeTALK
- Daily Life Events
- High Five
- Triple P Parenting
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Seeds To Sprouts Childcare Center
09.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Holloway House
05.2024 - 10.2024
Preschool/School-Readiness Educator
Kid’s Mondo Childcare Centre
08.2023 - 11.2023
Toddler Educator
Stirling Little Sprouts
05.2022 - 07.2023
Child & Youth Care Worker
Kid’s Mondo Childcare Centre
09.2021 - 05.2022
Child & Youth Worker
Applewood Academy
05.2021 - 09.2021
Kid’s Club Supervisor
YMCA
09.2019 - 03.2020
Child & Youth Care Worker
Therapeutic Family Care
04.2019 - 01.2021
Program Coordinator
Girls Inc. Limestone
04.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Certificate - Addictions And Mental Health
Algonquin College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Advanced Diploma - Child And Youth Care
Loyalist College
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