Jessica McFawn
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for educating and supporting young children in setting foundation for life-long success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Truck Vendor
Mini Morsels
05.2015 - Current
- Greet customer and promptly take their order.
- Prepare orders.
- End of day cleaning.
- Work flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Early Childhood Educator
The Preschool Centre
03.2015 - 10.2024
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Residential Youth Worker
Harmony Home Support and Family Services
06.2015 - 02.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques, resulting in improved resident interactions and reduced conflicts.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Organized recreational outings for residents, encouraging positive social engagement within their local community.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
Early Childhood Educator
Northside Daycare
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling , and other imaginative pursuits.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
NBCC
Saint John, NB06-2018
High School Diploma -
Leo Hayes High School
Fredericton, NB06-2007
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Curriculum Planning
- Sensory Activities
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Language development
- Safety and supervision
- Leading activities
- Developmental needs
- Social-emotional learning
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/First aid
- Talk with me
- Positive Child Guidance
Timeline
Residential Youth Worker
Harmony Home Support and Family Services
06.2015 - 02.2019
Food Truck Vendor
Mini Morsels
05.2015 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
The Preschool Centre
03.2015 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Northside Daycare
01.2010 - 05.2014
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
NBCC
High School Diploma -
Leo Hayes High School