Jessica Smith
Sydney,NS
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Home Child Care Consultant
Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring Family Home Child Care Providers operate in accordance within the appropriate provincial regulations including the Nova Scotia Early Learning Act and Regulations.
- Completed Universal Child Care Benefit and subsidy claims as well as other grant-related aspects of the Family Home Child Care program within deadlines.
- Used strong background in early childhood education to facilitate professional development sessions for Family Home Child Care Providers.
- Recruited new Family Home Child Care Providers, supporting their journey towards approval and providing final approval of new homes.
- Supported existing Family Home Child Care Providers through monthly monitoring and the provision of play groups.
Early Childhood Educator
Health Park Early Learning Centre
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Island Career Academy
Sydney, NS03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NSHigh School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sydney, NS06.2012
Skills
- Child CPR and First Aid trained
- Experience working with a variety of age groups across diverse programs
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Participates in on-going professional development sessions
References
Danielle MacPhee- Family Home Child Care Consultant
(902)631-0163
Tammy Bennett - Lead ECE at Cusack Elementary
(902) 577-4993
Megan MacLeod- Edventure Camp Coordinator
(902) 371-3144
Timeline
Family Home Child Care Consultant
Cape Breton Family Place Resource Centre
10.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Health Park Early Learning Centre
09.2019 - 10.2023
Early Childhood Education
Island Career Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies
Cape Breton University
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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