Joanne Sharpe
Saint John ,NB
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with a gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Tish Byrne
Saint John
06.2019 - Current
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Customized educational plans based on individual strengths, interests, and developmental goals of each child under care.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, maintaining strict safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Developed personalized learning plans for children, improving educational outcomes with tailored instruction.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Childcare
New Brunswick community college Saint John
Saint John06.2020
Skills
- Emotional development
- Infection Control Policies
- Child Supervision
- Dietary requirements
- Cleaning requirements
- Activity Planning
- Safety awareness
- Early Childhood Education
- Childcare
- Child development
- Housekeeping
- Meal planning and preparation
- Planning and Coordination
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- First Aid/CPR
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Child supervision
- Positive reinforcement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Tish Byrne
06.2019 - Current
Early Childhood Education - Childcare
New Brunswick community college Saint John