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Joanne Jamieson

Summary

Experienced Early Childhood Educator and Resource Consultant with over 30 years of experience. Specializes in supporting children with diverse needs for over 10 years. Skilled in educator support, program coordination, and community engagement. Recognized for exceptional organizational abilities and a collaborative approach. Proven track record of fostering positive relationships with educational teams, families, and community organizations. Excels in monitoring student placements and ensuring successful field experiences. Dedicated to making a lasting impact in the early childhood education sector.

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Work History

  • Commitment to the well-being: of children and supports a holistic, child-centered approach to early childhood education.
  • Emphasizes responsive caregiving and creates interactive learning environments: that promote positive relationships, inclusion, and celebrate diversity.
  • Strong knowledge of the principles of ELECT: Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging: Creating an inclusive classroom environment where every child felt valued, respected, and understood, encouraging peer relationships and community-building.
  • Assess individual needs: Conduct observations and assessments of children to identify specific developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
  • Develop individualized plans: Create and implement individualized support plans (e.g., ISPs or other tailored interventions) to meet the unique needs of children.
  • Monitor progress: Regularly track and assess the progress of children on their individual plans, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Engage with families: Build positive, supportive relationships with families, providing guidance and advice on how to support their child's development at home.
  • Offer resources: Share strategies, tools, and community resources with families to support the child's growth and address any challenges.
  • Family meetings: Facilitate meetings with families to discuss the child’s progress and address concerns.
  • Provide consultation: Advise and support ECEs, and other staff on best practices for supporting children with diverse needs.
  • Develop and deliver training: Provide professional development and training for staff on inclusive practices, special education strategies, and behavioral management.
  • Model strategies: Demonstrate and model appropriate teaching strategies for staff to enhance their ability to support children with special needs in the classroom.
  • Advocate for children’s needs: Work with external organizations, professionals, and service providers to ensure that children receive appropriate support.
  • Case management: Coordinate services and resources for children and families, ensuring that necessary services (e.g., speech therapy, occupational therapy) are accessed.
  • Liaise with specialists: Coordinate and communicate with specialists, therapists, and other support services to ensure a holistic approach to the child’s development.
  • Create documentation: Maintain detailed records of assessments, intervention plans, and other relevant documentation.
  • Provide referrals: Refer children and families to other community resources or services, when necessary.
  • Design programs: Develop and implement inclusive, developmentally appropriate programs that address the needs of children with special needs.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the programs, adjusting strategies as needed based on the outcomes and feedback from families, educators, and children.
  • Promote inclusion: Ensure that all activities and learning environments are inclusive, allowing all children to participate and thrive.
  • Build partnerships: Establish partnerships with local agencies, schools, and community groups to strengthen support for children and families.

Education

Resource Teacher/Early Interventionist Certificate Program -

Seneca College
01.2014

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Niagara College
Welland, ON
06-1992

OSSD -

Westlane Secondary School
Niagara Falls, ON
06-1989

Skills

  • Cooperative engagement with multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong professional integrity
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Inclusive Program Development
  • Personalized learning approaches
  • Assistance for diverse learning needs
  • Effective behavior management approaches
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Assessment & Documentation
  • Curriculum Design & Implementation
  • Family Support & Engagement
  • Professional Development & Mentorship
  • Culturally Responsive Practices
  • Early Childhood Mental Health

Professional Development

  • Stuart Shanker Self Regulation Foundations Course
  • Understanding Challenging Behaviour
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
  • Inclusive Practices
  • Building Resilience
  • QCCN Reflective Practice Institute
  • Infant an Early Years Metal Health
  • Living the Vision - 5 F's in Life
  • Play Therapy - Tools for Helping Children and Youth
  • Resiliency Skills

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a team of Resource Consultants in the Niagara Region to enhance inclusive practices of child care centers .

Certification

  • Registered, College of Early Childhood Educators, Toronto ON
  • Health and Safety, Community Living Welland Pelham Welland ON
  • First Aid/CPR, , St. ON
  • Police Clearance, Niagara Regional Police St. Catharines ON

Timeline

Resource Teacher/Early Interventionist Certificate Program -

Seneca College

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Niagara College

OSSD -

Westlane Secondary School

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