Joelle Smith
St. Albert,AB
Summary
I love children. I currently work at Grandma Gooch daycare. I prepare healthy meals for the children. I read to the children and help with hands on activities. I also help children learn basic self care routine. I volunteer at the public library teaching children English literacy. I volunteer at the children festival helping children of all ages with art and craft.
Overview
2
2
year of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Educator
Grandma Gooch Daycare Inc
31 Fairview Blvd, St. Albert, AB T8N 3M5
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning exercises.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling and interactive reading sessions.
- Promoted emotional growth by addressing individual needs and fostering a nurturing environment.
- Assisted in the development of fine motor skills with age-appropriate crafts and activities.
- Boosted cognitive abilities by incorporating problem-solving tasks within daily routines.
- Established positive relationships with parents, maintaining open communication regarding child progress and concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
- Contributed to curriculum planning, ensuring age-appropriate content that aligned with state standards.
- Provided support for children with special needs, adapting lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary units, maximizing educational opportunities across subject areas.
- Prepared detailed progress reports to monitor student achievement and identify areas needing improvement.
- Organized field trips and enrichment activities, exposing students to real-world experiences related to course material.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations, and emergency contact information for each child enrolled in the program.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and address any concerns or issues related to their academic success.
- Led structured playtime sessions, encouraging creativity while promoting physical activity and healthy habits among children.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, ordering materials as needed while staying within budget constraints.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and training seminars to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Mentored new staff members on daycare policies, procedures, and teaching techniques.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday celebrations and graduation ceremonies for both students'' enjoyment and family participation.
- Encouraged cultural awareness by introducing various customs, traditions, and practices from around the world through engaging activities and discussions.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Education
PCAC - Haute Cuisine Chef Diploma
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF BARCELONA
Santander 49-51 08020 Barcelona SpainTEFL-TESOL CERTIFICATION - Education
TEFLEN TRAINING COLLEGE
Online 05.2019
Diploma - Education And Skills Training
Ecole Paul Kane High School
St. Albert, AB06.2018
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Special Needs Support
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Time Management
- Observation and Assessment
- Effective Communication
- First Aid and CPR
- Active Listening
- Technology Integration
- Child Development Knowledge
- Social Skills Teaching
- Problem Solving
- Language Development
- Teamwork Abilities
- Patience and Empathy
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Motor Skills Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Nutrition Awareness
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Behavior Management
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Lesson Plan Development
- Childcare
- Child Supervision
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Group Leadership
- Activity Planning
- Housekeeping
- Infection Control
- Meal Preparation
- Field Trip Planning
- CPR Training
- Dietary Requirements
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Toilet Training
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Safety Understanding
- Child Development
- Safety Awareness
- Emotional Development
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Healthy Environments
- Nutrition Expertise
- Housekeeping Abilities
- Infection Control Policies
- Lesson Planning
- Play-Based Learning
- Individual Student Instruction
- Educational Materials Development
- Curriculum Design
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Learning Strategies
- Performance Assessment
- Student Engagement and Development
- Social Skills Development
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Activity Demonstrations
- Field Trip Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Interactive Teaching
- Educational Games
- Student Learning Support
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Training in Food Handling Preparation
- Coordinating With Teachers and Specialists
- Early Childhood Development
- District Standards
- Rule Enforcement
- Experience With Diverse Student Populations
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- School Community Relations
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Documentation and Reporting
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Problem-Solving
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Color Recognition Support
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Program Leadership
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Care Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Daycare Educator
Grandma Gooch Daycare Inc
05.2023 - Current
PCAC - Haute Cuisine Chef Diploma
CULINARY INSTITUTE OF BARCELONA
TEFL-TESOL CERTIFICATION - Education
TEFLEN TRAINING COLLEGE
Diploma - Education And Skills Training
Ecole Paul Kane High School