Junlu Zhang
Barrie,ON
Summary
Compassionate Registered Early Childhood Educator with passion for supporting comprehensive early development by designing and organizing multiple day-to-day fun activities and experiences. Dedicated to bridging gap between toddlers and preschool children. Quick adaptation to different classroom routines and personalities while developing rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and close interactions. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Willing to make extra efforts contributing to a better care setting. Committed to life-long professional growth and staying updated for early childhood development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Springwater Child Care Centre
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided extra supports to different age groups (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School Age) and help teachers run daily routines and schedules smoothly.
- Promoted cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into daily experiences.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behaviors.
- Interrupted conflicts and fight among children right away to promote thoughts of other solutions and encourage use of language to express their emotions and needs.
- Worked with children in special needs to determine best way to support their needs to manage their own pace in development milestones.
Early Childhood Placement Student
Spring Water Childcare Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Established positive relationships and trust with toddlers.
- Planned and executed learning activities according to How Does Learning Happen and ELECT to promote growth of different developmental areas.
- Organized process-oriented activities according to their interests to engage toddlers in foundational knowledge of world, such as shapes and colors.
- Collaborated with teachers to facilitate positive outcomes for toddlers.
- Helped toddlers who miss their parents get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Followed children's lead and took part in their play.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Conducted display board for mini story pedagogical documentation to make it visually pleasurable and informational.
Grade 3 and 4 Teaching Volunteer
Changcheng Elementary School
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Worked with teachers to design comprehensive plans to optimize student's awareness in English and mental health.
- Devised lesson plans for 3-4 grade according to concerns to enhance student interest and awareness towards mental health issues.
- Helped grade homework, tests and quizzes to keep accurate track of around 50 students' performance.
- Visited students' home and collaborated with parents to get more understandings about family situations and discuss academic priorities.
- Integrated appropriate child animation such as Peppa Pig into classroom to create positive and relaxing learning environment.
- Organized school celebration events and prepared different performances with students to foster relationship between students and teaching volunteers.
Grade 1 and 2 Teaching Volunteer
Changcheng Elementary School
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.
- Created lesson plans for 1-2 and 5-6 grade to increase interest and participation.
- Utilized computers and audio-visual aids such as different explanatory videos to supplement understanding of course concepts.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Georgian College
Orillia, ON04.2023
Skills
- Ontario and British Columbia Licensed Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
- Immunization Record
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Ability to Work as Group
- Lesson Planning
- Active Listening, Empathy, and Patience
- Diversity Awareness and Inclusiveness
- English and Chinese Language
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Springwater Child Care Centre
04.2023 - 12.2023
Early Childhood Placement Student
Spring Water Childcare Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
Grade 3 and 4 Teaching Volunteer
Changcheng Elementary School
06.2018 - 07.2018
Grade 1 and 2 Teaching Volunteer
Changcheng Elementary School
06.2017 - 07.2017
Ontario College Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Georgian College
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