Karen Franks
Vaudreuil-Dorion,QC
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Un Monde Juste Pour Nous 2
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
04.2022 - Current
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.
Early Childhood Educator
A Ciel Ouvert
Ile-Bizard, QC
08.2014 - 03.2022
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- I was trained as assistant director to replace director while they were absent. Trained using programs such as La Place 0-5, Garde Plus and government sites for client information.
Early Childhood Educator
Garderie Educaction
Pierrefonds, Quebec
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
Early Childhood Educator
Garderie Arc-En-Ciel
Saint-Lambert, Quebec
10.2007 - 02.2014
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Monitor
Kidzone
LaSalle, Quebec
06.2005 - 09.2007
- Responsible for the safety of children while playing and having birthday parties at the establishment
- During the summer, worked as day camp monitor and brought children ages 5-10 on outings each day
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Champlain College
Saint-Lambert, QC04-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
Montreal, QC05-2007
D.E.C. Child Studies - Social Studies
Dawson College
Montreal, QC05-2003
Skills
- Special needs education
- Individualized support
- Safety and supervision
- Motor Skill Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Developmental needs
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Un Monde Juste Pour Nous 2
04.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
A Ciel Ouvert
08.2014 - 03.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Garderie Educaction
02.2013 - 02.2014
Early Childhood Educator
Garderie Arc-En-Ciel
10.2007 - 02.2014
Monitor
Kidzone
06.2005 - 09.2007
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Champlain College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
D.E.C. Child Studies - Social Studies
Dawson College
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