Karen Smith
St Albert,AB
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level ESL position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Educator
Grandma Gooch Daycare
12.2013 - Current
- Enhanced child development by implementing play-based learning activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Improved communication skills among children by encouraging group projects and peer interactions.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth through positive reinforcement and consistent guidance.
- Designed creative lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring a well-structured environment for optimal child care provision.
- Collaborated with parents regularly to discuss their child''s progress, address concerns, and set goals for continued growth.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment to foster healthy development of young minds.
- Organized fun and engaging field trips that enriched the curriculum while promoting real-world connections.
- Developed strong relationships with children, fostering trust and open communication between educator and student.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
School Nurse (RN)
Ministry Of Education Jamaica
08.2006 - 06.2012
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Increased parent engagement in their child''s health through open communication channels and educational workshops.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
Jamaica, Mandeville 08.
No Degree - Education
University of Alberta
Alberta08.2026
No Degree - English As A Second Language
ITTT International TELF And TESOL Training
Online09.2018
Skills
- Special Needs Care
- Documentation and Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Curriculum Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Language Development
- Child Safety Procedures
- Classroom Management
- First Aid and CPR
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Activity Planning
- Parent Communication
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Friendly and Likeable
- Parental Communication
- Emergency Procedures
- Child Care
- Storytelling and Crafts
- Student Learning Records
- Disaster Preparedness Training
- Child Psychology Knowledge
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
Child care Educator certification
Bain story certification First aid and CPR certification
Timeline
Child Care Educator
Grandma Gooch Daycare
12.2013 - Current
School Nurse (RN)
Ministry Of Education Jamaica
08.2006 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Caribbean University
No Degree - Education
University of Alberta
No Degree - English As A Second Language
ITTT International TELF And TESOL Training
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