Katelyn Steer
Guelph,ON
Summary
Dedicated, responsible and self-motivated leader who thrives in a team environment where teaching and guiding young children is a top priority. Skill sets include developing and coordinating staff training, managing and implementing youth program development and fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da
Dundas, ON
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Directly managed and oversaw 30+ counsellor staff and 100+ campers during each camp season.
- Developed, implemented and oversaw daily program activities for campers ages 6 - 16.
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss successes and behavior concerns.
- Developed and implemented counsellor staff training on program and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired external experts on training subjects relating to counsellor staff training including mental health professionals, social workers specializing in disordered eating, local Indigenous Educators and bullying prevention experts.
- Conducted employee reviews and evaluations and developed individual improvement plans for employee performance.
- Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
- Promoted a positive and inclusive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
- Scheduled regular staff meetings to discuss activity and camper programming and staff schedules.
Assistant Supervisor
Helping Hands Daycare
Brooklin, ON
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted with managing 10+ person team of childcare staff.
- Reviewed and assisted with new applications for the centre while also maintaining the appropriate age ratio for each classroom.
- Maintained current understanding of Ontario's licensed childcare system regulations and requirements and kept facility in compliance with requirements.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages within my own classroom.
- Reviewed and provided feedback and input on fellow colleagues' lesson and program plans for their classroom.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Durham College
Oshawa, ON06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2014
Skills
- Youth Program Development
- Staff Management
- Critical Thinking
- Training & Development
- Team Management
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Patient & Dedicated
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Registered Early Childhood Educator #65491
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C (March 2023)
Timeline
Assistant Director
Camp Mi-A-Kon-Da
05.2017 - 04.2022
Assistant Supervisor
Helping Hands Daycare
08.2016 - 12.2016
Early Childhood Education
Durham College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wilfrid Laurier University
- Registered Early Childhood Educator #65491
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C (March 2023)
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