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Kathleen McGirr

Thunder Bay,ON

Summary

Nurturing Early Childhood Educator possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 25 years of experience supervising all programs throughout the daycare and employing activities to support learning objective

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Daycare Owner

Self-Employed
08.2007 - Current
  • Handles all daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Implements all daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children
  • Logs all information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
  • Provides support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Maintains group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Responds to inquiries from parents and guardians
  • Uses positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Responds to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Creates safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Monitors children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Develop's lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.

Thunder Bay Harley Davidson Sales Staff

Thunder Bay Harley Davidson
09.2015 - Current
  • Managed customer accounts, responding to inquiries and resolving customer service issues
  • Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
  • Helped cultivate and maintain business relationships by professionally handling partner and customer needs.
  • Coordinated responses and resources to handle special client requests.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts and existing customers.
  • Documented customer complaints and completed corrective action requests.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities.

Early Childhood Educator/Administrative Assistant Supervisor

Step By Step Childcare Centre
08.1997 - 08.2006
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Worked Closely with Government licensing
  • Worked with DSSAB for subsidy families
  • Worked with Children and Family Services when needed to ensure the safety of all the children

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick High School
Thunder Bay, ON
1992

No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education

Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON
05.1995

Skills

  • Professional Relationships
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Lead Collection
  • Team Leader
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Child Safety

Timeline

Thunder Bay Harley Davidson Sales Staff

Thunder Bay Harley Davidson
09.2015 - Current

Home Daycare Owner

Self-Employed
08.2007 - Current

Early Childhood Educator/Administrative Assistant Supervisor

Step By Step Childcare Centre
08.1997 - 08.2006

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick High School

No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education

Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology

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