Kennedy Gemmell
Thunder Bay,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Professional Eyelash Extension Technician with a year of experience making customers feel pampered and beautiful. Expert understanding of lash types and client preferences resulted in flattering, comfortable eyelashes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Worker
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with students to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged students in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activities.
- Supported students with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Created Student Success Plans.
Early Childhood Educator
SchoolHouse Playcare Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Classroom management skills
- Open communication with parents and guardians, as well as with the children of the center
- Provided documentation to the families
- Flexible and adaptable to new environments by being placed in an
- Infant program to a Toddler program
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Classic Eyelash Extension
Self Employed
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
ECE Assistant
Rural Roots Children's Centre
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Practiced my classroom management skills by maintaining daily, open ended communication with children, parents/guardians, and co-workers whenever possible in a variety of channels
- Used verbal and non-verbal cues to communicate rules/keep order with the children and provide a variety of activities with enough materials for all of the students to be satisfied
- Establish rules/regulations and follow through on them and do our best to maintain consistency throughout the day
- Gain knowledge of child development skills by providing a variety of activities that stimulate all areas of development
- Document observations on different children /different situations as well as engage in pedagogical discussion with other teachers/faculty
- Used these pedagogical discussions to extend learning in order for children to master a variety of different skills
- Shared our documentation with parents to encourage them to continue practicing these skills at home.
Education
No Degree - Classic Eyelash Extensions
Forma Beauty
Thunder Bay, ON08.2021
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Confederation College
Thunder Bay Ontario06.2021
Skills
- Classroom management skills
- Organization skills
- Time management skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Proficient with technology
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work within the policies, standards and procedures
- Leadership skills
- Flexible/adaptable
- Ability to work in fast paced/intense environments
- Documentation skills
- Great interpersonal, written and oral communication
- Ability to remain confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Be There Certificate - April 7th, 2022
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Specialist High Skills Major Student - Health Care Honour Roll - High School Grade 9, 10, 11, & 12 First Class Standing - Confederation College Semester 1, 2, 3 & 4 LANGUAGES English
Timeline
Student Support Worker
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Classic Eyelash Extension
Self Employed
06.2021 - 07.2022
Early Childhood Educator
SchoolHouse Playcare Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
ECE Assistant
Rural Roots Children's Centre
03.2019 - 11.2020
No Degree - Classic Eyelash Extensions
Forma Beauty
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Confederation College
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