Kim Corley
1159 St.Emmanuel Terrace,Orleans,ON
Summary
Compassionate early learning professional with a passion for teaching and supporting young children in building the foundation for lifelong success. Nearing completion of an Early Childhood Education diploma and experienced in fostering strong relationships through a friendly approach, patient demeanour, and excellent communication skills. Highly organized with a strong work ethic, able to thrive both independently and in collaborative team environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Development Consultant
Beacons Early Learning Haven
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment through surveys and family engagement to identify child care gaps in the Orleans community, informing program design and service offerings.
- Collaborated closely with the centre owner to design and implement a developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum for toddlers and preschoolers based on best practices and early childhood education standards.
- Led family communications by building relationships, discussing programming details, and managing an interest-based waitlist, ensuring transparency and trust with prospective clients.
- Liaised with the Ministry of Education to facilitate the centre’s licensing process, ensuring all operational and staffing documentation met provincial standards.
- Developed and organized operational infrastructure, including centre hours of operation, daily schedules, age-appropriate routines, and staffing training models.
Kimberly's Kinders, Licensed Home Daycare
Andrew Fleck Childcare Services
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented a play-based curriculum influenced by Reggio Emilia and Forest/Nature School philosophies, emphasizing outdoor risky play as a tool for cognitive and physical development.
- Maintained strong family partnerships through consistent communication using a childcare app and daily documentation of routines, learning experiences, and developmental progress.
- Prepared and served homemade, nutritious meals in compliance with Canada’s Food Guide, while managing all aspects of daily operations including scheduling, sanitation, and budgeting.
- Upheld licensing requirements through ongoing documentation and completion of 25+ hours of professional development, as well as timely submission of agency paperwork (e.g., attendance, billing, and administration logs).
Day Program Supervisor
Innovative Community Support Services
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented life skills, recreational, and job readiness programs tailored to the unique needs of adults with exceptionalities, promoting independence and community integration.
- Led and supported a multidisciplinary staff team through training, performance evaluations, scheduling, billing oversight, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols.
- Developed and monitored individualized, measurable goal plans for program participants, with quarterly evaluations to assess progress and adapt supports.
- Managed and revitalized the “Spread the Joy” social enterprise, achieving a 60% increase in sales in its first year through rebranding, operational improvements, and strategic outreach.
- Cultivated partnerships with local employers to support the JobPath Training Program, creating meaningful employment opportunities for participants through community collaboration.
Life Skills Program Manager
The Salvation Army Booth Centre
04.2012 - 09.2016
- Founded, developed, and launched the Residential Life Skills Program to support transient men with concurrent mental health and addiction challenges, providing structured pathways toward stability and independence.
- Designed and implemented curriculum focused on life skills, vocational readiness, and personal development, while overseeing instructor qualifications, client progression tracking, and program evaluation.
- Delivered group and individualized instruction using tools such as PowerPoint and facilitated engaging, trauma-informed discussions tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers to ensure continuity of care and holistic support for clients transitioning through the program.
- Provided crisis intervention and intake support, assessing client needs, documenting progress, and maintaining detailed attendance and case notes to support wraparound care.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
The University of New Brunswick
Online 08-2027
Early Childhood Education -
Algonquin College
Pembroke08-2025
Recreation And Leisure Services Diploma-Honours. -
Algonquin College
Ottawa04-2014
Personal Support Worker Diploma -
ICAN College
Ottawa, ON04-2008
Skills
- Excellent communication, verbal and written
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Program development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid and CPR C
- Food Handlers Certification
- Life Skills Coach Certification
- HIGH 5
- ASSIT
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Program Development Consultant
Beacons Early Learning Haven
07.2023 - 09.2025
Kimberly's Kinders, Licensed Home Daycare
Andrew Fleck Childcare Services
02.2022 - 08.2024
Day Program Supervisor
Innovative Community Support Services
09.2016 - 01.2022
Life Skills Program Manager
The Salvation Army Booth Centre
04.2012 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -
The University of New Brunswick
Early Childhood Education -
Algonquin College
Recreation And Leisure Services Diploma-Honours. -
Algonquin College
Personal Support Worker Diploma -
ICAN College
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