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Skills
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certificates, workshops and credentials
Community Involvement
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Kimberlee Benoit

Cold Lake

Summary

Experienced childcare provider skilled in creating safe and nurturing environments for children of all ages. Strong communicator with exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities. Highly observant, caring, and dedicated to promoting development and wellbeing. Valuable team player known for adaptability and collaboration.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

North Star Elementary
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.

Child Care Provider

Happy House Daycare
01.2014 - 09.2023
  • Sanitized high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities and lessons
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Assisted with the school day activities such as before and after-school care for 6 years. With pre k children for 2 years
  • Assisted children with social, emotional and behavioral development.
  • Organized supplies and instructional materials to maintain tidy classroom.
  • Participated in professional development learning opportunities to increase knowledge.
  • Provided nurturing environment in Pre K Room for over five years.

Store Manager

Athletes world
05.2011 - 12.2013
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Improved store status by implementing process improvements and identifying performance gaps for corrective action.

Housekeeper

Cold Lake Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2013
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
  • Worked with speed and efficiency to meet all job requirements.
  • Sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other germ-prone areas.

Disability Support Worker

Community Options/ Dove Center
02.2009 - 05.2011
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, work and recreation to maintain schedule.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Provided education and support to patients' family members.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Transported patients to social activities, work placement and doctors appointment without accident.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.

At Home Child Care Provider

self employed
01.2004 - 08.2008
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Cared for 6 children ages 2 to 6.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.

Education

ECE Childcare Diploma Level 3 - Childcare

Portage College
Cold Lake, AB
06.2023

Skills

  • Behavior management techniques
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Early childhood knowledge
  • Lesson plan development
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication
  • Strong Work ethic
  • Team building
  • Organizational skills
  • Customer service
  • Strong leadership skills

Languages

English
Elementary

certificates, workshops and credentials

Early childhood Educator Level 2

Up to date child First Aid

clean criminal record clearance

clean child and welfare check

Autism awareness workshop

Respect in school certificate

currently taking Indigenous Canada certificate online

Positive behavior certificate

ooey gooey learn through play workshop

Community Involvement

Volunteer Soccer Coach: Encouraged team work, fair play and incorporating game fundamentals

Canadian Red Cross volunteer: Provided Public service and overseeing medical equipment rentals

Certification

Up to date child First Aid

clean criminal record clearance

clean child and welfare check

Autism awareness workshop

Respect in school Certificate

Indigenous Canada certificate

Positive behavior certificate

ooey gooey learn through play certificate

UFLI Knowledge Workshop

Non Violent Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Educational Assistant

North Star Elementary
09.2023 - Current

Child Care Provider

Happy House Daycare
01.2014 - 09.2023

Housekeeper

Cold Lake Hospital
03.2012 - 11.2013

Store Manager

Athletes world
05.2011 - 12.2013

Disability Support Worker

Community Options/ Dove Center
02.2009 - 05.2011

At Home Child Care Provider

self employed
01.2004 - 08.2008

ECE Childcare Diploma Level 3 - Childcare

Portage College

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