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Kimberly McCann (RECE)

Kanata,ON

Summary

Knowledgeable Early Childhood Educator with over 25 years experience. Dedicated mentor, leader and union representative, fostering a collaborative work environment. Passionate about professional growth and a strong desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RECE

OCDSB
09.2011 - Current
  • Currently employed at Stephen Leacock Public School the last 8 years
  • Self-directed, resourceful and enthusiastic educator fostering cognitive and social growth
  • Skilled in planning developmentally play-based activities, whole groups, small groups and lessons while meeting curriculum expectations
  • Strong passion for STEM and Social/Emotional Development, always creating a fun, safe and challenging learning environment
  • Excellent communication skills with all levels of staff, children, families and the community
  • Leadership roles, mentor for ECE's during placement, union representative, ordering and organizing materials/equipment for all kindergarten classes
  • Capability to adapt to the special needs in the classroom.

RECE

Tykes Learning Corner
11.2001 - 08.2011
  • Owned and operated a home daycare
  • Created a home like daycare environment including various areas for the children to explore and learn
  • Prepared children for Kindergarten, teaching English and Basic French
  • Build constructive and open relationships with families
  • Offering well-balanced nutritional meals and snacks
  • Involved in the community, playgroups and parks.

RECE

Childcare Centres
06.1999 - 11.2001
  • Open Concept working alongside other colleagues
  • Experience with children 18 months to 10 years old
  • Project approach, child and teacher directed
  • Play-based for children to explore, co-learn and expand children's understanding
  • Small group planning, enhancing language, math and social skills
  • Pedagogical documentation for sharing knowledge and assessment
  • Maintaining a sanitized and clean environment.

Family Caregiver

Various Families
01.1995 - 03.1999
  • Provided care as a nanny for five different families
  • Before and after school care
  • Duties included: pick up/drop off, cooking meals, housework, assisted with homework, and planning developmentally appropriate activities/outings.

Education

Honours in Early Childhood Education -

Algonquin College
08.2000

Skills

  • Child Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Highly Motivated
  • Leadership Skills
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Effective Communication and Listening Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Encourages Diversity and Inclusivity
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Excellent Observational Skills
  • Technology Knowledge
  • CPR and First Aid Training Level C
  • Adheres by Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Certification

  • Autism Thinking Certification, 04/10/2022, This workshop helped me to further develop my knowledge so I could support the children in our class to the best of my ability.
  • Kindergarten Literacy Workshop, 10/07/2022,

I participated in a workshop for Early Childhood Educators, where I created a video in French demonstrating instructional routines for teaching sounds and letters for Cycle 1.

Timeline

RECE

OCDSB
09.2011 - Current

RECE

Tykes Learning Corner
11.2001 - 08.2011

RECE

Childcare Centres
06.1999 - 11.2001

Family Caregiver

Various Families
01.1995 - 03.1999

Honours in Early Childhood Education -

Algonquin College

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