Kristy Moyer- Knight
Calgary,AB
Summary
Passionate Early Childhood Educator who has enhancing children's social skills and critical thinking through innovative play-based learning and sensory activities. Skilled in classroom management and fostering strong parent-teacher communication, I excel in creating supportive and dynamic learning environments. My dedication to continuous professional development and a caring demeanor have significantly enriched students' learning experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Kids Stop
Calgary, AB
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies to promote critical thinking skills in young learners.
Health Care Aide
Classic Life Care Paediatrics
Calgary, AB
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
Education
Diploma (Level 3) - Early Childhood Care And Education
CDI College
Calgary, AB02.2024
Certificate - Healthcare Aid
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB05.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Gross Motor Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Sensory Activities
- Safety awareness
- Fine Motor Skills
- Outdoor Play
- Dramatic Play
- Developmental needs
- Storytelling Techniques
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Individualized support
- Music Appreciation
- Special needs education
- Mediation
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Problem-Solving
- Play-Based Learning
- Relationship Building
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Kids Stop
07.2022 - 06.2024
Health Care Aide
Classic Life Care Paediatrics
01.2022 - 11.2022
Diploma (Level 3) - Early Childhood Care And Education
CDI College
Certificate - Healthcare Aid
Bow Valley College