Laura Dempster
Stayner,Canada
Summary
Compassionate individual seeking position as Early Childhood Educator with history of creating enriching educational experiences. Proven ability to design and implement curriculum that promotes cognitive and social development. Emphasizes collaboration and adapts to evolving classroom needs, ensuring positive outcomes for all students. Exceptional at developing rapport with children through friendly approach, and patient demeanor. Flexible and adapt to different situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DECE & Educational Assistant (Supply)
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant (LTO)
Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted children in the learning centre with behaviour and doing the task given
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities
- Assisted children by taking them for sensory/movement breaks
- Provided behavioural support for a student on an off-site fieldtrip
Designated Early Childhood Educator (LTO)
Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities
- Helped children cultivate social & emotional skills through co-operative games and self-regulation
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
- Provided a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students
Educational Assistant (Transitional)
Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Provided support to students with special needs so they can excel in learning
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
Nanny/Pet Sitter
Private Employers
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Met the needs of children and pets; providing a safe, healthy environment
- Supervised children while swimming ensuring safety
- Practiced writing/reading skills to prepare children for Kindergarten
- Fed, exercised, and cared for pets while family went on vacation
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Supervised school-age children in the before & after school program at Clearview Meadows Elementary School
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate indoor/outdoor activities for kinders and school-agers in all areas of development
- Provided a safe inclusive environment for self-expression and social-emotional resilience
- Connected and built rapport with parents and families to encourage open communication regarding their child
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Georgian College
Orillia, ON01.2013
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Stayner Collegiate Institute
Stayner, ON01.2006
Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Observant, and creative offering innovative solutions
- Reliable, trustworthy, good listener, and great work ethic
- Work cooperatively with others and enjoy being part of a team
Accomplishments
- Published a Children's Book Sign's of Spring- Collaborated with my mother in the development of a children's book called Sign's of Spring for ages 3-7.
Certification
- Behaviour Management Systems
- Standard First Aid & CPR-C
Community Service
Elephant Thoughts, Children's Program Facilitator, 2014-01, 2015-01, Organized and led fun and educational programs for school-age children, Handled and introduced children to a variety of animals such as snakes, ferrets, etc., Gave demonstrations and instructions for hands-on activities, Engaged children in interactive science experiments
Timeline
Educational Assistant (LTO)
Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School
03.2025 - 04.2025
Designated Early Childhood Educator (LTO)
Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School
01.2025 - 02.2025
Educational Assistant (Transitional)
Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School
02.2023 - 06.2023
DECE & Educational Assistant (Supply)
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2022 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
01.2016 - 01.2020
Nanny/Pet Sitter
Private Employers
01.2013 - 01.2022
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Stayner Collegiate Institute
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Georgian College
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