Laura Tontodonati - EarlyON Program Facilitator - Child Development Resource Connection Peel

Summary

Early childhood professional with extensive experience supporting families, mentoring educators, and promoting quality learning environments. Seeking to contribute as a Home Visitor with Learning Happens, empowering home childcare providers to deliver inclusive, nurturing, and responsive care for every child.

Overview

10

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

EarlyON Program Facilitator

Child Development Resource Connection Peel

08.2021 - Current

Program Quality & Inclusive Practice: Design and implement inclusive, play-based learning experiences grounded in the ELECT Framework and How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, ensuring environments that foster belonging, engagement, well-being, and expression.
Family Partnerships & Community Connections: Facilitate engaging, age-specific programs for families with young children, following an “It takes a village” approach that encourages peer support and long-term community relationships.
Responsive Support: Build trusting relationships with families and connect them to community resources such as EveryMind Child Development Resource Consultants, The Indigenous Network, and Newcomer Services, addressing emerging needs with sensitivity and care.
Mentorship & Coaching: Model positive adult-child interactions, guide families in extending learning at home, and provide reflective coaching to educators and students to strengthen program quality.
Professional Training & Onboarding: Train and mentor ECE students and new staff members in delivering high-quality, interactive indoor and outdoor programming aligned with best practices.
Quality Monitoring & Documentation: Observe and document children’s play and learning to highlight their developmental progress, support reflective practice, and inspire meaningful, play-based learning experiences.
Community Collaboration: Establish and maintain partnerships with local service providers to enhance program offerings and ensure families have access to comprehensive supports.
Outreach & Engagement: Participate in community outreach initiatives, including creating digital and social-media content to promote family engagement and strengthen awareness of early years programs.

Registered Early Childhood Educator & EARLYON RECE Supply (Springdale Location)

Family Day Care Services

01.2020 - 08.2021

Inclusive Programming: Engage children in play-based experiences that foster cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
Interactive Learning: Lead dynamic circle times with songs and movement that encourage joyful participation and strengthen family connections.
Family Engagement: Build positive, trusting relationships with families by sharing observations and supporting learning beyond the classroom.

Camp Supervisor & Head Preschool Instructor

City of Brampton

Brampton, Canada

07.2015 - 08.2019

Program Leadership: Plan and facilitate engaging indoor and outdoor camp experiences that promote exploration, creativity, and collaboration among children.
Team Supervision: Lead and support camp staff, modeling positive guidance strategies and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and well-organized environment.
Family Communication: Maintain daily communication with families to share updates, address concerns, and strengthen partnerships.

Education

Early Childhood Education -

Humber College

Skills

Comprehensive Knowledge of Early Years Frameworks and Regulations: In-depth understanding of Child Development, the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), ELECT Framework, How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, Raising the Bar in Peel, Looksee Checklists, and Assessments for Quality Improvement
Quality Assurance and Program Evaluation: Skilled in supporting home child care providers through quality improvement tools, documentation, and compliance monitoring
Relationship Building and Family Engagement: Strong ability to build trusting relationships with families and providers; empathetic, respectful, and supportive in addressing diverse family needs
Community Collaboration: Experienced in partnering with community agencies such as EveryMind Child Development Resource Consultants, the Indigenous Network, and Newcomer Services to enhance family access to resources and inclusion
Mentorship and Professional Support: Adept at coaching ECE students in best practices that align with provincial standards and frameworks

Communication and Problem-Solving: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; skilled at conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback to promote growth
Documentation and Reflective Practice: Passionate about making learning visible through documentation and visual displays of children’s play
Digital and Media Literacy: Proficient in creating engaging content, videos, and digital materials to connect with families and promote learning initiatives across social media and online platforms
Organization and Reliability: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, with a strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital collaboration tools