Laurel Rawlings
Windsor,ON
Summary
- To share and build upon my 20+ years of experience gained through working with children of different ages.
- Seeking a position as Occasional or contract teacher within the GECDSB
- Eager to contribute to the growth and success of both students and the educational institution.
- Successfully completed three placements within the GECDSB in JK/SK (Early Years), grade 3 and grade 6
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECE Instructor and ECE Field Placement Supervisor
St. Clair College
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered provincial curriculum, assessed students work, familiar with Blackboard software and created meaningful and engaging lessons
- Supported student learning while on their placement, marked and reviewed their lessons and interactions along with anecdotal observations
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Early Childhood Educator (full-time)
Greater Essex County District School Board
09.2012 - Current
- Current Position-Early ON Facilitator West Gate
- Supporting FNMI families by connecting them with external agencies such as Indian Friendship Centre, John McGivney, and Children First
- Excelling in using multiple communication methods with students (core boards, pecs system and visual schedules, task strips)
- Thoughtfully creating a learning space by bringing nature into the classroom and setting up space for children to explore creatively through loose parts, manipulatives, and maker spaces
- Implementing daily social-emotional literacy with check-ins, zones of regulation, and group gatherings to promote student wellness, incorporated mindfulness into daily practice
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Personal Support Worker (Weekly)
Windsor Community Living
09.2000 - 06.2016
- Cared for adult female with Down syndrome
- Developed lesson plan to teach life skills leading to improvements in daily quality of life
- Successfully incorporated a healthier lifestyle through dietary changes and regular exercise, helping to reduce her diabetes medication
- Worked with the family to maintain any advancements achieved under my care
- Funded through Community Living
Early Childhood Educator
Corporation of City of Windsor
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Prepared and designed literacy and math play-based activities
- Successfully collaborated with families and staff keeping them up to date on community activities and resources
- Planned field trips and arranged guest speakers from community agencies promoting education and awareness within the community
- Completed milestones assessments on children and communicated with families
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Windsor06.2023
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
St. Clair College
Windsor04.2008
Field Experience
- Fall 2023, Kindergarten, Princess Elizabeth Public School, successful completion, Very comfortable with the Four Frames curriculum, use of EDSBY for assessment and observations.
- Winter 2024, Grade 3, Princess Elizabeth Public School, successful completion, Experience with UFLI lessons, Social Studies, Mathology resources, physical education and science curriculum. Completed assessments and transferred marks to EDSBY.
- Fall 2024, Grade 6, Talbot Trail Public School, successful completion, Experienced with morphology, Social Studies, MathUP resources and curriculum.
Certification
- Ontario College of Teachers Transitional Certification, current
- Ontario Certified Teacher, OCT, 02/01/25
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators, current
- Autism Awareness, Part 1 and 2, Corporation of the City of Windsor Workshops and Webinars
- Sexual Abuse Prevention Program, 01/01/25
- Bystander program, 10/01/23
- Teacher Burnout, 10/01/23 - 11/30/23
- Science of Reading, GECDSB, 2022
- ABA Power Hour sessions 1-5, 05/01/20 - 06/30/20
- Self-Regulation and Well-Being, 2019
- Stress and Anxiety in Children, 2019
- BMST, 2019
- ECE Math, 2019
- Ford City Professional Learning Session, New to Autism, STEAM Kollaboration, Importance of Functional Communication in Kindergarten, Really... How does Learning Happen?, Having Hard Conversations, Self-Regulation and Well-Being: Emotional Literacy, 2018
- Forest School Workshop, ETFO, 06/01/18
- Edsby Workshop, ETFO, 11/01/18
- Four Frames, Flexing Body and Minds, The Learning Environment, Edsby Documentation, Building Bridges, Early Math Educational Resources and Activities, 2017
- Windsor District Labour Council for Health and Safety Annual Conference, OSSTF, 2016
- Regional Kindergarten Symposium, OSSTF, 2016
- Creating Pathways to Success: An Education and Career/Life Planning, 2016
- Certificate for Child Abuse Prevention Program, 2009
- Crossing Cultural Barriers: A Bridge to Inclusion with Ensemble, 2009
- Emergent Curriculum, 2008
Leadership And Community Involvement
- Member, Education Society University of Windsor, current
- Snack Program, West Gate Public School, 2022-2023
- Occupational Health and Safety (Interim) Representative, Princess Elizabeth, 2018-2022
- Jump Rope for Heart, Liaison, Princess Elizabeth, 2017-2021
- OSSTF Workplace Representative, 2013-present
- E.C.E. Students Placement Advisor, St. Clair College, 2015-present
- PTA Council Member, Georges P. Vanier, 2014-present
- Presenter, AECEO National Conference, 2009
- President and Founder, E.C.E. Club, 2007-2008
- Co-Founder, Glen Angus Scholarship Fund, 2008
- Committee Member, St. Clair College Academic Advisory, 2007-2008
- Student Representative, St. Clair College E.C.E, 2007-2008
Awards
President's Medal, Student Leadership Award and Peer Tutoring Certificate, St Clair College, 2008
Timeline
ECE Instructor and ECE Field Placement Supervisor
St. Clair College
09.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator (full-time)
Greater Essex County District School Board
09.2012 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Corporation of City of Windsor
12.2010 - 08.2011
Personal Support Worker (Weekly)
Windsor Community Living
09.2000 - 06.2016
- Ontario College of Teachers Transitional Certification, current
- Ontario Certified Teacher, OCT, 02/01/25
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators, current
- Autism Awareness, Part 1 and 2, Corporation of the City of Windsor Workshops and Webinars
- Sexual Abuse Prevention Program, 01/01/25
- Bystander program, 10/01/23
- Teacher Burnout, 10/01/23 - 11/30/23
- Science of Reading, GECDSB, 2022
- ABA Power Hour sessions 1-5, 05/01/20 - 06/30/20
- Self-Regulation and Well-Being, 2019
- Stress and Anxiety in Children, 2019
- BMST, 2019
- ECE Math, 2019
- Ford City Professional Learning Session, New to Autism, STEAM Kollaboration, Importance of Functional Communication in Kindergarten, Really... How does Learning Happen?, Having Hard Conversations, Self-Regulation and Well-Being: Emotional Literacy, 2018
- Forest School Workshop, ETFO, 06/01/18
- Edsby Workshop, ETFO, 11/01/18
- Four Frames, Flexing Body and Minds, The Learning Environment, Edsby Documentation, Building Bridges, Early Math Educational Resources and Activities, 2017
- Windsor District Labour Council for Health and Safety Annual Conference, OSSTF, 2016
- Regional Kindergarten Symposium, OSSTF, 2016
- Creating Pathways to Success: An Education and Career/Life Planning, 2016
- Certificate for Child Abuse Prevention Program, 2009
- Crossing Cultural Barriers: A Bridge to Inclusion with Ensemble, 2009
- Emergent Curriculum, 2008
Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
St. Clair College
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