Liana Sterzer
Tisdale,SK
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Consultant at NEECIP, adept in creating tailored service plans and fostering developmental progress in children aged 0-7. I work with each child, but also with the families and associated community members. My diverse resume has two things in common. My love of education and my love of business. I truly enjoy learning, and chalking up new experiences. It has been a life-long endeavour of mine. I have many years of work experience to draw on, and more than anything, I love to work with people. I am adept at working with people of varying ages, and with a variety of cultures. I demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills, and work well within a team, but can also manage on my own. Academia does greatly interest me.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Consultant
NEECIP
10.2022 - Current
- Preparation and presentation of a service plan for families with children (age 0-7) that are developmentally delayed.
- Creation of lessons for individual children on caseload that reside within a certain radius of Tisdale, including First Nations communities.
- Sending in referrals to various agencies and professionals on behalf of families and their children requiring assistance with developmental needs.
- Writing up a variety of reports in follow-up to the visits and meetings.
- Preparing and running summer parties, pop-up playgrounds, story strolls and the like.
- A mix of office and field work.
Recreation Coordinator
Good Shepherd Villas
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Enhanced participant enjoyment by creating and implementing diverse recreational activities.
- Ensured proper supervision of program participants at all times, prioritizing their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in organizing special events, resulting in increased community engagement.
- Organized field trips and outings as part of program offerings, broadening participant experiences.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Cooking breakfast and snacks for senior residents.
- Facilitating visits in person and through video calls due to Covid requirements and restrictions.
Teacher
Windermere School District
09.1993 - 06.2003
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Instructing all grades and subjects on a part-time basis, as I also ran our family entertainment business from spring to fall.
- Tutoring students after school hours.
Business Owner, Manager
Lake Windermere Adventure Park
05.1993 - 06.2003
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed all aspects of this seasonal operation, which included a miniature golf course, go-cart track, pizza restaurant, paintball facility and gift store.
- Duties included bookeeping, all aspects of Human Resources, cooking, serving, gardening, maintenance, advertising and design of menu and brochures, to mention a few.
Education
B.Ed - Major in Elementary Education, Minor in Social
University of Calgary
Calgary, ABECE Diploma - Early Childhood Education
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, ABSkills
- Took 8 years of instruction at Christina’s Art School in Prince Albert
- Attended and earned credit for CAIB insurance courses
- Attended and earned credit for IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) management courses
- Volunteered for years as a Sunday school teacher, AWANA leader and also assisting the youth pastor at Lake Park Baptist Church
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
References
- Bev Petruk, College Instructor at SaskPolytechnic on Prince Albert Campus, 306-930-9006, Petruk@saskpolytech.ca
- Jennifer Blocka, former supervisor at Good Shepherd Villas, Store Manager at Golden Mobility in Prince Albert, 306-960-2788, Jblocka@yahoo. com
- Brian Langendoen, former Children’s Pastor at Lake Park Baptist Church, 306-981-0024, B.langendoen@sasktel.net
Timeline
Early Childhood Consultant
NEECIP
10.2022 - Current
Recreation Coordinator
Good Shepherd Villas
10.2019 - 10.2022
Teacher
Windermere School District
09.1993 - 06.2003
Business Owner, Manager
Lake Windermere Adventure Park
05.1993 - 06.2003
B.Ed - Major in Elementary Education, Minor in Social
University of Calgary
ECE Diploma - Early Childhood Education
University of Lethbridge