Lilia Vera
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Motivated, detail-oriented and highly adaptable professional with broad-based experience working within the Ottawa Indigenous and School community is looking to move into a Public Affairs position where I can apply my interpersonal and excellent organizational skills. Computer proficiencies include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early ON Program Coordinator
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc. in partnership with Minwaashin Lodge
Ottawa, ON
07.2020 - Current
- Develop and implement varied learning activities at satellite locations across Ottawa to meet child and families needs.
- Plan, develop and implement varied learning age-appropriate activities on Social Media Platforms
- Assist in supporting and informing the families and the community through written resource materials, newsletters, and other means of communication; provides services to on-site clients; respond to telephone and e-mail requests.
- Lease with Indigenous Elders, traditional teachers, and external Indigenous communities regarding possible delivery programs
- Scheduled and developed program activities in accordance with program needs.
- Prepared reports on progress towards program goals for management review.
- Manage Early On program cultural projects and workshops from initial planning to completion.
Head Start Program Coordinator
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc.
Ottawa, ON
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated the daily operations of the Head Start Program, including scheduling, attendance and staff assignments.
- Maintain file and documentation in the database according to internal policies and guidelines.
- Responded to emails from head office members and community members concerning various topics related to school activities.
- Coordinated events such as parent-teacher meetings, open houses and other special activities.
- Managed student records, ensured accuracy and compliance with applicable Child Care and Early Years regulations and guidelines.
- Monitored and managed educational resources and supplies ensuring that they are adequately stocked at all times.
- Assisted in organizing special cultural events, workshops related to the awareness of the program's mission.
- Drafted communications about upcoming events or changes in policy and procedures for internal distribution.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc.
Ottawa, ON
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Planed, organized and led activities related to the early learning curriculum for children that are designed to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Observed and documented children`s learning activities for assessments.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss the progress of each child.
- Met with administrators and team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ottawa Carleton District School Board
Ottawa, ON
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Manager
RAIPON (Russian Association Indigenous People of North)
Saint-Petersburg
11.2003 - 12.2006
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitored program’s progress through conducting community dialogues and questionnaires.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Planned and implemented 9 workshops, trainings, seminars with government officials and members from the academic community on issues relating to human rights and leadership among indigenous communities.
- Organized 10 educational programs for Indigenous youth, such as international scholarships and trips.
- Conducted 3 research on issues (health and environment) affecting Indigenous communities, to obtain information required to deliver effective programs to address their needs.
- Maintained accurate project records for preparing quarterly reports for management and donors.
Education
Office Administration
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON09-2023
Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Herzen State Pedagogical University
St Petersburg09-2000
Skills
- Excellent client service
- Cultural Awareness
- Community Outreach
- Record Keeping
- Proficient computer skills
- Resource Management
Certification
- Responding to Trauma and Grief for Indigenous Communities and Organizations certificate
- Child Care and Yearly Years Supervisor license
- Human Rights – Rights of the Indigenous People certificate
Volunteer
- Administrative assistance December 2015
Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Ottawa University
Annual Meeting of the Canadian Mathematical Society
- Project Interpreter
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)- Institute of Aboriginal Peoples Health, Ottawa
Timeline
Head Start Program Coordinator
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc.
09.2022 - 03.2023
Early ON Program Coordinator
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc. in partnership with Minwaashin Lodge
07.2020 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Ottawa Carleton District School Board
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Manager
RAIPON (Russian Association Indigenous People of North)
11.2003 - 12.2006
Office Administration
Algonquin College
Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Herzen State Pedagogical University
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