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Linda Jonker

1360 Hallecks Rd E Brockville,ON

Summary

Accomplished Early Childhood Educator from Upper Canada District School Board, adept in fostering children's social skills and supporting a variety of learning styles through innovative, play-based learning strategies. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and communication abilities, ensuring safe, inclusive, and creative educational environments. Proven track record in enhancing parental involvement and curriculum development, leveraging music for learning enhancement. Loves to collaborate and share ideas with co workers.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

RECE

Nursery School Teacher
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Early Childhood Educator

Upper Canada District School Board
09.2012 - Current
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.

RECE

YMCA YWCA Brockville
09.1990 - 12.1996

RECE

MTJB Childcare Centre
06.1989 - 08.1990
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.

Education

Early Childhood Educator - Childcare

St Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
06.1989

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Calm Under Pressure

Languages

English
Full Professional

Additional Information

•Loves the outdoors and being active

•Spending time with family and travelling

•Culinary Creations as a hobby

•Mother of 3 adult boys who also love adventure

And outdoor pursuits

•Likes camping with family

•Enjoys music of many varieties

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Upper Canada District School Board
09.2012 - Current

RECE

YMCA YWCA Brockville
09.1990 - 12.1996

RECE

MTJB Childcare Centre
06.1989 - 08.1990

RECE

Nursery School Teacher

Early Childhood Educator - Childcare

St Lawrence College

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