Louise Trapper Gilpin
Summary
Management and Childcare Teacher Trainer with comprehensive expertise in management. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieves results. Possesses skills in curriculum development, staff training, and regulatory compliance. Adaptable and dependable in dynamic environments, ensuring highest standards of care and education.
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher Trainer
Cegep St. Felicien
09.2021 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences.
Treasurer
Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Enhanced financial reporting processes, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
Accountant
Blackned Construction
06.2010 - 03.2016
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Childcare Director, Coordinator, Pedagogical
Waaseskun Childcare Center
03.1999 - 08.2009
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open communication and regular updates on child progress.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with Educators to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Education
Attestation Diploma - Childcare Management Services
Cegep St. Felicien
Waskaganish, QC06-2010
Attestation Diploma - Data Processing, Accounting
Sabtuuan
Waskaganish, Qc05-1998
Attestation Diploma - Educator
Cegep St. Felicien
Waskaganish, Qc06-1997
Skills
- Effective management & organization
- Effective relationship management
- Problem-solving skills
- Educational planning
- Communication skills
- Respectful and honest
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher Trainer
Cegep St. Felicien
09.2021 - Current
Treasurer
Cree Nation of Washaw Sibi
09.2016 - 09.2021
Accountant
Blackned Construction
06.2010 - 03.2016
Childcare Director, Coordinator, Pedagogical
Waaseskun Childcare Center
03.1999 - 08.2009
Attestation Diploma - Childcare Management Services
Cegep St. Felicien
Attestation Diploma - Data Processing, Accounting
Sabtuuan
Attestation Diploma - Educator
Cegep St. Felicien
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