Luxsana Shanmugam
Whitby,ON
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Assistant from Providence Daycare, adept in fostering children's developmental milestones and ensuring their safety. Excelled in classroom management and effective communication, significantly enhancing cooperative play and learning. Brings a blend of creative lesson planning and a compassionate, positive attitude to support young learners' growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Providence Daycare
10.2021 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented hands-on science lessons for students to explore the natural world around them while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Enhanced children''s learning experiences by incorporating engaging play activities and age-appropriate educational materials.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between different activities throughout the day without any loss of instructional time.
- Improved student behavior by promoting positive reinforcement strategies and clear communication of expectations.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, resulting in improved overall classroom performance.
- Established strong relationships with families through open communication channels and participation in school events.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Durham College
Oshawa, ONSkills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Certification
- Anaphylaxis in Schools: What Educators Need to Know
CPR Certified (2021) – Whitby, ON
• Workplace Hazard Material Information System (WHMIS)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention
• OSSLT – Lester B. Pearson High School
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Providence Daycare
10.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Education
Durham College
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