Ma Lay Shan
Maple Ridge
Summary
Energetic Early Childhood Assistant/ Office Assistant that developed strong communication and organizational skills in collaborative early education setting. Adaptable and ready to transition into new field, utilizing experience in managing, planning, and executing educational activities. Eager to contribute to and grow within dynamic and supportive professional environment.
Experienced with administrative support with proven ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently and enhance workplace productivity. Strong focus on team collaboration, with adaptability to meet changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and proficiency in scheduling, data management, and customer service, ensuring smooth operations and achieving results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator/Office Assistant
Maria Shahgaldi
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept teacher's area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment by filing documents efficiently, enabling easy access to essential information when needed.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls and emails
- 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.
Volunteer:
Bright Stars Early Learning
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside manager to deliver safe and efficient childcare environment
- Assisting in always supervising the children
- Performing light housekeeping duties as needed
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to communicate with small children patiently and at their level of understanding
- Conduct several activities for children namely: art, craft, storytelling, and singing songs to bring about overall growth and development of the children
- Picked up children from school for after school program
- Practiced creating a friendly relationship and communication skills with parents and children
Student: Observing & Recording
Mongio Early Learning Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Practiced developing pedagogical narrations and documentations
- Developed skills in order to observe, record and document the behaviour of young children
- Demonstrated an ability to engage with the principles of a pedagogy of listening
- Worked at gaining interpersonal skills with adults and children
- Utilized teacher’s journal daily to reflect on significant learning
- Recorded children’s engagements in a manner that honours their perspectives and explorations
Student: Curriculum Development
SFU Childcare Society Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed skills in working with a team to come up with activates for the children
- Examined different pedagogical approaches to play-based curriculum for young children, our group explored charcoal with the children
- Used pedagogical documentation to interpret children’s engagements and to develop responsive programming
- Identified ways in which teachers value and respect the child through presentation of material and documentation of children's ongoing contributions
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education Certificate - Education
Capilano University
North Vancouver, B.C.02-2021
High School Diploma -
Britannia Secondary School
Vancouver, BC06-2009
Skills
- Certified Early Childhood Educator
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self-direction
- Organized and efficient
- Responsibility
- Punctual and reliable
- Professional development
- File organization
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Administration and reporting
Certification
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate, 11/01/21, Present
- Infant/Child CPR, Choking and Injury Prevention workshop, 05/01/21
- ECEBC Membership, 03/01/21, Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Gardening
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Animal Care
- Music
- Volunteering
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator/Office Assistant
Maria Shahgaldi
06.2022 - 02.2024
Volunteer:
Bright Stars Early Learning
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student: Observing & Recording
Mongio Early Learning Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Student: Curriculum Development
SFU Childcare Society Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Early Childhood Care And Education Certificate - Education
Capilano University
High School Diploma -
Britannia Secondary School
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