Mandi Newhook
Shelburne,ON
Summary
While building my knowledge and experience through my internships and supply work, I excel in curriculum planning and fostering teamwork. My approach has consistently enhanced student engagement and promoted social development, leveraging play-based learning and effective behavior management to achieve significant improvements in classroom dynamics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply ECE Assistant
Hyland Centre Child Care
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cohesive curriculum, ensuring continuity and consistency across classrooms
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering respect and open communication among students and staff.
- Verified daily care of children by following licensing guidelines and implementing company standards.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers and toddlers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Intern ECE
Primrose Elementary School
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill-building in literacy, numeracy, motor skills development, and social-emotional growth.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects into the kindergarten curriculum.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing classroom dynamics or unforeseen circumstances ensuring seamless transitions minimal disruptions learning experiences.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and abilities within the kindergarten setting.
- Boosted children''s social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Supported the implementation of classroom management strategies, fostering a sense of respect, responsibility, and cooperation among students.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Implemented large group lessons on literacy, phonics, printing and math skills.
Intern ECE
Sandbox Tech Child Care
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Gained valuable experience working within a child care setting, applying learned concepts directly into relevant situations.
- Monitored children's development and discussed observations with my on-site supervisor.
- Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Encouraged and supported self-help skills to establish independence.
- Provided emotional support to children by actively listening and offering guidance when needed.
- Served as a positive role model for children in my care by exhibiting patience, kindness, and a strong work ethic on a daily basis.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, mealtime, and playtime, creating a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Documented activities and behaviors to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles among the children in my care.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Home Childcare Provider
Local Families
03.2011 - 06.2016
- Built strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Maintained clean and organized living and play areas to promote child health and safety.
- Developed engaging activities to help children learn and grow.
- Established and followed stable routine for children to meet emotional and developmental needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of childcare spaces by performing regular housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishes, and sanitizing toys.
- Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
- Efficiently managed the financial aspects of a home-based childcare business, such as budgeting expenses and tracking payments from parents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Honourable W.C. Kennedy Collegiate Institute
Windsor, ONDiploma of Ontario College of Applied Arts And Tec - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01-2025
Skills
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson implementation
- Special needs support
- Play-based learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Student engagement
- Communicating with parents
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Behavior management
Languages
Timeline
Intern ECE
Primrose Elementary School
11.2024 - 12.2024
Supply ECE Assistant
Hyland Centre Child Care
09.2024 - Current
Intern ECE
Sandbox Tech Child Care
01.2024 - 02.2024
Home Childcare Provider
Local Families
03.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Honourable W.C. Kennedy Collegiate Institute
Diploma of Ontario College of Applied Arts And Tec - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
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