Maria Teresa Tactay
Scarborough,Ontario
Summary
Resourceful Field Placement Student with hands-on experience in diverse settings. Possess strong skills in communication, collaboration and problem-solving, honed by practical fieldwork experiences. Demonstrated ability to build relationships within community agencies and contribute positively to team efforts. Significant impact made through the implementation of learned strategies and techniques into real-world scenarios. Experienced with designing and delivering developmentally appropriate educational activities that promote cognitive and social growth. Utilizes effective communication techniques to engage with both children and parents, ensuring cohesive learning experience. Knowledge of classroom management strategies to maintain orderly and productive environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Phoenix Child Care Centre
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as curriculum planning, child development theories, and classroom management strategies.
- Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within the classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
- Continuously pursued professional growth opportunities through participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, and coursework to stay current with best practices within the early childhood education field.
- Encouraged physical activity among students by incorporating movement breaks throughout the day and coordinating outdoor playtime opportunities.
- Fostered social skills and emotional growth in children through daily group activities and individualized attention.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported diverse learning needs of children with tailored lesson plans and differentiated instruction techniques.
Field Placement Student
Family Day - The Divine Infant Early Learning & Child Care Centre
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Contributed towards creating a curriculum based on developmental milestones set out by Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
Field Placement Student
McNicoll Avenue Child Care Program
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood learning and exploration.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
Field Placement Student
YMCA of Greater Toronto, Scarborough Brimwood
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Advocated for early childhood education policies and practices within the school and broader community.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and emotional security.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Coordinated with other educators to plan and implement interdisciplinary lessons that addressed multiple learning standards.
Foreign Junior Technician
King Yuan Electronics Company
06.2014 - 09.2022
- Ensured compliance with established QA policies throughout all stages of the software cycle.
- Collaborated with developers to resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
- Identified and documented test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications.
- Performed exploratory testing to identify defects in the application or system under test.
- Assisted in training new testers on QA processes, standards, procedures and best practices.
- Analyzed requirements documents and developed comprehensive test strategies accordingly.
- Executed performance testing to evaluate system scalability, reliability, and speed.
- Maintained and updated test documentation, including test plans and test reports.
- Conducted comprehensive manual testing on software applications to identify bugs and improve functionality.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior testers on testing techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced testing frameworks to incorporate new testing methodologies and improve test coverage.
- Ensured compliance with quality standards and industry best practices in all testing activities.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of testing strategies and tools through research and innovation.
- Recorded and documented test results to compare to expected results.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ONSome College (No Degree) - Midwifery
Ilocos Sur Community College
Bantay ,Ilocos Sur03-2006
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Child-centered approach
- Observation and documentation
- Gross motor skills
- Art and music appreciation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building
Certification
Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED level C (BL)
Accomplishments
- Youth Leadership Formation Course
- Basic Leadership Training fo the Red Cross Youth
- Youth Volunteer Orientation Course
Education and Training
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References
References available upon request.
Languages
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Phoenix Child Care Centre
09.2024 - Current
Field Placement Student
Family Day - The Divine Infant Early Learning & Child Care Centre
05.2024 - 08.2024
Field Placement Student
McNicoll Avenue Child Care Program
01.2024 - 04.2024
Field Placement Student
YMCA of Greater Toronto, Scarborough Brimwood
05.2023 - 08.2023
Foreign Junior Technician
King Yuan Electronics Company
06.2014 - 09.2022
Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED level C (BL)
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Midwifery
Ilocos Sur Community College
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