MARICRIS JOSE
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Highly skilled and certified Registered Early Childhood Educator with over 15+ years of educating and supervisory experience in a daycare/shared space setting. Strong interest in child development through play based program creation and implementation. Dedicated to providing young children with the best possible education and care. Continuously ensure that children and parents are comfortable with the learning environment and experience.
Excellent communicator, highly motivated, team and detail oriented. Committed to developing innovative, creative, and fun learning environments. Additional experience in billing, payroll, scheduling, enrollment, event nights, staff training, parent communication. Ability to produce a Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Childspace Day Care Corporation
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - Current
- Implement creative and enriching lesson plans for children ages 2.5-4, to stimulate their cognitive, physical, mental, and social developmental stages
- Collaborated with fellow Teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities by providing a supportive learning environment for children to explore
- Instruct and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy hygiene habits
- Maintain supportive relationships with parents, children and guardians by providing a positive and nurturing environment with regular communication of children progress
- Facilitate small group activities in art and reading that help improve children's creative skills and early literacy
- Supervise outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations are followed
- Maintain records of attendance, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills
- Manage inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed
RECE, Site Supervisor
NETWORK CHILD CARE SERVICES- HOLY CROSS BEFORE & AFTER CHILD CARE PROGRAM
Toronto, Canada
07.2013 - 11.2018
- Plan, develop, administer and supervise a Before and After Child Care Program for 70+ children ages 44 months to 13 years; coordinate and schedule 7+ staff for program operation; train, supervise and evaluate staff; ensure the delivery of age appropriate educational and recreational programs, billing, payroll, scheduling, and registration duties; maintain accurate records and reports; ensure the well-being and safety of all children and the effective operation of the centre
- Ensure the centre is in accordance with program expectations, internal policies and procedures, Ministry requirements and the Child Care Act; ensure facility infrastructure meet Ministry requirements; conduct monthly reviews
- Design and implement best practices for working with children in early childhood as well as evaluating and refining existing program in response to AQI, and child needs; regularly communicate with parents
- Provide a high quality early learning and child care program, based on a pedagogy of learning through play responsive to the individual needs of children and families; provide scheduling and programming Kindergarten and School-Age children; promote pro-social behaviour; provide space sharing/classroom support to staff as needed
- Plan, develop and implement age appropriate learning opportunities weekly in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Toronto Children's Services Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI) in a TCDSB shared space setting
- Develop and implement programs that promotes HDLH in all areas of the program
Early Childhood Educator - School Age
LITTLE STARS DAYCARE CENTER
Toronto, Canada
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Develop and implement weekly themed based program plans, daily activities for 15 children between the ages of 5 ½ years to 13 years
- Plan, develop and implement age appropriate learning opportunities weekly in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and Toronto Children's Services Assurance for Quality Improvement (AQI)
- Maintain, clean and organize an inspirational learning environment
- Maintain up to date document observation as per AQI requirements
- Provided a wide range of optional play and learning materials to appeal to all children's interests, maximizing participation and enjoyment
- Ensure children's safety during pick-up and drop off to Chester Public School
- Prepare and serve snacks
Summer Student Teacher
FERNCLIFF DAYCARE & AFTER SCHOOL GROUP
Toronto, Canada
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
- Participate in daily activity planning
- Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
- Conduct learning exercises with small group of children
- Assist teacher in maintaining a clean and organized room
- Assist with the supervision of children during play time, field trips, centre outings
- Foster good eating habits and table manners in children
Part-Time Supply Teacher
GARRISON CREEK COMMUNITY DAY CARE
Toronto, Canada
05.2008 - 06.2008
- Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
- Conduct learning exercises with small group of children
- Assist teacher in maintaining a clean and organized room
- Assist with the supervision of children during play time
Student Teacher / Co-op Student
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Toronto, Canada
12.2003 - 01.2004
- Assists teacher with executing instruction for Lesson Plan
- Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
- Conduct learning exercises with small group of children
- Assist teacher in maintaining a clean and organized room
- Assist with the supervision of children during play time, field trips, centre outings
- Foster good eating habits and table manners in children
Student Teacher / Co-op Student
HESTER HOW DAYCARE CENTRE
Toronto, Canada
09.2002 - 01.2003
- Assists teacher with executing daily programmed activity
- Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
- Conduct learning exercises with small group of children
- Assist teacher in maintaining a clean and organized room
- Assist with the supervision of children during play time, centre outings
- Foster good eating habits and table manners in children
Education
DIPLOMA - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
George Brown College
Toronto, ON, Canada08.2008
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - HIGH SCHOOL
St. Joseph's College School
Toronto, ON, Canada01.2003
Skills
- Email & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Child Development, ASD, ADHD, Behaviour & NVLD
- Innovative Program Design & Development
- Individualized & Group Instruction
- Parent Involvement & Reporting
- School & Student Safety
- Teamwork & Goal Setting
- Student Motivation & Encouragement
- CCEYA, AQI & HDLH
- Toronto Public Health & WHMIS
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Billing & Payroll
- TCDSB Space Sharing
- Staff Training Supervision & Evaluation
- Time Management & Scheduling
- Basic Technology Skills (Smartphone, Tablets, Computer)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Childspace Day Care Corporation
04.2023 - Current
RECE, Site Supervisor
NETWORK CHILD CARE SERVICES- HOLY CROSS BEFORE & AFTER CHILD CARE PROGRAM
07.2013 - 11.2018
Early Childhood Educator - School Age
LITTLE STARS DAYCARE CENTER
08.2010 - 06.2013
Summer Student Teacher
FERNCLIFF DAYCARE & AFTER SCHOOL GROUP
07.2008 - 08.2008
Part-Time Supply Teacher
GARRISON CREEK COMMUNITY DAY CARE
05.2008 - 06.2008
Student Teacher / Co-op Student
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
12.2003 - 01.2004
Student Teacher / Co-op Student
HESTER HOW DAYCARE CENTRE
09.2002 - 01.2003
DIPLOMA - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
George Brown College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - HIGH SCHOOL
St. Joseph's College School
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