Ma. Veronica Balaba
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated educator and child care specialist with a proven track record at Woodridge College, enhancing student achievement through differentiated instruction and comprehensive child development strategies. Expert in lesson plan development and interpersonal relationships, adept at fostering cognitive growth and social skills in diverse learning environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Provider
Hannaford Family
11.2022 - Current
- Complete care and supervision of young children, in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment
- Plan and organize age appropriate activities at home and outdoors
- Assist with before and after school care and routine
- Organize arts & crafts, indoor games, etc.
- Teach good manners and appropriate social behaviors
Live-Out Nanny/Babysitter
Thorsten Family
03.2018 - Current
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, and naptime routines.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children as diagnosed with ADD and ADHD
- Transitioned to an occasional babysitter since the kids are all full time in school.
Tutorial Teacher/Owner
Tutorial4Kids
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Led after-school tutoring sessions, offering additional support to students struggling with course material.
- Improved student literacy by implementing targeted reading strategies in daily lessons.
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of content.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-8
Woodridge College
06.2000 - 04.2006
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students understanding of multiple subjects.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Education
Certificate in Special Education
REACH Inc.
Las Pinas, Philippines12-2008
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Major in English
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines03-1990
Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Recreational Activities
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Child Supervision
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson Plan Development
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Child Development
- Driving
- Rowing
- Swimming
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
US B1/B2 Holder
WECS US Equivalency Report Reference #ARG12259R
Timeline
Child Care Provider
Hannaford Family
11.2022 - Current
Live-Out Nanny/Babysitter
Thorsten Family
03.2018 - Current
Tutorial Teacher/Owner
Tutorial4Kids
01.2009 - 12.2018
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-8
Woodridge College
06.2000 - 04.2006
Certificate in Special Education
REACH Inc.
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Major in English
University of Santo Tomas
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