Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Interests
Timeline
References
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Meaghan Marchand

Meaghan Marchand

London,Canada

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children and families through a friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Grand Ave Children’s Centre
08.2020 - 06.2025
  • Worked with children (0 years – 4 years) on their developing skills, encouraging them to explore their environment
  • Had the opportunity to be a team leader operating with both educators and students
  • Established positive relationships with parents/caregivers, students and colleagues.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating weekly activity plans, based around the children’s interests, making sure to create child-led open-ended activities.
  • Maintained safety and classroom discipline with positive reinforcement.

Point of Sales Staff/Head Cashier

Storybook Gardens
04.2018 - 02.2022
  • Interacted with parents/guardians, answering any questions they had or helping them out if they needed an extra hand with their children.
  • Continued to learn and ask for more work opportunities, ie; moving to a different department when staff was needed.
  • Interacted with upset guests, trying to diffuse any situations that arise.
  • Count off tills at the end of each Point of Sales associates shifts Work on and finish any end of day paperwork related to Point of Sales.

Teaching Assistant

Early Learning Centre
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Worked one on one with children on their developing skills
  • Established positive relationships with children, parents, fellow educators and centre administrators.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule curriculum promoting learning and child engagement.
  • Encourage children to actively play and explore their environment.
  • Utilized wide range of hands-on activities to promote understanding and engagement.

Education

Early Childhood Education -

Fanshawe College
St. Thomas, Ontario/London, Ontario
04.2020

Theatre Tech - undefined

Fanshawe College
London, Ontario
04.2016

Skills

  • Group/teamwork skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Creative thinking skills
  • Technology understanding
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Responsibility & Reliability
  • Student-directed style
  • Leadership Skills
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Diverse teaching modalities
  • Classroom organization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR April 2024
  • SELF-REG - The MERHIT Centre June 2024
  • Just Breathe – All Kids Belong March 2024
  • Miscellaneous Certificates through Strive London Jan 2021 - 2025
  • Registered with the College of ECE’s August 2020
  • ITERS/ECERS Certificate March 2019

Interests

  • I have a passion for music, I enjoy incorporating music into my daily programming
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Photography
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes

Timeline

Registered Early Childhood Educator

Grand Ave Children’s Centre
08.2020 - 06.2025

Teaching Assistant

Early Learning Centre
03.2019 - 04.2019

Point of Sales Staff/Head Cashier

Storybook Gardens
04.2018 - 02.2022

Theatre Tech - undefined

Fanshawe College

Early Childhood Education -

Fanshawe College

References

Christa Vanderbolt

RECE, Grand Ave Children's Centre

christavanderbolt@gmail.com

519-608-2041


Victoria Grech

Owner/director, Murder for Hire Dinner Theatre (have been working with them since 2017)

info@murderforhire.ca

519-494-5748


Harikala (Hari) Chhetri

RECE, Grand Ave Children's Centre

chhetriharikala22@gmail.com

Meaghan Marchand