Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
School Placement Experience
Professional Development
References
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Melany Antunes

Innisfil,ON

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with 14 years of experience creating engaging and positive learning environments for young children. Devoted to giving every child a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Simcoe County, ON
02.2016 - Current
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, challenges and areas for improvement.
  • Provided guidance to team members on best practices related to childcare.
  • Developed individualized plans as needed for children according to their abilities, interests and needs.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, licensing requirements and health and safety standards.
  • Kept up-to-date with current trends in early childhood education.
  • Initiated positive relationships between families and caregivers and staff through open communication.
  • Managed the daily operations of the childcare facility including scheduling shifts for employees.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Worked alongside with the school board.

Home Care Provider

Wee Watch
11.2015 - Current
  • Organized and planned indoor/outdoor age-appropriate activities
  • Planned and prepared snacks and meals
  • Supervise outdoor activities such as walks or playground visits ensuring safety at all times.
  • Administer medications according to parental instructions if needed.
  • Ensure that all safety and hygiene standards are met at all times.
  • Clean toys, equipment and areas used by the children on a regular basis.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents by communicating regularly regarding their child's well-being and development progress.
  • Maintain records such as daily logs, incident reports or health information about each child in my care.
  • Maintained safe play environment.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.

Supervisor

Swansea Nursery School
03.2010 - 06.2014
  • Submitted monthly attendance, communicated with parents on a daily basis, scheduled staff shifts, gave tours of the centre, made sure policies were up to date, worked together with the Board of Directors, provided information/documents to Ministry, Public Health and City, ensured program requirements were met, informed staff of changes, provided staff with opportunity to attend workshops, maintained positive staff communication, knowledge of reporting serious occurrence, conducted staff meetings, checked program plans, kept information confidential, responsible for payroll, ensured ratios were met, documented important information, interviewed potential new staff, attended supervisor meetings

Lead Early Childhood Educator

Swansea Nursery School
03.2010 - 06.2014
  • Program planned and implemented activities, assisted children with routines, supervised children during play, performed safety checks, kept record of attendance, maintained communication with parents, maintained safe environment, worked closely with children with special needs, wrote daily observations, administered medication, maintained sanitation, assisted with kitchen duties, toilet/potty trained, composed newsletters and calendars, created bulletin boards, ordered supplies, filed documents, attended field trips, mentored students, maintained positive parent communication, supervised children during walks, walked children to school, interviewed potential new staff, collaborated with other staff, booked field trips and organized events, helped with moving of the centre, trained staff on EPI-PEN and responsible for Anaphylaxis binder/forms

Supply for Early Childhood Educators

Sentient HR Services
02.2010 - 03.2010
  • Filled in as supply for Early Childhood Educators, shared responsibilities amongst staff, supervised children during play, supervised children during walks, walked children to school, kept record of attendance, prepared snacks, maintained safe environment, maintained children's hygiene, encouraged self-help skills

Education

Early Childhood Education Program -

Seneca College
12.2009

Recognition of Achievement program of study in Working With Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder -

Seneca College
07.2009

St. Mary’s Catholic High School
06.2006

Skills

  • Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of Early Childhood Educators 14 years experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Motivated and open to new ideas
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Very organized, creative and productive
  • Shares workload and responsibilities
  • Works well in both a team setting and individually
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and enjoys taking initiative working within a team environment
  • Knowledge of the Child Care Early Years Act, Emergent Curriculum, ELECT Document, How Does Learning Happen, Public Health, Fire Safety, Playground Standards, and Child Care Licensing System
  • Food Handlers
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

School Placement Experience

  • St. Raphael Early Learning Centre, 09/01/09, 12/01/09
  • Zareinu Educational Centre, 09/01/09, 11/01/09
  • Educare Preschool Centre, 01/01/09, 04/01/09
  • Rejoyce Caledon Community Child Care, 09/01/08, 12/01/08
  • Joyce Public School, 09/01/08, 12/01/08
  • Casa Del Zotto Children’s Centre, 01/01/08, 04/01/08

Professional Development

  • Food Handler Certificate - 01-28-23
  • Bruce Woodgreen Early Learning Centre Site Visit - 05/01/12
  • Effective Team Building: It starts with You - 05/01/12
  • More Than a Four, It’s Not Just a Score - 03/01/12
  • George Brown Lab Site Visit - 03/01/12
  • Setting the stage for Purposeful Play - 03/01/12
  • Curriculum Development using the ELECT framework - 02/01/12
  • Enrich Your Preschool Programming by Waking Up Your Creativity - 04/01/11
  • Behaviour Management for Early Childhood Educators - 03/01/11
  • Part 3: From Principles to Practice - 03/01/11
  • Part 2: Why is ELECT important to ECE’S? - 02/01/11
  • The ELECT Document: Part 1 What is ELECT? - 02/01/11
  • Geneva Centre for Autism - 01/01/10
  • Seneca College - 09/01/09 - 12/01/09 - Signed English for Special Needs Course
  • Attended Non-Violent Prevention and Intervention Techniques: Intervening with Individuals with and ASD Workshop - 07/01/09

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Supervisor

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
02.2016 - Current

Home Care Provider

Wee Watch
11.2015 - Current

Lead Early Childhood Educator

Swansea Nursery School
03.2010 - 06.2014

Supervisor

Swansea Nursery School
03.2010 - 06.2014

Supply for Early Childhood Educators

Sentient HR Services
02.2010 - 03.2010

Early Childhood Education Program -

Seneca College

Recognition of Achievement program of study in Working With Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder -

Seneca College

St. Mary’s Catholic High School

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