Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Reading, Puzzles Game, Outdoor & Nature Activities, Music & Dance
Timeline
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Melissa Clarke St Clair

London,ON

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 through 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. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering two years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Mount Pleasant Montessori
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Early Childhood Educator

Family Day Care Services
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Storytellingelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Mothercraft College
Toronto, ON
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Learning Enrichment Foundation
Toronto, ON
03.2012

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Gross Motor Skills
  • Maintaining safety
  • Sensory Activities
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Safety awareness
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Classroom Organization
  • Behavioral modeling
  • Arts and crafts
  • Outdoor Play
  • Circle Time Management
  • Practical Learning
  • Motor Skill Development
  • Dramatic Play
  • Artistic Activities
  • Leading activities
  • Curriculum Development

Languages

English
Professional Working

Reading, Puzzles Game, Outdoor & Nature Activities, Music & Dance

Expand my vocabulary and language skills: By reading a wide range of materials, I continuously improve my language proficiency, which helps me communicate effectively with children and understand their needs better.

Puzzle games challenge my critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, helping me sharpen these cognitive skills.

Connection with nature: Outdoor activities allow me to appreciate and connect with the natural world, fostering a sense of awe and wonder.

Opportunities for learning: Exploring the outdoors provides opportunities to learn about local ecosystems, geography, and wildlife, expanding my knowledge and understanding of the world around me.

Physical fitness: Dance activities often involve physical movement, which helps me maintain my physical health and improves my flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Mount Pleasant Montessori
08.2023 - 09.2023

Early Childhood Educator

Family Day Care Services
05.2023 - 06.2023

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Mothercraft College

High School Diploma -

Learning Enrichment Foundation
Melissa Clarke St Clair