Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Misty Stuckel

High River,Canada

Summary

Experienced with curriculum development, staff training, and program management. Utilizes collaborative leadership style to enhance team performance and drive educational success. Track record of creating nurturing and stimulating environments that support child development.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

BGC Foothills Clubs-High River Daycare
04.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Mentored team members for professional development, and program development.
  • Create classes for children based on ages and skill
  • Provide monthly billing
  • Recruited and trained staff and provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Follow licensing and Alberta Health guidelines for program and children's safety
  • Create daily schedule for staff, managing hours and shifts
  • Work with outside agencies to provide support for children's developmental needs
  • Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.


Program Supervisor

BGC Foothills Clubs
08.2022 - 04.2023

Created and implemented program for Out of School care including before school, kindercare and out of shool care and preschool program


Created healthy afterschool snacks based on the Canada Food Guide


  • Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.

Supervisor

Canadian Tire
09.2020 - 07.2022

Customer assistance


Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.


Responsible for the opening and closing of the store

Early Childhood Educator

Cariboo Family Enrichment Early Learning Centre
03.2015 - 07.2019
  • Creating and implementing age-appropriate programing for Infant/Toddler and 3-5 Programs
  • Responsible for opening and closing of the childcare center and following licensing requirements for daily operations
  • Developed lasting relations with families and their children
  • Created quality experiences for the children of the Centre
  • Participated in the Childcare Resource and Referral monthly training to enrich programming and experiences

Strong Start Coordinator

School District 81
09.2008 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for the purchasing of equipment and supplies and room set up
  • Development of early learning program for children and their parents
  • Worked with the school and community members for special visitors and activities or events
  • Provided daily physical activities and experiences for parents to engage with their children
  • Collaborated with the schoolboard for the development and installation of an age appropriate and inclusive playground
  • Provided healthy snacks and cooking experiences following Canada’s Food Guide
  • Participated in professional development

Instructor-children’s programs

Northern Lights College
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Provided instruction for the Home Safe and Kids in the Kitchen programs
  • Focused on healthy meals and snacks along with kitchen safety
  • Created recipes and cooking handouts for students to build a cookbook
  • Followed curriculum for the Home Safe program
  • Provided healthy snacks and recipes for easy to make afterschool snacks they could make at home

Parks Play Coordinator

Fort Nelson Parks and Recreation
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Created a weekly outdoor program for children and their families at local parks throughout the town
  • Provided art, songs and movement activities parents could do at home
  • Healthy snacks were prepared and transported
  • Focus on large muscle movement and development and fine motor skills and balance

Manager/Supervisor/Teacher

Valemount Play School
02.2005 - 04.2006
  • Worked with parent and community board to create a quality program for the community
  • Developed preschool program and classroom set up
  • Was responsible for the daily operating of the Centre and the preschool program
  • Completed payroll and government subsidy
  • Applied for government grants and prepared reports on the grant spending
  • Collaborated with town and playground provider to create a safe and inviting childcare yard and structures

Facilitator

Robson Valley Home Support
10.2004 - 02.2005
  • Developed and facilitated a Parent Participation Playgroup
  • Created and facilitated a weekly program for parents and their children
  • Focus on early learning actives, art and circle
  • Created a network for stay-at-home moms and parents on maternity

Facilitator for children’s programs

Mission Parks and Recreation
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Created sports programs for preschool aged children, looking at movement and various sports
  • Story, Art and Play – Evening class format for parents and children focusing on weekly themes art actives and music
  • Dinner Delights – provided healthy and easy to make dinner ideas and recipes students could make at home
  • Cookie Cooks- a fun baking class based on creating cookies of all sorts
  • Science Explorers – created fun and exciting science experiments and extensions

Infant/Toddler Supervisor

Heritage Park Childcare Centre
08.2000 - 08.2003
  • Created and implemented weekly themes
  • Following licensing guidelines for safe childcare practices
  • Provided quality age-appropriate room set up and actives
  • Provide safe handling of food, bottles and snack preparation
  • Overseeing of daily program and staff
  • Monthly scheduling of children
  • Reporting to Director and Parent/ community board
  • Resolution of staff conflicts
  • Participated in monthly staff meetings

Infant/Toddler Assistant

Heritage Park Childcare Centre
08.1998 - 08.2000

Education

McEwan University
Edmonton, AB
02-2025

Infant and Toddler Diploma - ECE

UCFV
01.1998

Early Childhood Education Certificate - undefined

UCFV
01.1997

Family Daycare Program Certificate - undefined

UCFV
01.1995

Grade 12 Graduate - undefined

Abbotsford Senior Secondary
01.1994

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Steadfast in responsibilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Motivated professional with a strong work ethic
  • Composed in high-pressure environments
  • Committed to continuous learning
  • Collaborative team member
  • Ability to work independently
  • Effective leader
  • Effective relationship management
  • Program leadership
  • Workforce development

Languages

English

Timeline

Program Director

BGC Foothills Clubs-High River Daycare
04.2023 - Current

Program Supervisor

BGC Foothills Clubs
08.2022 - 04.2023

Supervisor

Canadian Tire
09.2020 - 07.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Cariboo Family Enrichment Early Learning Centre
03.2015 - 07.2019

Strong Start Coordinator

School District 81
09.2008 - 06.2012

Instructor-children’s programs

Northern Lights College
09.2008 - 06.2009

Parks Play Coordinator

Fort Nelson Parks and Recreation
01.2007 - 01.2008

Manager/Supervisor/Teacher

Valemount Play School
02.2005 - 04.2006

Facilitator

Robson Valley Home Support
10.2004 - 02.2005

Facilitator for children’s programs

Mission Parks and Recreation
01.2003 - 01.2004

Infant/Toddler Supervisor

Heritage Park Childcare Centre
08.2000 - 08.2003

Infant/Toddler Assistant

Heritage Park Childcare Centre
08.1998 - 08.2000

Infant and Toddler Diploma - ECE

UCFV

Early Childhood Education Certificate - undefined

UCFV

Family Daycare Program Certificate - undefined

UCFV

Grade 12 Graduate - undefined

Abbotsford Senior Secondary

McEwan University

Attributes And Skills

  • Conscientious, reliable, with a strong work ethic
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and highly motivated
  • Able to stay calm under stressful situations
  • Adaptability and motivated to grow and learn
  • Strong team player with the ability to work well on my own
Misty Stuckel