Enthusiastic Child and Youth Care practitioner who is willing to engage in new environments to gain experience and develop new skills. Graduated with a Bachelors of Child and Youth Care with a specialization in Early Years. I am currently a certified Early Childhood Educator working at a preschool for children with ASD. I am passionate towards supporting children in their early developmental stage.
Hi, I’m
Nga Man (Inga) Chow
Early Childhood Educator
Aurora,ON
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
University Of Victoria
Early Childhood Educator - Casual
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Encourage children to explore and build their own skills in their nature based environment
- Provide nurturing care and to children from infancy to preschool age
- Build interpersonal relationship with team members, children and their family members for effective communication
Aspire Preschool
Early Childhood Educator
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Establish an inclusive environment to provide group therapy at a preschool setting for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Design learning activities catered to facilitate in reaching children's individual and group goals using creative and themed material.
- Work efficiently with team members to observe and document children's daily progress.
Sitka And Sparrow Early Education
Lead Early Childhood Educator
11.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Created and implemented nature based/play based curriculum for children aged 2.5 years to 5 years
- Communicated effectively with children, coworkers, and families to maximize quality and attentive care provided for children
- Supervised four practicum student placements as a practicum supervisor and assisted with their academic requirements
Sitka And Sparrow Early Education
Practicum Student
05.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Created age appropriate activities for preschool aged children to stimulate their learning
- Learned to care for children with specific needs while observing their behaviors and interests
- Researched on topics including: interacting with children of diverse economic backgrounds, supporting children who require more attentive care
Lumenus Community Services
Practicum Student
09.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Identified different behaviors of children with various developmental and mental health challenges and suggested tools for early intervention
- Completed forms including child information summary, consultation summary, and contact note for goals and strategies review
- Participated in meetings with family and day care teachers during intake assessments, individual service planning, and goals and strategies planning
Kids & Company
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
11.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Observed and developed strategies to provide for children's individual needs
- Communicated with parents effectively on children's behavior and progress after each day
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports
Kids & Company
Practicum Student
09.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Observed teaching strategies and attitudes used by daycare teachers and tried to incorporate in personal framework
- Worked collaboratively with daycare teachers and took the initiative to clean, prepare meals, and lead multiple in-class activities
- Commented by the supervisor, "She takes good care and pays good attention to the children. She never gets frustrated when they cry. She respects all the staff and all the children. Inga is a fast learner and likes to learn new things"
Education
University Of VictoriaVictoria, B.C., Canada
Bachelor of Arts from Child And Youth Care
08.2021
University Overview
- Specialization in Early Years
- Coursework related to family relations, ethics, frameworks and theories, lifespan development (including early childhood), policies, and practicum placments
Canadian International School Of Hong KongHong Kong
High School Diploma
07.2017
University Overview
- Graduated with both International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Awarded Honor Roll Certificate and Writer's Workshop Outstanding Certificate
- IB DP Coursework in Higher Level English Language and Literature, Economics, Chinese Language B and Standard Level Biology, Canadian/World History and Mathematics
Skills
- Interpersonal, communication and social skills
- Caring, respectful, attentive and emotionally supportive
- Organization and time management skills
- Strong collaborator and efficient under pressure
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Event organizer and social media management
- Trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
- Graduated with IB and OSSD high school diploma
- 8 years of experience in writing narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, creative and research essays
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Certification
- British Columbia Certified Early Childhood Educator - Expires Nov 2027
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C - Expires Feb 2024
Reference
Reference
Brenden Bentley-Taylor
brendenrbtaylor@gmail.com
+1(250)-508-2151
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Shemine Gulamhusein
gulamhuseins2@macewan.ca
+1(780)-633-3213
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator - Casual
University Of Victoria
09.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Aspire Preschool
05.2022 - Current
Lead Early Childhood Educator
Sitka And Sparrow Early Education
11.2021 - 12.2022
Practicum Student
Sitka And Sparrow Early Education
05.2021 - 07.2021
Practicum Student
Lumenus Community Services
09.2020 - 04.2021
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Kids & Company
11.2019 - 04.2020
Practicum Student
Kids & Company
09.2019 - 11.2019
University Of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts from Child And Youth Care
Canadian International School Of Hong Kong
High School Diploma
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