Nikki Lauman
Orleans,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn, and eager to develop skills in the area of parental support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
After-Hours Placement Coordinator
Andrew Fleck Children’s Services
12.2021 - Current
- Serve clients of the Short-Term Child-Care program by responding to inquiries and requests for home placements, calling and booking caregivers for placements
- Support the supply educator booking system for group childcare by calling and booking supply educators for unfilled shifts
- Support colleagues and program management by updating the Placement Coordinator manual and tracking program statistics
- Train and mentor new After-Hours Placement Coordinators by attending training sessions and identifying and following-up on processes that need to be updated, to ensure the filling of placements and supply shifts through smooth operations and effective communication amongst the team
Treasurer
04.2021 - Current
- Plan and execute search for new Artistic Director
- Plan for choir’s operations each season including developing contracts for artistic staff and maintaining open communication with the membership
- Work with colleagues to develop suite of operational by-laws and policies such as Anti-Harassment Policy
- Prepare and propose operational budget for 2021-2022 season
- Maintain up-to-date data on the Choir’s financial position
Board Member
Hypatia’s Voice Women’s Choir
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
Faculty Liaison
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Support field work of students in the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development program
- Meet with students and their on-site supervisors to discuss progress and goals for placements
- Assess students’ weekly reflections of their placement experiences, and their overall performance to determine whether they pass or fail.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kanata Research Park Family Centre
06.2015 - 01.2021
- Collaborate with teammates to create developmentally appropriate inquiry-based curriculum plans based on observations of children’s interests and curiosities, on a weekly basis, using How Does Learning Happen
- Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years as a guide
- Create inviting and engaging learning environments inspired by the Reggio Emilia early learning philosophy, involving play provocations using open ended materials with which children can discover, explore, and test their unique theories of the world around them
- Observe, document, and reflect on children’s development and learning
- Supervise students completing placements for Algonquin College’s ECE program
- Foster meaningful relationships with children and their families in order to support learning and growth
- Ensure health, safety and well-being of children in my care at all times
- Provide parents with in-depth written communications of their child’s learning
- Engage in continuous professional learning opportunities, such as workshops hosted by the Ontario Reggio Association
- Meet the diverse needs of children aged 18 months to 6 years, including children with identified exceptionalities
- Note: I went on leave from my position at the Family Centre when my first child was born in December 2019, but officially resigned from my position in January 2021 when I decided to become a full-time stay-at-home parent.
Community of Practice Facilitator
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Hosted at Kanata Research Park Family Centre
- Lead reflective discussions on various topics related to the early childhood profession, such as: how to implement emergent curriculum practices, the importance of risky play for young children, professionalism for early childhood educators, etc
- Provide suggestions and resources to other educators based on theoretical underpinnings of topics being discussed
Final Placement Project
Bachelor Of Arts, Ryerson University
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Hosted at Kanata Research, Family Centre
- Plan and execute professional development opportunity for a group of 50 educators
- Guide reflective discussions amongst team of 20 educators at the Family Centre relating to our curriculum development processes
- Create opportunities for colleagues to reflect on how they implement emergent curriculum in their practice, including observation tools, planning learning experiences, and creating pedagogical documentation with which to reflect on the learning that has happened
- Leading colleagues in planning and hosting a Learning Institute at our centre, involving a detailed tour of our programs and curriculum planning processes, as well as facilitated discussions related to emergent curriculum
Education
Certificate - Baby-Led Sleep And Well-Being Specialist
Isla Grace Sleep
Toronto, ON02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
10.2019
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
06.2015
Skills
- Empathetic and approachable
- Strong work ethic, adaptable and dependable
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate computer skills (Storypark, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
Affiliations
Registered member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (#54258).
Timeline
Faculty Liaison
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
01.2023 - 04.2023
After-Hours Placement Coordinator
Andrew Fleck Children’s Services
12.2021 - Current
Treasurer
04.2021 - Current
Board Member
Hypatia’s Voice Women’s Choir
06.2019 - Current
Final Placement Project
Bachelor Of Arts, Ryerson University
04.2019 - 05.2019
Community of Practice Facilitator
09.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kanata Research Park Family Centre
06.2015 - 01.2021
Certificate - Baby-Led Sleep And Well-Being Specialist
Isla Grace Sleep
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Algonquin College
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