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Work History
Education
Skills
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Community Service
Professional Development
Certification
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NILDA BORRINO

Burnaby,Canada

Summary

Early Childhood Education professional with extensive experience at Douglas College and ANHBC, specializing in early childhood development and program implementation. Successfully launched a 69-space childcare center, significantly improving community service offerings. Proven expertise in student management and building strong interpersonal relationships, committed to fostering inclusive learning environments through innovative initiatives.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ECE Instructor

Douglas College
Coquitlam , BC
01.2022 - Current
  • Taught a variety of Basic and Post Basic classes primarily virtually via an asynchronous format.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching practices.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated the Early Learning Framework and Indigenous practice.

Executive Director Neighbourhood House

Association of Neighbourhood Houses
Vancouver, BC
01.2022 - Current
  • Directed operations of 2.3M organization delivering diverse social services in Marpole neighborhood.
  • Secured funding through grant writing and fundraising from public and private sources.
  • Developed and launched 69-space childcare center atop David Lloyd George Elementary.
  • Provided mentorship and training to Early Childhood Education staff and broader team.
  • Collaborated with neighboring service providers on community projects and services.
  • Represented leadership team at ANHBC on major childcare initiatives.
  • Worked closely with city of Vancouver to support healthy city strategy.
  • Supported strategic transformation processes, emphasizing truth, reconciliation, and decolonization.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

VANCOUVER CAREER COLLEGE
Coquitlam, Canada
09.2015 - 06.2022
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for Post-Basic Curriculum with assessments based on emergent learning approach.
  • Facilitated connections among diverse student groups with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Supported students during workplace practicums to enhance real-world application of skills.
  • Established a safe learning environment that promoted respect and open communication between teacher and students.

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMS

MOUNT PLEASANT NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, ANHBC
Vancouver, Canada
04.2012 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for the overall management, oversight, and evaluation of licensed childcare programs, multicultural and indigenous family resource programs, and house-wide events, including fairs, festivals, and fundraisers.
  • Implementing and enforcing strategic plans and logic model designs; resulting in greater transparency and improved decision-making.
  • Managing and monitoring an annual budget of over $1M, utilizing resources effectively to meet business targets and community needs
  • Represented the organization as Coalition Coordinator for Mount Pleasant/Cedar Cottage CAPC Coalition in liaison with PMO of Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • Expanded childcare programs at MPNH by creating new spaces for early years, school age and preschool programs.
  • Strengthened and expanded Indigenous programming by establishing partnerships with Vancouver Native Health Society and Aboriginal HIPPY Canada.

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN SERVICES

FROG HOLLOW NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, ANHBC
Vancouver, Canada
01.1992 - 03.2012
  • Responsible for the overall management, oversight, and evaluation of five licensed childcare programs with FHNH in the Renfrew- Collingwood neighbourhood.
  • Managed financial administration activities for the neighbourhood house, responsible for an annual budget of over $1 million.
  • Developed and implemented a 37-space licensed daycare program in 1996 in partnership with the Liquor Distribution Branch.

Education

Master of Arts Degree - Leadership

Royal Roads University
Victoria
06-2021

Child And Youth Care Program - Child And Youth Care

University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC
01.1996

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Kwantlen College
Richmond, BC
01.1990

Skills

  • Early childhood development
  • Lesson planning
  • Interpersonal relationships and communication
  • Mentorship training
  • Team development
  • Childcare administration
  • Program development and evaluation
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • City of Vancouver Joint Childcare Council
  • Early Childhood Educators of BC
  • Childcare Advocates of BC

Community Service

  • Secretary, BCCAPC Society, 2012 - 2022
  • Education Committee Chairperson, St. Francis of Assisi Elementary, 2003 - 2019
  • Volunteer Crisis Line Counselor, Share Society, 2000 - 2002

Professional Development

  • Compassionate Leadership Project, Vancouver Early Years Project, 2019
  • Leadership Principles, Vantage Point, 2019
  • Project Impact, Steve Patty through Advantage, 2016
  • 10-day Study Tour, Reggio Emilia, Italy, 2010

Certification

  • ECE, Infant Toddler and Special Needs Certification
  • Master of Arts in Leadership
  • First Aid and CPR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ECE Instructor

Douglas College
01.2022 - Current

Executive Director Neighbourhood House

Association of Neighbourhood Houses
01.2022 - Current

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

VANCOUVER CAREER COLLEGE
09.2015 - 06.2022

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAMS

MOUNT PLEASANT NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, ANHBC
04.2012 - 12.2021

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN SERVICES

FROG HOLLOW NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, ANHBC
01.1992 - 03.2012

Master of Arts Degree - Leadership

Royal Roads University

Child And Youth Care Program - Child And Youth Care

University of The Fraser Valley

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Kwantlen College

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