Niya McIntosh
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 2 years of experience supervising 25 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Rexdale Day Nursery
11.2024 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Early Childcare Assistant
Harmony Childcare Centre
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Before/ After school Program
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Washroom, sleep-time, food preparation, outdoor routine, snack/lunch routine
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Program planning
- Create safe place for the children to learn have fun and feel safe
- Communication with peers/ children/ parents
- Curriculum preparation (setting up the classroom sensory, table toys, drama centre, water play…)
- Written observations
- Filing documents (cleaning logs, attendance, program plans)
- Health and safety awareness protocol
- Experience working with TCSB
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Volunteer
Educare kindergarten Daycare Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervising children outdoor play
- Kitchen duties
- Creating fun activities with children ages 18 months- 12 years
- Wash hands routine
Sales Associate/Cashier
The Children's Place
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Cashier
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Cash handling
- Stock/ Inventory
- Cleaning store, garbage handling
- Team leadership
- Customer relation
- End of the day notes (recap of the day and how much money was made)
Machine Operator
ZENAN
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Operating machinery
- Stock/ inventory
- Loading and unloading
- Quick Books
- Microsoft word office
Education
Child And Youth Care
Centenniel College
06-2027
High School Diploma -
School of Experimental Education
12-2020
Skills
- Social studies
- Age-appropriate activities
- Emotional support
- Creative lesson planning
- Special needs support
- First aid and CPR
- Child development
- Health and safety
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Behavior management
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CPR certified
- Child assessment
- Lesson preparation
Certification
- Advanced Child Care Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED–American Red Cross.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Rexdale Day Nursery
11.2024 - Current
Early Childcare Assistant
Harmony Childcare Centre
07.2023 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Educare kindergarten Daycare Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate/Cashier
The Children's Place
10.2018 - 03.2022
Machine Operator
ZENAN
06.2015 - 08.2017
Child And Youth Care
Centenniel College
High School Diploma -
School of Experimental Education
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