Nora Serson R.E.C.E
Kanata,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to aiding in the development of children. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Children's Village Of Ottawa Carleton
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Create and implement Emergent Curriculum.
- Develop learning stories and webs outlining children's learning and interests.
Early Childhood Educator
Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate Emergent curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Early Childhood Educator
Owner/Operator of The Discovery Nest Home Daycare
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Created program rules, regulations and contracts for the business
- Organized and maintained a filing system to keep records of expenses, income and children's personal information
- Created and distributed yearly receipts
- Care for a variety of aged children
- Supervised and interacted with children
- Created strong bonds/ relationships with children and they're families
- Implemented Emergent curriculum practices based on the children's interests.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based and emergent curriculum strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Lead Early Childhood Educator
The PlaySpace
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Head teacher, responsible for leading and training other educators
- Care for toddlers and preschoolers
- Supervised children while guiding them to be able to problem solve, resolve conflicts and foster independence
- Montessori program approach
- Collaborated with team members to provide a high level of care
- Implemented Emergent curriculum practices based on the children's interests allowing them to explore and to extend they're growing understanding in different areas of study to create significant learning experiences
- Lead Teacher in the Preschool Room
- Providing and maintaining a safe and clean learning environment adhering to COVID protocol.
Early Childhood Educator
Centerpointe Artistic Preschool
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Care for toddlers and preschoolers
- Supervised children while guiding them to be able to problem solve and resolve conflicts
- Collaborated with team members to provide a high level of care
- Created and implemented theme and play-based curriculum practices to further gain and extend the children's learning
- Open and Close Centre.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON12.2014
Skills
- Excellent working knowledge of child development and child guidance
- Classroom Management
- Arts and Crafts
- Leading Activities
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good observation and administration skills
- Ability to provide high safety standards
- Creative programming skills
- Adaptable, flexible, and open to new ideas
- Possess a high level of patience and perform well under pressure
- Team player, but also work well independently
- Guiding and training new staff and students entering the field
Certification
- First Aid/ C.P.R Level C Certified
- Food Handler Certified
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Education since March 2015.
Volunteer Experience
- Kinderville, Ottawa, ON, Infant Placement, 11/2014, 12/2014
- Little Love Bugs Daycare, Ottawa, ON, Preschool Placement, 07/2014, 08/2014
- Centrepointe Artistic Preschool, Ottawa, ON, Toddler Placement, 01/2014, 02/2014
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Children's Village Of Ottawa Carleton
07.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation
03.2022 - 07.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Owner/Operator of The Discovery Nest Home Daycare
09.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Early Childhood Educator
The PlaySpace
03.2017 - 08.2017
Early Childhood Educator
Centerpointe Artistic Preschool
03.2013 - 02.2017
Early Childhood Education -
Algonquin College
- First Aid/ C.P.R Level C Certified
- Food Handler Certified
- Registered with the College of Early Childhood Education since March 2015.
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