Nosa Amen
CALGARY,Alberta
Summary
Established child care administrator with six years of experience in child care management and staff supervision. Over 15 years as a professional early childhood educator. Currently a school-age program owner and director with proven expertise overseeing operations and instructional leadership at childcare facilities.
Proven expertise in supporting staff to cultivate a developmentally appropriate play environment that reflects a child's image. Known for strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and the fostering of positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
Ready to leverage interpersonal skills, effective time management, adaptability, and passion for early childhood education to support students' success in an inclusive respectful learning environment, while advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Director
Mighty Learners District
06.2024 - Current
- Instruct and collaborate with staff to maintain records of each child, including daily observations, interests, goals and developmental needs.
- Complete annual staff evaluations
- Ensure that staff adheres to Program policies and government licensing regulations while providing a fun environment for children
- Instruct and Collaborate with staff to plan schedules with routines that support children’s development
- Ensure that children’s and staff hours for subsidy and top-up claims are accurate on the Company’s childcare administrative software.
- Maintain an outstanding relationship with staff and ensure staff completes necessary paperwork promptly
- Communicate with parents regularly via emails, monthly Newsletter, bulletin board, Center's app, and in-person
- Maintain an outstanding relationship with the School Principal and staff members.
- Instruct and Collaborate with staff to achieve set goals for the Accreditation annual review.
- Instruct and collaborate with staff to create a curriculum, that reflects the program’s beliefs and philosophy.
- Manages a licensed School age program of 25 Students and 3 staff
Program Supervisor
Clever Cubs Preschool Academy
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Improve staff performance through regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Assess the effectiveness of programs and services by gathering feedback from staff, parents, and children to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Instruct and collaborate on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Instruct and collaborate with staff to maintain records of individual children, including daily observations, interests, goals and developmental needs.
- Ensure that the program adheres to organizational policies and government licensing regulations while maintaining a sense of humor and providing a fun environment for children
- Instruct and collaborate with staff to plan schedules with routines that support children’s development
- Communicate with parents regularly via emails, monthly Newsletter, bulletin board, Program app, and in person
- Provide ongoing direction and leadership for program operations, and ensure staff completes necessary paperwork promptly
- Train and tutor new employees, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their new roles.
Childcare Manager
Child's Play Canada
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Mentor and Support Practicum placement Students
- Instruct and Collaborate with staff to maintain records of individual children, including daily observations, interests, goals, and developmental needs.
- Complete semi-annual staff evaluations
- Ensure that the program adheres to organizational policies, Government licensing regulations, and Accreditation standards while providing a fun and exciting environment for children
- Ensure that children’s and staff hours for subsidy and top-up claims are accurate on the Company’s childcare administrative software.
- Maintain an outstanding relationship with staff and ensure staff completes necessary paperwork promptly
- Instruct and Collaborate with staff to develop and complete a Quality Enhancement Plan to maintain Accreditation status.
- Communicate with parents regularly via emails, monthly Newsletter, bulletin board, program's app, and in person. Give timely feedback, and address concerns promptly
- Maintain an outstanding relationship with the School Principal and other CBE staff.
- Complete the program's self-evaluation workbook on the Accreditation website
- Instruct and Collaborate with staff to achieve set goals for the Accreditation annual review.
- Prioritize open communication among team members by holding regular staff meetings to discuss any concerns, updates, or ideas for improvement.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored new employees to ensure cohesive staff performance in providing exceptional childcare services.
Education
Diploma - Early Childdhood Education
Red Deer Colledge
Red Deer, AB01-2018
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ambrose Alli University
Nigeris07.2003
Skills
- Effective Verbal and written communication
- Organizational and Time management Skill
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Evaluation and Progress reporting
- Instruct and Support Educators
- Program development
- Knowledge of software like MS Office, Google Drive, and presentation software
Languages
English
Edo
Certification
Child Development Supervisor
English Language Learning Assistant 1 COR
Standard First Aid with CPR
BRST101:Brain story certification
Ongoing Flight course ECDV 0100: Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum.
Awards
Award of Excellence by Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA)
Five years of dedicated service by Sonshine Family Agency
Timeline
Owner/Director
Mighty Learners District
06.2024 - Current
Program Supervisor
Clever Cubs Preschool Academy
07.2021 - 06.2024
Childcare Manager
Child's Play Canada
09.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Ambrose Alli University
Diploma - Early Childdhood Education
Red Deer Colledge
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Mount Royal University
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