Olakunbi Isogun Arinola
London,ON
Summary
An adaptable, conscientious and enthusiastic individual with adequate experience in providing professional services to individuals and groups. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA
London, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
Early Childhood Educator/Summer Student Intern
LONDON BRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES ( MAITLAND)
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviours, meals, and naps
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Field Placement Student
LONDON BRIDGE CHILDCARE SERVICES ( PICADILLY)
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Shadowed fully qualified professionals to gain a deep understanding of assessment, intervention and resolution of conflicts among children.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Instructed and assisted children during craft activities.
- Assisted with the implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedules.
Educational Assistant
CICE STUDENT FANSHAWE COLLEGE
LONDON, ONTARIO
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the coordinator
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Tutored and assisted students individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts
- Created social activities for students.
Educational Assistant
STONEYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL
LONDON, ONTARIO
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small- group assistance
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Team Lead , Gender Based Violence Case Manager
Lagos state Domestic and Sexual Violence agency(DSVA)
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the organization when needed.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
St. Leo Secondary school, Ibara
, Abeokuta
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Social Work Intern
OLD PEOPLE'S HOME YABA
LAGOS
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Active participation in Ward rounds
- Planning and executing stimulating social activities Monitoring the administration of medications
- Monitoring diet and meal planning Supervising hygiene of residents
- Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
- Facilitated educational workshops for community members on topics related to social work practice.
Social Work Intern
CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SURULERE
LAGOS
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Planning Recreational and Academic activities
- Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, sensory, and other therapeutic activities
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Maintained contact with guardians or caregivers of minors receiving services from the agency.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through education about nutrition, physical activity.
Social Work Intern Counselling
GIRLS CORRECTIONAL CENTER IDI, ARABA
LAGOS
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Social and academic activities
- Rehabilitation of children beyond parental control Submissions of periodic reports
- Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Helped social worker with teaching clients appropriate conduct using behavior modification and stress management techniques.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
Social Work Intern
FAMILY WELFARE UNIT AJEGUNLE
LAGOS
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Mediation in family dispute Custody and access
- Studied social worker application of industry values, ethics and best practices.
- Supported social worker with client case management services.
Education
Post-Secondary Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College
06.2023
Graduate Certificate - Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Fanshawe College
04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Lagos
11.2016
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Child Safety Procedures
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Boundary Setting
- Family Support
- Mental Health Understanding
Certification
- World Education Services (WES)
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C (2021) Behaviour
- Management Systems (2021)
References
REFERENCES Available on request
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
YMCA
09.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator/Summer Student Intern
LONDON BRIDGE CHILD CARE SERVICES ( MAITLAND)
05.2023 - 09.2023
Field Placement Student
LONDON BRIDGE CHILDCARE SERVICES ( PICADILLY)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Educational Assistant
CICE STUDENT FANSHAWE COLLEGE
02.2022 - 04.2022
Educational Assistant
STONEYBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL
11.2021 - 12.2021
Team Lead , Gender Based Violence Case Manager
Lagos state Domestic and Sexual Violence agency(DSVA)
11.2018 - 07.2021
TEACHING ASSISTANT
St. Leo Secondary school, Ibara
06.2017 - 05.2018
Social Work Intern
OLD PEOPLE'S HOME YABA
06.2016 - 08.2016
Social Work Intern
CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE SURULERE
01.2016 - 03.2016
Social Work Intern Counselling
GIRLS CORRECTIONAL CENTER IDI, ARABA
06.2015 - 08.2015
Social Work Intern
FAMILY WELFARE UNIT AJEGUNLE
01.2015 - 03.2015
Post-Secondary Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College
Graduate Certificate - Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Lagos
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