Rebecca Etha
London,Canada
Summary
Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 6 years of experience with a passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers. Committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students, using patience and knowledge of The Kindergartens Program, 2016, How Does Learning Happen, ELECT document, and Ministry of Education's Full Day Early Learning Program to support their unique needs. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities such as chart stories with CVC words, calendars, and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop appropriate lesson plans, ensuring a comprehensive curriculum tailored to young learners' needs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
Educator
Blossoms Early Childhood Education Centre
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills
- Established positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators
- Encouraged critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity among students
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups, and large groups
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically challenged students.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Children Activities Facility
London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensure newcomer parents are advised of any concerns regarding their children while participating in the program
- Ensure a safe space for children's activities, inspect the space regularly for safety issues, and resolve safety-related matters as needed.
- Coordinated, planned, developed, and implemented activities designed to enrich the lives of assisted living residents.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among participants through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
Sunday School Coordinator
Riverside Church, Church as Nursery Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs and to develop ways to encourage program participation
- Created a positive environment conducive to learning through effective classroom management strategies
- Managed inventory of educational supplies needed for Sunday School activities including books, art supplies, toys.
- Introduced innovative teaching strategies that catered to different learning styles, helping students grasp complex religious ideas more easily.
Nursery Coordinator
Riverside Church, Church as Nursery Care
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Maintained the nursery's cleanliness in a safe environment for children's safety
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons
- Completed daily paperwork after Sunday services
- Supervised the children at the nursery and made sure they are picked up.
Educator
Kidorable Child Care Centre
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect among the children
- Prepared lesson plan based on class observation
- Maintained a positive environment in the classroom by ensuring positive behavior and building good relationships
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Instructed children individually or in groups to utilize various teaching methods
- Established positive relationships with children, parents, other educators, and child care administrators
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment.
Charity Fundraiser
UNICEF
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Independent or in teamwork to plan for fundraising
- Board meeting to innovate opportunities to attract new donors
- Campaign for Plan International Canada to get more funding 'because I am a girl program'
- Raised awareness and attracted donors through marketing.
Education
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Fanshawe College
London, ON11.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Miles MacDonnell Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB01.2006
Skills
- People skills
- Team building
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Organizational abilities
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
English
Timeline
Temporary Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
11.2023 - Current
Sunday School Coordinator
Riverside Church, Church as Nursery Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
Educator
Blossoms Early Childhood Education Centre
08.2022 - 08.2024
Children Activities Facility
London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre
08.2022 - 03.2023
Educator
Kidorable Child Care Centre
11.2018 - 01.2022
Nursery Coordinator
Riverside Church, Church as Nursery Care
09.2018 - 09.2022
Charity Fundraiser
UNICEF
08.2018 - 11.2019
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Fanshawe College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Miles MacDonnell Collegiate
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