ROBERTA CUNHA
Vancouver,Canada
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 completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
CEFA Kitsilano
03.2022 - Current
- Plan and organize the classroom, formulating new activities ideas and investing in new learning materials to support and promote the development of all children.
- Educate students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Maintain and foster positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Give one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Make report cards and communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Supervise student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Create safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Support students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Listen, observe children's playing styles, keep track of any milestones, while looking out for potential learning or behavioural problems, document everything and inform parents/guardians/supervisors.
- Lead activities based on children's interests and the school's curriculum.
- Maintain a safe environment for all that protects the health, security and well-being of children.
- Observe children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Attend monthly staff meetings to discuss progress of children and curriculum planning.
- Attend constant training to seek ongoing professional development and growth.
Early Childhood Educator
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House – The Village
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented programming that supports and promotes the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children based on the Reggio Emilia approach and The BC Early Learning Framework principles.
- Leaded activities by telling or reading stories, teaching and singing songs, taking children on walks in the neighbourhood and provided opportunities for children to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, dance, games and other physical activities.
- Cleaned and sanitized materials and classrooms to maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children, families and colleagues.
- Maintained daycare equipment and assisted in housekeeping and cooking duties as preparing snacks and arranging rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods.
- Guided and assisted children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet learning.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss progress of children and curriculum planning.
- Attended constant training to seek ongoing professional development and growth.
- Established and maintained collaborative relationships with co-workers, families and community service providers working with children.
Speech Language Pathologist/ Singing teacher / Coordinator
Cia Musical Andrea Lobato (Private Music School)
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Created a new method of classes that joined speech therapy exercises and singing for children and adults with a range of disabilities and learning differences (including Down Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and cerebral palsy).
- Provided singing lessons to groups of up to 10 students with special needs, allowing them to socialize and improve their language skills.
- Created curriculum and implemented it in different creative ways.
- Created and maintained a stimulating and motivating learning environment for children and adults with special needs with concerns for their interest, special talents, needs, individual style, and pace of learning.
- Organized bi-monthly events where children, teenagers and young adults with special needs could perform singing, and families could have the opportunity to socialize and applause their children.
- Used consistent and positive behavior guidance, interacted with clients, parents and families in a respectful and non-judgmental way to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provided individual Vocal and Guitar lessons to people with special needs.
- Organized and coordinated the music school events.
- Maintained strong social media and brand presence across Instagram and Facebook platforms.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Educator / Infant-Toddler Educator -
Capilano University
North Vancouver, CanadaDegree of Speech Language Pathology -
Veiga De Almeida University
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil07.2012
Post-Degree Certificate - Artistic Voice
CEV - Centro De Estudos Da Voz
Sao Paulo, Brazil12.2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Self-Esteem Boosting
- Individualized Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- CPR / AED / First-Aid, National CPR Foundation, 2022
- Autism and Neurodiversity in the Childcare setting, UBC, 2024
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
CEFA Kitsilano
03.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House – The Village
07.2020 - 02.2022
Speech Language Pathologist/ Singing teacher / Coordinator
Cia Musical Andrea Lobato (Private Music School)
09.2012 - 08.2019
Diploma of Early Childhood Educator / Infant-Toddler Educator -
Capilano University
Degree of Speech Language Pathology -
Veiga De Almeida University
Post-Degree Certificate - Artistic Voice
CEV - Centro De Estudos Da Voz