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Rozalia Gilmour-Jakab

Ottawa

Summary

Program Supervisor with extensive knowledge of child development and education. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator/Childcare Educator

Westwood Learning Centre
10.2020 - 03.2024
  • Providing educational play based learning in a licensed home child care setting
  • Planning and implementing daily schedule and calendar of events
  • Daily communication with clients through phone, email and computer applications
  • Followed all safety protocols and procedures
  • Utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with families
  • Taking initiative by providing resources and referrals when needed
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for children ages 1-5 that focused on language, literacy, math, science, and social studies skills
  • Using strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records of attendance, program evaluations, budgets, student files
  • Completed ongoing training and courses to remain updated on childcare standards and procedures
  • Managed a budget for supplies and equipment needed for the daycare center operations
  • Developed and facilitated marketing and communications plans to gain new enrollments.

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR -Jackson Trails Early Learning

Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation
09.2016 - 10.2020
  • Tracked related expenses as part of administering the yearly budget
  • Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with [19] team members
  • Day to day operations of a licensed Child Care Centre serving 180 children and families
  • Staff scheduling, personnel files, staff performance appraisals, maintain staff attendance records and bi-weekly payroll records
  • Purchasing equipment and maintaining budget lines for the program
  • Enrollment, registration of families and maintaining billing information in relation to child care fees
  • Lead professional development workshops, ensure the program is following licensing requirements from the Ministry of Education
  • Ensure all health and safety requirements are met, including quarterly health inspections from the City of Ottawa
  • Maintain monthly billing of parent fees, handling parental concerns and feedback
  • Liaison for school communication
  • New hire interview, reference check and orientation process
  • Administrative duties including phone, email and calendar management, preparing reports, welcoming and greeting visitors
  • Coordinated field trips both on-site and off-site for educational purposes
  • Collaborated with local agencies to access resources that could benefit the program participants
  • Participated in parent meetings designed to discuss curriculum objectives or address any concerns they may have had about their child's progress.

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR-Emerald Meadows School Age

Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Day to day operations of a child care center
  • Scheduling, payroll and staff attendance
  • Maintain monthly budget lines, Bi-weekly payroll records and purchasing equipment
  • Budget estimate, staff performance appraisals, supply staff interviews, reference checks and new hire orientation
  • Registration of families, billing and record management
  • Administrative duties including phone, email and calendar management, preparing reports, welcoming and greeting visitors
  • Participated in parent meetings designed to discuss curriculum objectives or address any concerns they may have had about their child's progress
  • Coordinated field trips both on-site and off-site for educational purposes
  • Provided guidance on age-appropriate behavior management techniques to teaching staff.

Owner/Childcare Educator

Morgan's Grant Home Child Care
08.2006 - 10.2012
  • Increased parental satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular progress updates.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities that promoted cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children.
  • Established and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for the children under my care.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices within the child care industry.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.

Program Supervisor

Kanata Child Care Centre
09.2003 - 08.2006
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular progress updates.
  • Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive environment, accommodating diverse learning needs.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for optimal program performance.
  • Conducted staff evaluations and provided constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and development.
  • Led staff training sessions on early childhood education best practices, enhancing overall teaching quality.
  • Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff members by coordinating team-building activities and workshops.
  • Hired and trained new preschool employees.
  • Coordinated special events or programs for the preschool community, strengthening bonds between students, families, and staff members.

Education

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -

Association of Early Childhood Educators
Toronto, ON

DIPLOMA IN CHILD AND YOUTH WORK -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON

Skills

  • Program Planning and documentation through How Does Learning Happen Framework
  • Strong knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act
  • Proficient in MS office applications
  • Staff Training and development
  • Enrollment Management for child care programs
  • Budgeting and finance for child care programs
  • Safety regulations compliance for licensed child care
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Team Collaboration

Additional Information

-Current First Aid and CPR

-Vulnerable Sector Check

Timeline

Operator/Childcare Educator

Westwood Learning Centre
10.2020 - 03.2024

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR -Jackson Trails Early Learning

Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation
09.2016 - 10.2020

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR-Emerald Meadows School Age

Ottawa Catholic Child Care Corporation
10.2012 - 09.2016

Owner/Childcare Educator

Morgan's Grant Home Child Care
08.2006 - 10.2012

Program Supervisor

Kanata Child Care Centre
09.2003 - 08.2006

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -

Association of Early Childhood Educators

DIPLOMA IN CHILD AND YOUTH WORK -

Algonquin College

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