Saadia Wancho

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with experience in creating engaging, nurturing, inclusive, and diverse environments that support the development of children of all abilities. Key strengths include a strong understanding of child development theories, the ability to design age-appropriate activities, and the creation of a diverse curriculum that addresses the needs of all children. Additionally, I possess effective communication skills for interacting with both children and parents.

• English
• Urdu
• Hindi
• Punjabi

• Early Childhood Educator, P.R.Y.D.E Bolton c. Falby, Ajax, ON, 01/25, 04/25, Design and implement inclusive, play-based experiences and environments that facilitate the holistic development of children while being responsive to their observed abilities, interests, and ideas., Establish and maintain constructive relationships with children, families, supervisors, and the early learning and care team., Employ a diverse range of positive guidance strategies that effectively support children's developmental progress., Ensure the maintenance of safe, healthy, and high-quality early learning environments that prioritize the safety and well-being of children., Utilize professional communication methods, including written, verbal, nonverbal, and electronic communication., Conduct oneself with competence, ethics, and accountability in all professional relationships.
• Field placement II, Edu kids Discovery Place, Pickering, ON, 09/24, 11/24, Design and implement inclusive play-based experiences and environments that support children's holistic development and are responsive to observed abilities, interests and ideas., Establish and maintain responsive relationships with children, families, supervisors and the early learning and care team., Practice a variety of positive guidance strategies that support children's development., Maintain safe, healthy, and quality early learning environments that support children's safety and well-being., Utilize professional written, verbal, nonverbal, and electronic communications., Conduct oneself in a competent, ethical, and accountable manner in all professional relationships.
• Field Placement I, Helping Hands Daycare, Westney, ON, 02/24, 04/24, Create inclusive, play-based environments that support children's holistic development, reflecting their abilities and interests., Build responsive relationships with children, families, supervisors, and the care team., Use positive guidance strategies to encourage children’s development., Maintain safe and healthy early learning environments that promote well-being., Use professional communication methods in written, verbal, nonverbal, and electronic forms., Act competently, ethically, and accountably in all professional relationships.
• Preschool Canada, Whitby, ON, 10/23, 03/24, Supporting child development, Planning and organizing activities, Assisting with daily tasks, Observing children, Communicating with parents, Keeping records, Supporting colleagues
• Lunchroom Supervisor, Durham District School Board, Ajax, ON, 01/22, 09/23, Monitored student behaviour and implemented corrective actions., Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage their behaviour., Established a safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax before afternoon classes., Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items., Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods., Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment., Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
• Kindergarten and Grade 1 Teacher, Grammer School, MA, 01/06, 11/07, Prepare materials, lessons and projects, Teach children basic skills in academics and behaviour., Observe children's performance, skills, behaviour and social development., Create goals for students to reach on an individual and group level, Meet with parents to discuss progress and concerns, Prepare children for the next grade.