Salma Hannia Olarte
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator with 5+ years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschool, and elementary-aged children. Skilled in creating engaging play-based and Montessori-inspired learning environments, classroom management, lesson planning, child development, behaviour guidance, and fostering positive relationships with children and families. Committed to providing safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments that support every child's growth and development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Childcare Provider
09.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized care for children ages 1–6 in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Planned play-based and Montessori-inspired activities that supported cognitive, language, motor, and social development while encouraging independence.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding daily routines, milestones, and developmental progress.
Primary School Teacher
Sistema de Colegios México Nuevo
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered engaging instruction across core subjects using lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive, structured classroom environment that supported student learning and behaviour.
- Collaborated with families to promote students' academic progress and well-being.
Private Preschool Educator
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed individualized, child-centred learning experiences that promoted early literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social-emotional development.
- Fostered independence and confidence while creating a supportive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
Early Childhood Assistant
Alquimitos School
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted lead educators with daily classroom routines, learning activities, meals, and outdoor play for toddlers and preschool-aged children.
- Supported children's physical, social, and emotional development while contributing to an organized and engaging classroom.
Education
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Benemérito Instituto Normal del Estado
Puebla, Mexico01-2021
Diploma - Administration and Accounting
Benemérito Instituto Normal del Estado
Puebla, Mexico01-2017
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Child development
- Literacy development
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
- Behavioral modeling
- Curriculum development
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certification (Current)
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Google Classroom & Digital Learning Tools (2021)
- Educational Innovation (2020)
- Autism: Understanding Inclusion (2018)
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
09.2022 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Sistema de Colegios México Nuevo
08.2021 - 08.2022
Private Preschool Educator
09.2020 - 06.2021
Early Childhood Assistant
Alquimitos School
04.2014 - 06.2017
- First Aid & CPR Certification (Current)
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Google Classroom & Digital Learning Tools (2021)
- Educational Innovation (2020)
- Autism: Understanding Inclusion (2018)
Diploma - Administration and Accounting
Benemérito Instituto Normal del Estado
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education
Benemérito Instituto Normal del Estado