Samantha R. Arrindell
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CFD Level 1 Supervisor
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Georgetown, Canada
08.2022 - Current
- Lead and supervise a year-round childcare program with a team of 6 staff supporting 86 School Age and Extended Day Program (EDP) children.
- Oversee administrative planning and coordination for school break programs, ensuring smooth setup and implementation.
- Act as designate for the Level 4 Supervisor, assisting in the oversight of 9 Georgetown sites and the Summer Program as required.
- Managed center budget and expenditures, maintaining compliance with approved financial parameters.
- Ensure daily operations comply with Ministry of Education regulations through regular compliance checks and documentation reviews.
- Delivered high-quality programming by implementing YMCA A Place to Connect and Playing to Learn curriculum frameworks, conducting assessments, and ensuring alignment with Program Statement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, staff, and school personnel to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
- Coach and mentor staff through daily huddles, team meetings, annual performance appraisals, and ongoing performance management.
- Complete administrative responsibilities in a timely manner, including Shiftmatch scheduling, MyWork documentation, subsidy processing, enrollment audits, and Excel-based tracking of member counts and program enrollment.
Early Learning Facilitator
YMCA of Greater Toronto
Georgetown, Canada
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Facilitated play-based, age-appropriate programming aligned with YMCA curriculum, meeting program standards and embodying YMCA Core Values.
- Planned and implemented child-centered programming that prioritized safety and addressed individual needs and interests of each child and family.
- Developed relationships with program staff, maintained open communication with supervisor, and ensured compliance with required daily and monthly checklists.
- Participates in regular professional development trainings such as school-age training, physical literacy sessions, Emotion coaching, Diversity and Inclusion training.
Literacy and Resource Coordinator
LUSO Community Services
London, Canada
11.2011 - 03.2016
- Supervised staff to provide curriculum-specific literacy support to grades 1-3 children in after-school programs. Created staff schedules, reviewed program plans, prepared attendance records, and maintained communication between staff, school, and families.
- Developed literacy and recreation based programs for children and families creating a safe and supportive environment to promote family literacy.
- Collaborated with agency partners to develop and implement community and city-wide literacy strategies, enhancing family literacy and parental awareness of resources.
- Recruited and empowered community volunteers in supporting literacy programs, helping program participants engage in program activities and develop literacy skills.
- Trained youth leadership teams to work collaboratively in creating and facilitating literacy outreach programs in their community.
- Maintained program statistics and prepared funding reports and applications to Thames Valley District school board and City of London, ensuring renewal of literacy program funding.
- Coached university, college, and co-op students in job readiness skills, facilitating participation in agency programs and communication with placement supervisors.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology, Minor in Criminology
University of Western Ontario
London, ONSocial Service Worker Diploma -
Fanshawe College
London, ONSkills
Team leadership and supervision
Staff coaching and mentoring
Program quality assurance
Curriculum implementation
Customer service excellence
Organizational and time management skills
Adaptability and problem-solving
Collaboration and teamwork
Relationship building with families and staff
Interpersonal and communication skills
Social, emotional, and cognitive development support
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in staff management, training, and program administration, overseeing educational programs for children. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and ensure compliance with educational standards. Committed to advancing as a CFD Level 4 Supervisor to strengthen program excellence, team performance, and community impact.
Timeline
CFD Level 1 Supervisor
YMCA of Greater Toronto
08.2022 - Current
Early Learning Facilitator
YMCA of Greater Toronto
08.2017 - 01.2022
Literacy and Resource Coordinator
LUSO Community Services
11.2011 - 03.2016
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology, Minor in Criminology
University of Western Ontario
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Fanshawe College