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Samantha MacKinnon

Sydney

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education
09.2024 - Current

Supported children's needs, creating learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.

  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Medical Office Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2013 - 08.2023
  • Answered telephone calls to answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate electronic medical records.
  • Registered and order medical procedures

Education

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education

Island Career Academy

Medical Office Assistant - Medical Administrative Assistant

Stratford Career Institute
09.2013

Office Administration - Accounting

Nova Scotia Community College Marconi
05.2013

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • First aid
  • Positive Attitude
  • Play-based learning
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • CPR Certified
  • Gross motor skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Sensory activities
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Behavioral modeling
  • WHIMIS
  • Dramatic play
  • OH&S
  • Empathy and patience
  • Food Handlers

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education
09.2024 - Current

Medical Office Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2013 - 08.2023

Medical Office Assistant - Medical Administrative Assistant

Stratford Career Institute

Office Administration - Accounting

Nova Scotia Community College Marconi

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education

Island Career Academy
Samantha MacKinnon