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Sandra Critchley

Kippens,NL

Summary

Dedicated to supporting the 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

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Lil"Snowflakes Early Learning & Child Care Center
09.2023 - Current

Plan and implement weekly activities that engage children and promote learning.

Provide a warm and caring environment for children from 18 months to 5 years.

Communicate daily with parents and caregivers.


Teaching and Learning Assistant

Newfoundland & Labrador English School District
01.2021 - Current
  • Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
  • Led small group sessions to help students review and practice concepts.
  • Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
  • Assisted in development of individualized learning plans for student success.

Dayhome Provider

Self Employed
09.2011 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with clients to develop family-friendly schedule.
  • Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.

Family Resource Worker

Community Action Committee
10.2003 - 09.2008

Duties include organizing and facilitating parent and child programs at four Family Resource Centers in Bay St. George.

Preschool Teacher/Operator

Happy Tots Preschool
09.1996 - 10.2003
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

College of The North Atlantic
Stephenville, NL
06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies

University of Cape Breton
Cape Breton, NL
05.1996

Diploma - Community Studies

College of The North Atlantic
Stephenville, NL
05.1993

Skills

  • Standard First Aid/CPR
  • Early Childhood Education Certificate Level 4 all ages
  • Classroom management
  • Maintaining safety

References

Regan Antle 

Manager 

9 Grenfell Dr, Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador

(709) 285-0027

Info@lilsnowflakes.ca


Glenda Osmond

ECE Instructor CNA

24 Knox Avenue, Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador 

(709) 694-2693

glendaosmond@cna.nl.ca

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Lil"Snowflakes Early Learning & Child Care Center
09.2023 - Current

Teaching and Learning Assistant

Newfoundland & Labrador English School District
01.2021 - Current

Dayhome Provider

Self Employed
09.2011 - 06.2021

Family Resource Worker

Community Action Committee
10.2003 - 09.2008

Preschool Teacher/Operator

Happy Tots Preschool
09.1996 - 10.2003

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

College of The North Atlantic

Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies

University of Cape Breton

Diploma - Community Studies

College of The North Atlantic
Sandra Critchley