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Shannon Strang-Meijer

Calgary

Summary

Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Skilled in curriculum design, classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Early Discoveries Nursery School
03.2008 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Mangager/Teacher

Gymboree Play & Music
12.2007 - 06.2018
  • Managed Hawkwood location Sept 2017 - July 2018

- Handled enrollment, cancellations, birthday bookings, and previews of classes

- hired and trained new staff

- assisted the owning in creating new programming

  • Taught classes for children from birth to 5 yrs old, focusing on physical movement and how it ties to mental development in a play based environment.

- Both with and without parental attendance.

Education

Certificate - Childcare Level 1

Government of Alberta
Online
01-2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama/Design

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
04-1994

Skills

  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Structured Learning Environment
  • Child Development Understanding
  • Affirmative Encouragement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Child development

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Early Discoveries Nursery School
03.2008 - Current

Mangager/Teacher

Gymboree Play & Music
12.2007 - 06.2018

Certificate - Childcare Level 1

Government of Alberta

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama/Design

University of Lethbridge
Shannon Strang-Meijer