Shauna McQuay
Toronto,ON
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
GLOW COLLEGE OF ARTISTIC DESIGN
01.2024 - Current
- Lead and oversee the development of new programs, encompassing curriculum design, lesson planning, policy formulation, and securing placement opportunities.
- Establish and enforce grading and examination policies in alignment with Ministry and National Association of Career Colleges regulations.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for 13 courses and crafted lesson plans tailored to meet specific course requirements.
- Deliver engaging instruction in-person and through virtual platforms, utilizing various online learning tools.
- Foster open communication channels with students, provide coaching to set realistic goals for skill enhancement and meet their educational needs effectively.
- Provide guidance and support to ECA instructors.
- Cultivate relationships with placement hosts to facilitate student placements
EARLY LEARNING INCLUSION CONSULTANT
RESOURCES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessing/analyzing the nature and level of licensed childcare program strengths and needs using available tools to inform recommendations.
- Assisting licensed childcare program staff in the development of overall program and environmental strategies conducive to the optimal inclusion of children with exceptionalities.
- Researching and providing information and resource materials to licensed childcare as necessary, based on the priorities of the program.
- Facilitating workshops for childcare program staff based on individual and group needs to support programs.
REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
BEATTY BUDDIES DAYCARE
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Responsible for managing and leading a kindergarten classroom, which included developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive learning environment, implementing curricula to support children's strengths and needs.
- Created documentation including learning stories, doc panels, and anecdotal observations.
- Facilitated effective and respectful communication with diverse families.
- Facilitated engaging discussions with young children on a variety of socio-emotional topics
Internship - Assistant Manager
Parkdale Childcare Centre
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Assist in managing daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children and staff.
- Mentor and support staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills.
- Ensure the center complies with all local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
- Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and budgeting to support efficient center operations.
- Oversee the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensuring activities align with educational goals and standards.
REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
PARKDALE CHILDCARE CENTRE
10.2013 - 04.2016
- Developed engaging emergent curriculum for school-age (youth) that supported individual needs.
- Focused on the socio-emotional well-being of children and youth living in high-risk neighbourhoods.
- Engagement of families in multidisciplinary focused workshops on array of topics.
- Ensured programs met all public health, provincial and municipal government mandates.
- Participated in TDSB Afrocentric Pilot Project; supporting diverse African Canadian families.
- Implemented culturally appropriate programming, synthesizing an African-centred approach, while engaging in discussions with community members regarding cultural awareness.
PROJECT MANAGER
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, ECL SYMPOSIUM
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with team to facilitate the 2017 Annual Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership Research Symposium.
- Communicated with stakeholders including George Brown, Seneca, and Fanshawe College.
- Developed clear goals and refined action plans to meet the needs of stakeholders.
- Implemented action plans with attention to detail for the 2017 Annual Symposium.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Completed and assembled documents and consent forms for Ethics Board Applications
- Collaborative research and literature review with applicable primary and secondary research
- Developed, seeded, and executed quantitative surveys using the Survey Monkey application
- Executed individual interviews and focus groups with participants as a team
- Presented research findings at various academic professional events
SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
02.2010 - 04.2016
- Engaged with homeless and marginalized individuals and communities in anti-oppressive and holistic manner.
- Provided case management, making referrals and advocating for clients.
- Maintained and upheld confidentiality and discretion, while crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Assisted clients during court and legal appointments, ensuring their fundamental rights were protected."
- Co-developed Sex Worker Drop-in; facilitated workshops on safety and community resources
- Planned and facilitated client-focused programming, attending to group members with empathy and respect for their perspectives
Education
Master of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (Ma. ECS)
TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY RYERSON UNIVERSITY)
Toronto, ON06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP (Ba. ECL)
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
Toronto, ON04.2016
SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER DIPLOMA (SSW) -
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
Toronto04.2012
Skills
- Strong adherence to setting and meeting short and long-term goals; consistent in meeting organization deadlines
- Exceptional critical thinking skills, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills; maintains professional communication both verbally and written
- Proficient in leading and collaborating across diverse teams
- Outstanding customer/client service skills; maintaining professionalism while identifying needs and facilitating solutions
- Competent in various office/online productivity tools including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Google Workspace, Adobe Illustrator, Survey Monkey & Canava
- Current Police Reference Check and Standard First Aid/CPR-C
- Passionate about learning and teaching social justice, policy, and diversity concerning civil rights
- Current Police Reference Check and Standard First Aid/CPR-C
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR/PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
GLOW COLLEGE OF ARTISTIC DESIGN
01.2024 - Current
EARLY LEARNING INCLUSION CONSULTANT
RESOURCES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH
05.2023 - 08.2023
REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
BEATTY BUDDIES DAYCARE
04.2016 - 08.2021
Internship - Assistant Manager
Parkdale Childcare Centre
10.2014 - 04.2015
REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
PARKDALE CHILDCARE CENTRE
10.2013 - 04.2016
PROJECT MANAGER
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, ECL SYMPOSIUM
10.2012 - 04.2013
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
10.2012 - 07.2013
SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
02.2010 - 04.2016
Master of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (Ma. ECS)
TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY RYERSON UNIVERSITY)
Bachelor of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP (Ba. ECL)
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER DIPLOMA (SSW) -
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
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