Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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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, ON
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP (Ba. ECL)

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
Toronto, ON
04.2016

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER DIPLOMA (SSW) -

GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
Toronto
04.2012

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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