Shivani Verma
Summary
Certified Child Development Assistant with a Bachelor of Education, combining classroom teaching and hands-on childcare experience. Focused on implementing play-based learning and individualized development plans to foster inclusive environments and strong parent partnerships, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Private Childcare Provider / Babysitter
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered attentive, nurturing care for infants and toddlers in private home settings, ensuring emotional security and physical safety.
- Design and execute age-appropriate, play-based learning activities (storytelling, sensory play, arts and crafts) aligned with early development milestones.
- Maintain strict hygiene and sanitization standards, safely managing meal preparation, dietary restrictions, and routine scheduling.
- Fostered transparent, daily partnerships with parents to share updates on children's routines, nutrition, and developmental milestones.
Food Service Supervisor
Tim Hortons
Calgary, Alberta
06.2025 - Current
- Operated effectively in high-volume, fast-paced environments, enhancing team collaboration and optimizing time management and problem-solving efforts.
- Fostered welcoming, professional relationships with daycare families through strong interpersonal communication and adaptability.
- Maintained compliance with provincial food health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Elementary School Teacher
R.R. Convent School
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Delivered core academic instruction to diverse classrooms (Grades 1-8), employing differentiated teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with families and school leadership to create individualized development plans for students needing additional academic or behavioral support, fostering student growth and achievement.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to manage classroom behavior effectively, fostering a respectful, supportive, and focused learning environment.
- Maintained active supervision during transitions, recess, and extracurricular events to ensure absolute student safety and compliance with school policies.
Education
Teacher Assistant Diploma - Education
Portage College
Lac La Biche01-2026
Early Childhood Education Level 1 -
Board of Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
India01-2023
Masters of Science, Geography -
GBS
01-2021
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -
India01-2019
Skills
- Play-Based Curriculum
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Behavior Guidance
- Parent Communication
- Active Supervision
- Multi-Age Group Management
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Curriculum development
- Flexible and adaptive
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Level 1 Alberta Child Care Licensing
- Standard Child Care First Aid / CPR / AED Level C
- Advanced Food Safety Certification
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Tim Hortons
06.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Private Childcare Provider / Babysitter
05.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
R.R. Convent School
04.2021 - 05.2024
Teacher Assistant Diploma - Education
Portage College
Early Childhood Education Level 1 -
Board of Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) -
Masters of Science, Geography -
GBS