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SIYU (Cynthia) CHEN

Vancouver,BC

Summary

A dedicated and enthusiastic educator majored in Early Childhood Education with experiences in leadership, curriculum planning, decision making and relationship building. A keen and fast learner skilled at motivating and exploring children’s potential, pursuing excellence in Early Childhood Education industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ECE Teacher, Manager

LIFT Early Learning Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Working independent with 8 children who around 3-5 years old.
  • Maintained professional, organized, developmental appropriate and safe environment for children.
  • Resolved children's conflicts, actively listening to concerns, guiding them to find appropriate middle ground.
  • Based on children's needs and interest, plan inclusive curriculum and activities to help children to reach their goal.
  • Strong communication skills with parents. Sharing concerns and child's high lights daily.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Verified daily care of children by following licensing guidelines and implementing company standards

Infant and Toddler Teacher, Manager

LIFT Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Effectively communicated with parents and other staff about child's development and addressing any concerns.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Based on child's needs to setup safe, clean and aged appropriate classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Trained 3 new employees
  • Helped 1 child with special needs, create and follow IEP plan (Individualized Education Plan)
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies

Team Leader, Sales, Cashier

Shiny Tea
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Trained 2 new employees
  • Acknowledge by manager as "Best Customer Service" employee.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Infant Toddler And Special Needs

Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver, BC
11.2021

Skills

  • Collaborative
  • Audio-Visual Demonstrations
  • Cross-cultural communication (English and Mandarin)
  • Driver License Class 7
  • Piano Level 10
  • Multitasking
  • Friendly
  • Patient
  • Conflict-resolution
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Certificate (ECE)
  • Infant and Toddler Certificate (IT)
  • Special Needs Certificate (SN)
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Food safe
  • Criminal record check


Timeline

ECE Teacher, Manager

LIFT Early Learning Center
02.2023 - Current

Infant and Toddler Teacher, Manager

LIFT Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 02.2023

Team Leader, Sales, Cashier

Shiny Tea
01.2019 - 12.2019

Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Infant Toddler And Special Needs

Sprott Shaw College
SIYU (Cynthia) CHEN