Sonia Brito
Mount Hope,Canada
Summary
A passionate and dedicated educator, I aim to provide children with a rich environment where they feel safe to explore, initiate learning, and feel free to express themselves.
Education professional with strong commitment to fostering academic growth and student development. Adept at designing and implementing curricula that meet diverse learning needs while promoting collaborative classroom environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with focus on team collaboration and achieving educational goals through effective classroom management and communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2010 - Current
- Implement the Kindergarten Curriculum Document, How Does Learning Happen?, Growing Success, and Religious Education for Kindergarten
- Collaborate with teaching partners to develop engaging, age-appropriate curriculum activities
- Foster meaningful conversations and play-based learning experiences to support children's holistic development
- Provide individualized support for children with special needs and collaborate with resource professionals
- Maintain ongoing pedagogical documentation aligned with the four frames for the Communication of Learning
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and families to create a supportive learning environment
- Mentor and guide Student ECEs during their placements
Early Childhood Educator
First Class Children's Centre
10.2001 - 03.2010
- Developed ministry-compliant curriculum plans for early childhood development
- Ensured children's safety and well-being through close supervision and engaging learning
- Prepared children for school readiness by teaching literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills
- Collaborated with educators while following Ministry of Education guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick04.2025
BASC - Early Childhood Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Etobicoke, Ontario01.2022
Social Science Courses
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario01.2012
Early Childhood Education Diploma - undefined
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario03.2001
Skills
- Child Development
- Program Design
- Classroom Management
- Individual & Group Instruction
- Parent Involvement
- Staff Training & Evaluation
- School Safety
- Teamwork & Goals
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Multicultural Awareness
- Community Engagement
- Student Motivation
- Communication Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving
LANGUAGES
English: Native Language
Portuguese: Native Language
Spanish: Intermediate Listener, Novice Speaker
Affiliations
- College of Early Childhood Educators, 2010-Present
- Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario, 2021-Present
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2010 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
First Class Children's Centre
10.2001 - 03.2010
BASC - Early Childhood Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Social Science Courses
McMaster University
Early Childhood Education Diploma - undefined
Mohawk College
Bachelor of Education -
University New Brunswick
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