Steffy Lappen
Whitby,ON
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Supervisor Level 3
YMCA of Greater Toronto - St. Columba YMCA
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and maintaining a safe, secure and engaging environment for children
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively by monitoring supply inventory levels closely to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality resources for children''s use.
- Maintained a clean and organized facility with attention to sanitation standards and child-safe environments.
- Enhanced child safety and by implementing and enforcing strict guidelines for staff supervision and playground activities.
- Improved staff performance through regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of diversity and inclusion within the center through multicultural lesson plans, activities, and discussions.
- Optimized classroom layouts according to best practices in ECE design principles for optimal learning environments tailored towards developmental stages of each age group represented at the facility.
Registered Early Childhood Educator - In-Charge Staff
YMCA of Greater Toronto - Lucy Maud Montgomery YMCA
04.2016 - Current
- Planned and implemented age and developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages to enhance the children's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development
- Planned and implemented age and developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages to enhance the children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
- Mentored post-secondary students as they completed their field placements in various age groups Worked as part of a dynamic team to maintain a safe, inviting and positive environment .
- Formed and maintained meaningful relationships with parents and discussing successes and possible concerns on a day to day basis.
- Conducted family tours of the centre and answering any parent inquiries of the program.
- Managed waitlist and provided details to the supervisor for new enrolments.
- Responsible for delegated tasks in the absence of the Supervisor, while ensuring appropriate staffing was in place at all times.
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Durham College
01.2015
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Child Development Expertise
- Conflict Resolution
- PIA & MTC
- Time-management
- Effective Communication
- CCEYA
- Resourcefulness
Additional Information
Provided monthly Health and Safety reports to the supervisor as the Health and Safety Representative for the centre, Communicated any health and safety issues with the school custodian and ensured follow up as necessary, Supervisor Mentorship Program - YMCA of Greater Toronto (2022), First Aid and CPR Certification (2022), Food Safety Training (2022)
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator - In-Charge Staff
YMCA of Greater Toronto - Lucy Maud Montgomery YMCA
04.2016 - Current
Child Care Supervisor Level 3
YMCA of Greater Toronto - St. Columba YMCA
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
Durham College