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Suzanne Parnell

Niagara Falls,ON

Summary

Committed Preschool Resource Consultant, dedicated to fostering inclusive education. Qualified in developing strategies, ISPs and implementing sensory strategies, enhancing student engagement and self-regulation. Committed to collaboration and professional growth, leveraging strong teamwork and time management skills to support diverse learners and their families.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Resource Consultant

Niagara Support Services
03.2007 - Current
  • Developed strong partnerships with child care supervisors and educators to identify potential opportunities for mutual growth and collaboration.
  • Provided coaching, mentorship and professional learning to child care providers.
  • Assessed child's progress through ongoing observations, use of screening tools and assessments and data collection, to evaluate child's performance and implement support planning for every learner.
  • Served as a resource for educators seeking guidance on effective strategies for working with toddler/preschool aged children with identified needs, contributing to the overall inclusive preschool program.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education, enhancing the quality of inclusion for children and their families.
  • Collaborated with related service providers to ensure consistency of support for all children across all areas of development.
  • Assist with child care supervisor and centre staff to provide comprehensive strategies that addressed the whole child's developmental needs-inclusively, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
  • Incorporated sensory strategies into daily routines to promote co-regulation-self-regulation and increase focus during learning times.
  • Created and managed ISPs with families to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Developed positive relationships with colleagues, child care supervisors, child care staff and college students within the classroom to implement a full-inclusion model.
  • Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage child behaviours, building their co-regulation/ self-regulation building teacher- student relationships within the classroom.


Resource Teacher Assistant

Niagara Support Services
03.2007 - 06.2007
  • Under the guidance of the Resource Teacher enhanced student learning by implementing personalized instructional strategies for special needs individuals.
  • With Resource Teacher guidance fostered positive relationships between special needs students and their general education peers through inclusive activities.
  • With Resource Teacher guidance provided clear expectations regarding behavior management. Provided strategies for a consistent, structured learning environment.
  • Provide consistent materials and strategies to support the inclusive classroom.

Early Childhood Educator

Wee Care Day Care
1992 - 09.2006
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy and cultural awareness among children 6 months-6 years
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative ideas
  • Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction in the classroom.

Education

Early Childhood Resource Teacher Diploma - Early Childhood Resource Teacher

Niagara College
Welland
04-2007

Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Niagara College
Welland
04-1992

Skills

  • Committed to inclusive quality education for children and their families
  • Patient, confident and committed to working with children
  • Efficiently maximize all resources available
  • Easily adaptable to change and willingness to learn concepts and strategies
  • Work well within a team environment and collaboration efforts
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Certification

  • Red Cross certified in Infant Child First Aid and CPR
  • In good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
  • In good standings and member of Early Childhood Resource Consultant Network Ontario (ECRCNO)
  • Webinar certificate completed RIRO Reaching in/Reaching Out Resiliency Skills Training
  • In process of completing F-words for Child Development- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
  • On going professional development to stay current on emerging trends within our early childhood community.

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in outdoor activities for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Avid Reader
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Active supporting baseball Mom

Timeline

Preschool Resource Consultant

Niagara Support Services
03.2007 - Current

Resource Teacher Assistant

Niagara Support Services
03.2007 - 06.2007

Early Childhood Educator

Wee Care Day Care
1992 - 09.2006

Early Childhood Resource Teacher Diploma - Early Childhood Resource Teacher

Niagara College

Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Niagara College

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