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Tamara Anic

West Kelowna,Canada

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience in promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development in young children. Expertise in designing inclusive learning environments tailored to individual needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with families and educational teams, enhancing communication and organizational outcomes. Committed to fostering curiosity and establishing strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

Thriveology Elevated Daycare. And Clinical Services
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Designing and implementing curriculum aligned with developmental goals
  • Observing and evaluating children's growth and learning progress
  • Building strong, supportive relationships with families
  • Maintaining daily administrative records (attendance, absences, incident/accident forms, medication logs as per parental instruction, etc.)
  • Planning, organizing, and leading educational activities for my assigned group of children
  • Tracking and supporting each child's developmental milestones
  • Documenting and maintaining detailed records of all educational activities and progress

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

Brite Beginnings Early Learning and Childcare Centre
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for preschool and kindergarten programs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
  • Organized and led outdoor activities that promoted physical health and well-being.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
  • Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
  • Monitored children's development to identify growth areas and support learning.
  • Established strong relationships with families, fostering effective communication.
  • Administered daily documentation including attendance, incident reports, and medication forms.
  • Organized and executed educational activities tailored to group needs.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of children's progress and classroom activities.

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

Tiny Hoppers St. Albert South
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
  • Assessing children's development and learning
  • Establishing healthy and strong relationship with families
  • Responsible for off-site activities and emergency evacuation
  • Administer documentation on daily basis (attendance, record absence, incident/accident reports, administers medicine as recorded by parents on the medication delivery form, etc.)
  • Organizing, planning and implementing educational work with the children in my group.
  • Monitoring every aspect of their development.
  • Keeping record of work.

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

St Albert Montessori School Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • To create learning community of learners
  • Planning curriculum to achieve important goals
  • Assessing children's development and learning
  • Establishing healthy and strong relationship with families
  • To effectively execute a program as planned by all staff members
  • Responsible for off-site activities and emergency evacuation
  • To ensure that all policies, procedures, regulations, legislations, health standards, and fire codes are being followed and maintained
  • Oversees all personnel employed by the center to ensure strong communication and positive relationships between staff members
  • To oversee the whole school and the day to day operations
  • Administer documentation on daily basis (attendance, record absence, incident/accident reports, administers medicine as recorded by parents on the medication delivery form, etc.)

Head of the Pedagogical Unit

Public Daycare system "Radosno detinjstvo"
Novi Sad, Serbia
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Managed operations across seven daycares, overseeing 200 employees and 1,800 children in 73 groups.
  • Led professional development initiatives, organizing teams by educational specialization.
  • Provided adaptive support tailored to children's individual needs.
  • Ensured adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, and standards within childcare facilities.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by resolving issues efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
  • Effectively managed time to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Facilitated team meetings with staff members to review policies and procedures, discuss issues or concerns, provide training updates.
  • Monitored compliance with state, federal and company regulations, standards and requirements.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Collaborated with other educators in order to develop innovative curriculum that meets the needs of all children attending the daycare center.

Daycare Teacher

Public Daycare system "Radosno detinjstvo"
Novi Sad, Serbia
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Organized, planned, and implemented educational activities for children in the group.
  • Monitored all aspects of child development to ensure comprehensive growth.
  • Maintained accurate records of work, attendance, and health concerns.
  • Created a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment.
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted cooperation and positive interactions among children.
  • Conducted assessments of children's progress and communicated findings to parents and guardians.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate classroom behaviors.
  • Taught foundational language skills including reading readiness, phonics, and writing.

Daycare teacher

"Patuljak" private daycare
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
  • Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.

Administration staff

DOO "Crnić - Herget" - Bookkeeping agency
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Client relations; office/administrative work.

Education

Bachelor degree VI 1 - Higher level Daycare teacher

Diploma in Education of Teachers, Novi Sad
Novi Sad, Serbia
09.2008

Master degree VII 1 - Music composition and theory for Elementary School students, with 10 original children songs

Faculty of Education, University of Novi Sad
Novi Sad, Serbia
11.2005

Bachelor degree VI - Daycare teacher

Diploma in Education of Teachers, Novi Sad
Novi Sad, Serbia

High School Diploma - Music Theory

Music High School "Isidor Bajić"
Novi Sad

Skills

  • Windows
  • MS Office
  • Sibelius
  • Finale
  • Playing instruments
  • Writing and composing songs
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Precision
  • Creativity
  • Innovativeness
  • Project leadership

Personal Abilities And Skills

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Thrive in team environment
  • Responsible and precise
  • Creativity and innovativeness in work with children
  • Project leader

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/24/79

Certification

  • State exam - license, 03/31/08, Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia
  • Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor
  • British Columbia Early Childhood Certificate - ECE/Infant/Toddler/Special Needs
  • First Aid certificate, 2026

Driver License

Class 5 Advance

Additional Professional Training And Development

  • I have done additional professional training related to children with disabilities and working with their parents, as well as other specific programs such as ecology, music, open 'learn through play' curriculum, MENSA - NTC system of learning etc.
  • I have participated in various government funded research related to Child education.
  • I was an honorary guest educator at the Faculty of Education in Kikinda where I demonstrated how to work with children with disabilities.
  • I was a part of focus group, in UNICEF organization, guided by Jan Peterson (the director of VBJK, Centre for Innovation in the Early Years, at Ghent University - Belgium), discussing about politics and quality in early childhood education in Republic of Serbia.
  • I am a certified interpreter of Serbian sign language, and volunteered in various projects regarding Deaf Organization - 'SGNV - Novi Sad' which are connected to inclusiveness of children and adults with hearing impairments.
  • I also organized activities and demonstrations for deaf parents to prepare hearing children for school, and other activities.
  • I was a team leader in the research of the Ministry of Education related to record keeping in childcare institution.
  • I took part in a number of seminars and workshops related to methodology and have continuous certificates of education.
  • I have been an active member of professional associations related to my profession, in my home country.
  • I was a winner in the performance category of the 'Create World without Differences' - Art competition, sponsored by European Union.
  • I have been one of 25 teachers chosen in Republic of Serbia, to participate in creating the new preschool curriculum framework - 'Years of Ascent', sponsored and supported by Ministry of Education, UNICEF and World bank.
  • I was lead teacher in ASAP - GRIT Site St. Albert Montessori school LTD.

Timeline

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

Thriveology Elevated Daycare. And Clinical Services
02.2025 - 05.2025

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

Brite Beginnings Early Learning and Childcare Centre
02.2024 - 11.2024

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

Tiny Hoppers St. Albert South
01.2023 - 01.2024

Level 3 Early Childhood Educator - Child Development Supervisor

St Albert Montessori School Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2023

Head of the Pedagogical Unit

Public Daycare system "Radosno detinjstvo"
01.2013 - 01.2018

Daycare Teacher

Public Daycare system "Radosno detinjstvo"
01.2006 - 01.2013

Daycare teacher

"Patuljak" private daycare
01.2004 - 01.2006

Administration staff

DOO "Crnić - Herget" - Bookkeeping agency
01.2003 - 01.2004

Bachelor degree VI 1 - Higher level Daycare teacher

Diploma in Education of Teachers, Novi Sad

Master degree VII 1 - Music composition and theory for Elementary School students, with 10 original children songs

Faculty of Education, University of Novi Sad

Bachelor degree VI - Daycare teacher

Diploma in Education of Teachers, Novi Sad

High School Diploma - Music Theory

Music High School "Isidor Bajić"

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