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Tamara Ellis

Vankleek Hill,ON

Summary

Passionate child caregiver with 10 years of experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Equipped with love and patience vital to teaching all children, as well as those with special needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care

Multiple
06.2013 - Current
  • Childcare experience began in 2014
  • Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations
  • Created an inclusive, honest, and respectful space
  • Implemented activities that promote developmental, cognitive, and physical development
  • Tutoring school age children in all subjects, assisting with reading, writing, communication skills
  • Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
  • Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrolments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviours in children.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Supply Teacher

Upper Canada District School Board
09.2018 - 05.2023
  • Supply teacher, AE, ECE for grades kindergarten through 12
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Office Administration

Wavestar Networks Inc
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Manage Payroll, expenses, bills
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Preschool Educator

Young Achievers Daycare
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Special needs and behavior support
  • Preschool and toddler room educator
  • Provide daily care for children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old
  • Managed meal time, nap time, diaper changes, excursions
  • Communicate and create relationships with parents/guardians
  • Plan and led captivating activities to promote cognitive, physical, and mental well being and skills.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

S&S Holsteins, Andy Senn, Bernadin
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Cared for livestock by feeding, treating wounds/illnesses, cleaned and maintained barn and stalls.

Summer Camp Monitor

Champlain Township
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival
  • Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.

Sports Program Coordinator

Champlain Township
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Entered second summer of coaching youth sports teams
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by getting involved with children
  • Encouraged good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among children
  • Created and planned fun, challenging activities, adapting each to different age groups.

Cooperative Education Student, Sports Program

Pleasant Corners Public School, Childrens Sports Program
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Entered my second of two COOP Placement in the kindergarten classroom
  • Monitored children ages 4-6, and assisted in everyday routine
  • Supported teachers by preparing aid materials such as wall charts and hand-outs
  • Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to front office for parental notification
  • Actif

Information Center

Champlain Township
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations
  • Answered phone calls, and emails
  • Maintained a clean, sanitized environment

Education

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON

High School Diploma - undefined

Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute
Vankleek Hill, ON

Skills

  • Hardworking, adaptive, honest, team player, patient

Timeline

Office Administration

Wavestar Networks Inc
09.2022 - 03.2023

Preschool Educator

Young Achievers Daycare
09.2021 - 01.2022

S&S Holsteins, Andy Senn, Bernadin
03.2021 - 09.2021

Summer Camp Monitor

Champlain Township
05.2019 - 08.2019

Supply Teacher

Upper Canada District School Board
09.2018 - 05.2023

Sports Program Coordinator

Champlain Township
06.2018 - 08.2018

Cooperative Education Student, Sports Program

Pleasant Corners Public School, Childrens Sports Program
01.2018 - 05.2018

Information Center

Champlain Township
05.2014 - 08.2014

Child Care

Multiple
06.2013 - Current

Algonquin College

High School Diploma - undefined

Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute

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