Taylor MacDonald
Education Assistant
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering four years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Center
02.2024 - Current
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular evaluations of teaching practices, refining techniques for optimal student engagement and comprehension.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day's schedule.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Educational Assistant
Hamilton Wentworth District School
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Experience in several different elementary schools
- Working with teachers and students
- Providing positive reinforcements to help shape behaviors
- Assisting teachers in giving students with particular needs guidance
- Supporting special needs students with communication, lifts/transfers, independence, collaboration, inclusion and their well being
- Aid in supervising students during noon hours or nutritional breaks to provide safety for the students
- Documenting the student's progression or struggles
- Creating behavioral support plans
- Assisting the student with medication and medical procedures as required
- Responding to a students urgent needs as directed by administration
- Help chaperon students in school activities such as field trips, gym, music, library etc
- Provide students with the support they need in order to excel in their academic lives.
Case Manager/Day Program Counselor
The Salvation Army, Hamilton
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Provide daily living assistance
- Meal preparation and eating assistance
- Building a positive rapport and strong relationships with clients
- Provide personal care, hygiene and physical assistance
- Client confidentiality
- Responsible for my clients finance and documenting receipts
- Online log notes daily regarding the client.
Dietary Aid
Seasons Retirement Community, Stoney Creek
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepare the kitchen and dining area with attention to cleanliness and order
- Ensure each resident receives correct meal items and is overall satisfied with their dining experience
- Track individual medications, dietary restrictions and allergies for each resident
- Work collaboratively with the dietary manager, cooking staff and other aids to deliver exceptional service
- Observe each resident to ensure no changes in behavior or health are apparent during their dining experience
- Stock ingredients, monitor inventory and assist with preparation of meals
- Ensure delivery of all food items follow sanitation and safety guidelines
- Complete any required documentation and other duties assigned by dietary manager.
Pharmacist Assistant
IDA Pharmacy, Stoney Creek
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for managing cash levels, counting large sums and transferring cash for orders placed
- Prepared, finalized and clarified any discrepancies involving customer invoicing and requisitions
- Communicated to internal and external vendors regarding inventory management
- Transported clients' prescriptions to their residence/retirement home
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of the pharmacy
- Responsible for training new staff
- Capable of counting narcotics in a quickly manner
- Responsible for locking up narcotics when closing the store and any other valuables
- Neatly put away any medication or vitamins after using in alphabetical order
- Created and disassembled blister packs.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON 09.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
St Jean De Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School
Hamilton, ON 09.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Progress Reporting
Family Communication
Classroom Management
Teaching strategies
Student assessment
Behavioral support
Special Education
Positive Reinforcement
Homework Assistance
Early Childhood Education
Autism Spectrum Support
Certification
Standard First Aid/ CPR 'C' HCP certified
References Available
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic Child Care Center
02.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
Hamilton Wentworth District School
06.2021 - 02.2024
Case Manager/Day Program Counselor
The Salvation Army, Hamilton
12.2018 - 03.2021
Dietary Aid
Seasons Retirement Community, Stoney Creek
08.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.2015 - 06.2017
Pharmacist Assistant
IDA Pharmacy, Stoney Creek
01.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
St Jean De Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School
09.2009 - 06.2013