Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Thao Linh Vu

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator passionate about supporting children to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost children learning and development. Bi-lingual, educated and experienced with groups of up to 25 children.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Special Needs Educator Practicum

Water View YMCA
06.2023 - 07.2023

Similar to previous Special Needs Practicum.

Early Childhood Special Needs Educator Practicum

Treehouse Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducted early childhood evaluations according to standards and time requested.
  • Communicated and collaborated with other staff to support children.
  • Developed and implemented care plan that specified child's goals and interventions.
  • Engaged children with specialized play and activities to boost learning.
  • Developed positive relationships with other staff and children within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
  • Redirected inappropriate behaviors using positive reinforcement method.


Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Marpole YMCA Child Care
03.2023 - 04.2023

Similar to previous practicums.

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Huckleberry UBC
11.2022 - 11.2022

Similar to previous practicums.

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

McGregor Child Care Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022

Similar to previous practicums.

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Shannon Day Care Society
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with children, staff and families.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about children progress.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, emotional and physical development for children.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Beach YMCA Child Care Centre
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Maintained and fostered open, positive and constructive interactions with children, staff and families.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about children progress.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.


Cashier

Shoppers Drug Mart Sahar Ziaei Drugs Inc
11.2019 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly and enthusiastically to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for everything within my job duties with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.

Salad Maker

Earl’s Fir Street
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prepared all kinds of salads and desserts for customers.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and working areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Replenished all ingredients and condiments whenever needed.
  • Assisted sushi station when needed.

Education

Early Childhood Care And Education

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
08.2023

Hospitality Management

Vancouver Premier College
Vancouver, BC
05.2021

Hospitality Management

ILAC International College
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Curriculum design and activities planning
  • Safe learning environment
  • Classroom and discipline management
  • Knowledge of early childhood development
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Communication skills
  • First Aid certificate (will have in August 02)
  • Fluent in English and Vietnamese
  • Computer skills
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Team work

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Needs Educator Practicum

Water View YMCA
06.2023 - 07.2023

Early Childhood Special Needs Educator Practicum

Treehouse Early Learning Centre
05.2023 - 06.2023

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Marpole YMCA Child Care
03.2023 - 04.2023

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Huckleberry UBC
11.2022 - 11.2022

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

McGregor Child Care Centre
07.2022 - 08.2022

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Shannon Day Care Society
07.2022 - 07.2022

Early Childhood Educator Practicum

Beach YMCA Child Care Centre
03.2022 - 04.2022

Cashier

Shoppers Drug Mart Sahar Ziaei Drugs Inc
11.2019 - Current

Salad Maker

Earl’s Fir Street
07.2019 - 10.2019

Early Childhood Care And Education

Vancouver Community College

Hospitality Management

Vancouver Premier College

Hospitality Management

ILAC International College
Thao Linh Vu