Tracy Lorraine (Raine) Parr
2044815627
Pinawa,MB
Summary
20 Years of experience in child development, combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children and families through a friendly approach, patient demeanor, and excellent communication skills. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Provided information to families that enrich children's health and development. Planned activities for families that created opportunities to promote developmental learning, empathy, and connection at Healthy baby drop-ins. Capable Inclusion and Family Support Worker skilled in adapting curriculum to diverse learning needs and creating supportive settings. Demonstrated success in collaborating with colleagues and employing effective communication and problem-solving skills. Created weekly menus , shopping, and daily meal preparation.
Providing snacks and hot lunches to children following the Canadian Food Guide. Always maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for Children and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator 1 /Inclusion Worker
Pinawa Coop Daycare Centre
12.2013 - 09.2018
- Established a nurturing environment to support emotional development, allowing children to express feelings safely.
- Created engaging lesson plans by incorporating play-based activities that fostered natural curiosity in young learners.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- 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.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
- Integrated children with special needs into classroom, promoting empathy and understanding among peers.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Coordinated with related service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and counselors to support students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual plans to encourage children's growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
ECE Assistant/Meal Coordinator
Selkirk Friendship Centre Daycare
09.1997 - 07.2012
- Promoted social-emotional development among children through modeling appropriate behavior and facilitating peer interactions.
- Facilitated small group instruction under lead teacher supervision.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavioral incidents, and academic progress for review by lead teachers.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising safe and engaging field trips, promoting experiential learning opportunities.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating age-appropriate materials and activities.
- Established rapport with young learners quickly, building trust and respect.
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining orderliness.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmosphere.
- Supported management by completing daily side work tasks such as restocking supplies and cleaning duties.
- Addressed dietary restrictions or allergies with care, communicating clearly with kitchen staff to avoid errors in meal preparation.
- Conducted regular checks on table cleanliness and utensil supply, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Planned weekly menu development, purchasing groceries for preparation of meals and snacks.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure timely delivery of food.
Families First Home Visitor
North Eastern Health Association
04.2002 - 02.2006
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Improved child development outcomes by implementing research-based early intervention strategies.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness using results-based accountability measures, refining interventions as needed to maximize impact on participating families.
- Enhanced family well-being by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support.
- Established trust with families by maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during home visits.
- Increased parental engagement in children''s education by facilitating group meetings focused on sharing experiences and learning from one another.
- Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
- Advocated for family needs within the community, fostering a support network of resources and services tailored to individual circumstances.
- Supported parents in developing skills for positive discipline and behavior management.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships through modeling effective communication and interaction techniques.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support.
- Empowered parents as their child''s first teacher through coaching on age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, connecting families with appropriate supports and resources to address immediate needs.
- Connected families with community resources, increasing access to essential services such as healthcare, housing assistance, and educational opportunities.
- Maintained a caseload of families while adhering to visitation schedules.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
- Participated in meetings to discuss program objectives and strategies.
Education
Workshops
Early Childhood Education Year One
Red River College Distance Education
St. Laurent, MB06-2010
GED -
Continuing Education-Lord Selkirk School Division
Selkirk, MB05-2002
Skills
- Valid Manitoba license
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health and safety
- Child development knowledge
- Documentation and reporting
- Interpersonal skills
- Maintaining safety
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Recognizes and respects people's diversity and individual differences
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator 1 /Inclusion Worker
Pinawa Coop Daycare Centre
12.2013 - 09.2018
Families First Home Visitor
North Eastern Health Association
04.2002 - 02.2006
ECE Assistant/Meal Coordinator
Selkirk Friendship Centre Daycare
09.1997 - 07.2012
Workshops
Early Childhood Education Year One
Red River College Distance Education
GED -
Continuing Education-Lord Selkirk School Division
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