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Carla Saunders

Baie Verte,NL

Summary

A compassionate Early Childhood Educator with a passion for teaching and supporting young children in setting the foundation for life-long success in an inclusive environment. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized, strong work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Substitute Teacher

Newfoundland And Labrador Eastern School District
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Pharmacy Assistant

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
12.2013 - 11.2022
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Filled prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations with use of pharmacy management software for order processing and record keeping.

Cake Decorator

Create A Memory (Self Employed)
01.2011 - 06.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
  • Improved bakery sales by creating innovative cake designs for holidays and special events.
  • Developed a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and high-quality cake decorations.


Education

Early Childhood Educ. Adv. Studies in Inclusion

College of The North Atlantic
St John's, NL
05.2025

Early Childhood Education Level II

Academy Canada
St. John's, NL
07.2024

High School Diploma -

Baccalieu Collegiate
Old Perlican, NL
06.2004

Skills

  • Curriculum Planning & Development
  • Understanding developmental needs
  • Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Parent-Teacher Communication

Certification

  • AECENL Certification (Infant, Preschool, School Age, and Pre K)

Additional Information

Volunteer Positions

  • 2018-2023 Girl Guides of Canada: Guider and Director
  • 2020/2025: AYSC Youth Centre: Committee Member
  • 2016-2019 United Church Sunday School: Teacher and Director
  • 2017-2019: Spree By the Sea: Committee Member
  • 2016-2019, 2024-2025: Kids Eat Smart Program: Volunteer
  • 2024-2025 Jimmy Pratt Steering Committee Member


Additional Training


  • Standard First Aid
  • High Five; strengthening Children's Mental Health
  • Soft Tissue/Back Injury Prevention; safe lifting, supporting structures, body mechanics, etc.
  • Verbal Intervention; covering the care, welfare, safety and security of oneself and others.
  • Leisure Learning; ASL Beginner Level 1, 6 weeks (University of New Bruinswick)


Timeline

Emergency Substitute Teacher

Newfoundland And Labrador Eastern School District
11.2022 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Assistant

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
12.2013 - 11.2022

Cake Decorator

Create A Memory (Self Employed)
01.2011 - 06.2016

Early Childhood Educ. Adv. Studies in Inclusion

College of The North Atlantic

Early Childhood Education Level II

Academy Canada

High School Diploma -

Baccalieu Collegiate

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