Valerie Whiteway
Berens River
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Berens River First Nation, enhancing children's social skills and supporting those with special needs through innovative play-based learning and effective classroom management. Excelled in relationship building, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Experienced with early childhood education, focusing on creating inclusive and stimulating learning environments. Utilizes creative teaching methods and behavioral management strategies to engage young learners. Knowledge of developmental milestones and effective communication with parents and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Berens River First Nation
09.2006 - Current
- 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.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Teaching Assistant
Berens River First Nation
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
Educational Assistant
Frontier School Division
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB06-2010
High School Diploma -
Tuelon Collegiate
Tuelon, Mb 06-1981
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Problem-solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Gross motor skills
- Maintaining safety
Certification
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Berens River First Nation
09.2006 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Berens River First Nation
08.2003 - 06.2004
Educational Assistant
Frontier School Division
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Assiniboine Community College
High School Diploma -
Tuelon Collegiate
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