Vida Timah
Regina,SK
Summary
Early childhood professional with a history of creating enriching educational experiences. Proven ability to design and implement a curriculum that promotes cognitive and social development. Emphasizes collaboration and adapts to evolving classroom needs, ensuring positive outcomes for all students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Safe-haven Social Service Organisation
12.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Child Support Worker
Mab International Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information regarding children and families in accordance with professional ethics guidelines and legal requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive child support plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate interventions and set realistic goals for each child's growth and development trajectory.
- Assisted in the development of life skills for children, focusing on communication, social interaction, and daily living tasks.
- Improved children''s behavioral outcomes through consistent implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management strategies.
- Facilitated group activities for social skill development, fostering healthy relationships among peers.
- Provided safe and nurturing environments for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs were met.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child support work.
- Promoted positive self-esteem among children by encouraging independence and praising accomplishments.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding licensing requirements, safety standards, and reporting obligations within the childcare setting.
Education
Diploma - Kinesiology And Health Studies
University of Regina
08-2026
GED - Care Certificate
Caredemy Online Skill For Care
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Cape Coast
09.2016
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Documentation and record keeping
- Problem-solving
- Parent-teacher communication
- Conflict resolution
- Being Trauma Aware
- Gross motor skills
- Lesson planning
- Fine motor skills
- Maintaining safety
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Personal Support Worker Certification
- BEING TRAUMA AWARE CERTIFICATION
- WHIMIS HAZARDOUS CERTIFICATION
- STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR HCP &AED
- PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Safe-haven Social Service Organisation
12.2023 - 04.2024
Child Support Worker
Mab International Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2023
Diploma - Kinesiology And Health Studies
University of Regina
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Cape Coast
GED - Care Certificate
Caredemy Online Skill For Care
Similar Profiles
Walter BowmanWalter Bowman
Creative Director at The Safe Haven Audio-VisualCreative Director at The Safe Haven Audio-Visual
Ariadne Yazuri Alatorre SiguenzaAriadne Yazuri Alatorre Siguenza
Bilingual Rapid Rehousing Case Manager at Safe Haven Family ShelterBilingual Rapid Rehousing Case Manager at Safe Haven Family Shelter
Henrick MoreauHenrick Moreau
Warehouse Associate at Safe Haven DefenseWarehouse Associate at Safe Haven Defense