Vincenza Pellegrino
Bradford,ON
Summary
I am a creative and dedicated individual committed to fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. I am able to combines strong communication and organisational skills to support educational objectives and student growth. Also I aim to inspire and cultivate love for learning in educational role.
Strengths include:
Offering strong foundation in communication, organisation, and problem-solving. Knowledgeable about fostering positive learning environments and engaging students through interactive lessons. Ready to use and develop leadership, creativity, and adaptability in desired role.
Focused Educator equipped to deliver high-quality curriculum in welcoming and inclusive atmospheres. Engages students in intellectual exploration with innovative instructional tools and focus on creativity and thought-sharing.
Furthermore I have not been employed as of lately due to the fact that I have 2 children with special needs. I took it upon myself to become heavily involved in their education since i have a strong background it while also working closely to their educators in order to ensure a positive future for them.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On site Designate and Early Childhood Educator
Kids Come First
Thornhill, Ontario
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to cater to varied learning styles within one class.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Engaged students fully with interactive lessons and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Influenced positive behaviour amongst students by setting clear expectations and consistent boundaries.
- Cultivated a love for learning amongst students by presenting subjects in exciting ways which captured their interest level.
- Improved student participation, leading to improved classroom productivity by establishing a reward-based system.
- Strengthened student comprehension for increased academic success by introducing unique learning strategies.
- Managed classroom behaviour and activities to maintain order in full classrooms.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity and exploration of new concepts to inspire student engagement.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting diversity and mutual respect amongst students.
- Fostered a creative environment by implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
- Acquired professional development courses regularly to stay abreast with recent educational trends-enriching the teaching experience.
- Collaborated effectively with parents to support students' education, resulting in improved student performance at home and school.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Child Ventures Montessori School
Thornhill, Ontario
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Regularly communicated with parents about child's day-to-day activities keeping them updated on their child's experience at preschool.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Managed classroom behaviour, ensuring a safe, respectful atmosphere.
- Monitored student activity to maintain safe, positive learning environments.
- Monitored playground activity to maintain pupil safety and security.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Managed classroom behaviour through positive reinforcement.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by utilising creative teaching methods.
- Built positive relationships with families, enhancing trust in care provisions.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
- Developed children's social skills for positive interactions with peers and adults.
- Designed curriculum adhering to early years foundation stage standards for quality education.
- Enhanced children's language abilities through interactive storytelling sessions.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, prioritising student safety at all times.
- Implemented innovative play-based learning strategies, fostering creativity in students.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Facilitated outdoor activities enhancing motor skills development in early ages pupils.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Achieved curriculum goals for Early Years Foundation Stage pupils.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Oversaw nap time routines ensuring restful periods for children whilst maintaining orderliness.
- Supported children with toilet training to aid physiological development.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's academic progress and behavioural patterns.
- Reported on developmental progress to quickly identify and meet additional educational needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Supported special needs learners integrating them effectively into mainstream classes.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto 2004 - 2008
Skills
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Time-management
- Child safeguarding
- Cultural awareness
- Child development understanding
- Student engagement
- Self-motivation
- Positive attitude
- Term and lesson planning
- Professional ethics
- Leadership and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Initiative taking
- Education policy understanding
- Creative strategies
- Special needs support
- Homework setting and marking
- Stress management
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening
- Excellent literacy
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Class instructing
- Relationship-building
- Inclusive teaching
Languages
English and Spanish
Fluent
Affiliations
- Art
Accomplishments
Before working in the Education sector I created murals for companies mainly downtown and also briefly worked for the Toronto art program in Tdsb.
Certification
When i was working for Kids Come First, since I had a Managerial title i was able to further my education by receiving various certificates for continuing learning. Certificates can provided upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
On site Designate and Early Childhood Educator
Kids Come First
08.2014 - 09.2019
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Child Ventures Montessori School
07.2011 - 08.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
2004 - 2008
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