Waheeda Ali
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dynamic Early Childcare Assistant with a proven track record at YMCA Greater Toronto, excelling in fostering social-emotional development and promoting inclusivity. Experience in creating engaging learning environments and implementing effective behavior management techniques. Skilled in documentation and continuous improvement, significantly enhancing developmental progress and parent-teacher communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childcare Assistant
YMCA Greater Toronto
03.2015 - Current
- Contributed to maintaining clean and organized classrooms to ensure a productive learning environment for all students.
- Effectively managed classroom behavior by implementing consistent rules and routines for all students.
- Fostered social-emotional development in young children by promoting sharing, empathy, and cooperation.
- Did program Planning based on How does Learning Happen and Elect documents and children,s evolving interests.
- Did daily play experience, based on observations and program plans.
- Familiar with Kitchen duties as needed and familiar with relevant procedures where allergies are concerned and serving of alternative meals
- Promoted physical development by leading outdoor activities, games, and group exercises suitable for young children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted in conducting regular assessments of each child''s developmental progress toward academic milestones.
Education
Registered Early Childcare Educator - Early Childhood Education
Loyalist College
Bellville Ontario05.2025
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teacher
Valsayn Teachers College
Trinidad West Indies07.1986
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Inclusivity and diversity
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Storytelling abilities
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Continuous Learning and Improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Childcare Assistant
YMCA Greater Toronto
03.2015 - Current
Registered Early Childcare Educator - Early Childhood Education
Loyalist College
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teacher
Valsayn Teachers College
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