Wai Yin (Winnie) Yu
Delta,Canada
Summary
Experienced in managing childcare facilities, dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. Effective communication and leadership skills consistently enhance team performance, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. Strong knowledge of curriculum development and regulatory compliance ensures delivery of high-quality care and education to promote holistic child development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED CHILD CARE MANAGER
Tiny Hoppers Early Learning
08.2020 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations by developing efficient staff schedules, tracking attendance, and maintaining accurate records.
- Prioritized open communication among team members by holding regular staff meetings to discuss any concerns, updates, or ideas for improvement.
- Ensuring everything is compliance with licensing regulations and maintain appropriate records
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care, which includes health and safety, and emergency preparedness
- Creating and implementing age-appropriate curriculums that promote children's social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Maintaining regular communication with parents, including providing updates on children's progress, addressing concerns or issues, and soliciting feedback
- Implemented ongoing professional development opportunities for staff members to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
VICE PRINCIPAL
CEFA Crestwood Junior Kindergarten
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Manages and actively participates in marketing activities and special events, including school tours, festivals and community events.
- Complete special assigned projects on an as needed basis
- Foster team building, a sense of one learning community, and a culture of continuous learning in an inclusive learning environment
- Promotes a comprehensive range of learning opportunities for students, including social responsibility, fine arts, athletics, global citizenship, and science
- Observes and supports classrooms on regular basis
- Provides guidance and information to all parties both internally and externally (e.g. Parents and Teachers)
- Oversees and coordinates the school’s daily operations and administration.
- Manages school inquiries, registration, enrolment and student layouts.
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
CEFA Crestwood Junior Kindergarten
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Promotes a comprehensive range of learning opportunities for students, including social responsibility, fine arts, athletics, global citizenship, and science
- Observes and supports classrooms on regular basis
- Provides guidance and information to all parties both internally and externally (e.g. Parents and Teachers)
- Oversees and coordinates the school’s daily operations and administration.
- Manages school inquiries, registration, enrolment and student layouts.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Kids Word (at Kids and Company)
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Inspire and support the professional development of staff to ensure success.
- Oversees and coordinates the school’s daily operations and administration.
- Manages school inquiries, registration, enrolment and student layouts.
- Maintain a quality early childhood program within the parameters of the Kids & Company philosophy and agency guidelines.
- Lead and mentor others within a diverse and inclusive environment
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Kidzone Learning Center
08.2007 - 10.2015
- Foster a nurturing and stimulating learning environment through the implementation of an Emergent Curriculum.
- Support children's emotional, physical, and cognitive development while maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment.
- Engage with parents and families, providing support and communication about their child's progress.
- Collaborate with professionals and support children with their specialized needs as necessary.
- Maintain documentation and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Education
Community Care Licensing (CCLO)
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BCBasic Certificate - Early Childhood Educator
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC11-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06-2007
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Child development expertise
- Budgeting and finance
- Policy establishment
- Reliability
- First Aid Certification
- Crisis Management
- Staff facilitation
- Resourcing support
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
LICENSED CHILD CARE MANAGER
Tiny Hoppers Early Learning
08.2020 - Current
VICE PRINCIPAL
CEFA Crestwood Junior Kindergarten
09.2019 - 05.2020
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
CEFA Crestwood Junior Kindergarten
04.2017 - 08.2019
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Kids Word (at Kids and Company)
10.2015 - 03.2017
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Kidzone Learning Center
08.2007 - 10.2015
Community Care Licensing (CCLO)
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Basic Certificate - Early Childhood Educator
Douglas College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Simon Fraser University
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