XIN LIN
Scarborough,ON
Summary
An intelligent community worker is recognized for effectively collaborating with diverse groups of people and fostering a positive outlook among team members and program stakeholders. Experienced in community program planning and evaluation through comprehensive research and assessment. A Registered Early Childhood Educator and committed Master's in Early Childhood Studies student with a decade of career experience in a not-for-profit and government organization, supporting children with diverse needs in multicultural educational settings. Possesses extensive and firsthand knowledge of social justice issues related to children and families from marginalized groups.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Consultant Internship
Toronto Children’s Services, City of Toronto
, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Researching best practices for planning the Black Innovation program's annual schedule.
- Analyzing literature data to identify the necessity for inclusive programs within the Black community.
- Facilitating collaborative events with community members.
- Assisting in the planning of the EarlyON program and budget framework.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Banting and Best Child Care Centre
Scarborough
07.2021 - Current
- Conducting training sessions for new staff members on procedures and policies.
- Collaborating with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for inclusive programs.
- Developing inclusive lesson plans based on "How Does Learning Happen?" and ELECT to meet each child's developmental needs.
- Using the emergent curriculum to create and implement a child-centered, hands-on approach to promote student interest and receptive learning during summer camp and PA day.
- Collaborating with resource teachers in modifying the curriculum to meet the developmental needs of children with neurodiverse conditions.
- Supporting autistic children as a one-on-one teacher.
- Building positive relationships with families and all community stakeholders.
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Rong Qiao Sedbergh School
Fuzhou, Fujian
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives to strengthen the connection with families and the school board.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Planned and implemented the daily curriculum based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
- Worked as a bilingual teacher to plan and teach special lessons such as visual art, KMI, and STEAM in English and Mandarin.
- Utilized technology, including videos and computers, to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Identified and documented learning achievements, reporting outcomes, performance information, and program adjustments to enhance comprehension.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Today's Child, Tomorrow's Future Day Care Centre
Toronto, ON
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Made and implemented program plans to promote activities that supported the intellectual, diverse, cultural, and all-round development of growing children.
- Continuously monitored individual child's development, discussing children's progress with parents and other team members regularly.
- Collaborated with resource teachers to work with special needs children (Language Delay, Autism).
- Planned and encouraged children to prepare for special events.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON08-2023
College Degree - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04-2016
Skills
- Performance Analysis
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Employee Supervision
- Program Design
- Presentation Design
Certification
- Registered Early Childhood Educator - 2016 to 2024
- Autism Awareness School Age Conference – 2023
- Understanding and Supporting Behavior School Age Conference - 2023
- First Aid and CPR Program Completion Level C - 2022
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training - 2022
- Certified Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training - 2023, 2022, 2015
- Workplace Training: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace; WHMIS with GHS; Disabilities in the Workplace - 2022
- Special needs Training (autism spectrum disorder)- 2020
- AQI Community of Practice - 2017
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Resource Consultant Internship
Toronto Children’s Services, City of Toronto
01.2024 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Banting and Best Child Care Centre
07.2021 - Current
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Rong Qiao Sedbergh School
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Today's Child, Tomorrow's Future Day Care Centre
12.2017 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University
College Degree - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
- Registered Early Childhood Educator - 2016 to 2024
- Autism Awareness School Age Conference – 2023
- Understanding and Supporting Behavior School Age Conference - 2023
- First Aid and CPR Program Completion Level C - 2022
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training - 2022
- Certified Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training - 2023, 2022, 2015
- Workplace Training: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace; WHMIS with GHS; Disabilities in the Workplace - 2022
- Special needs Training (autism spectrum disorder)- 2020
- AQI Community of Practice - 2017
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