Yunyu Cai
London
Summary
As a highly motivated Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Leadership graduate with experience working with children ages 0 to 12 in childcare settings, I look forward to employing personal skills to assist children's social, emotional, and cognitive development for long-term success. Experienced in developing both structured and free play environments while meeting individual needs. Proven ability to work at various sites and collaborate with different colleagues and children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
11.2023 - Current
- Gained valuable experience through both supply and long-term assignments, establishing positive and meaningful relationships with students.
- Demonstrated flexibility by effectively working in various school locations and responding to last-minute calls to ensure seamless classroom coverage.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers to create and implement interactive large group and tabletop activities, documenting student observations to support their growth and development.
- Effectively managed classroom behaviors, including addressing challenging and special behavioral needs, while maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere.
- Organized and managed student field trips, including collecting consent forms, coordinating parent volunteers, and overseeing funding logistics.
School Age & Children's Center Educator
London Children's Connection
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Have full-time experiences at summer camp and supply experiences at before-and-after school age programs, children's centers, and summer camps.
- Prepared and implemented project plans based on children's interests for ages 0–12.
- Actively communicated with parents and valued diverse backgrounds of families to provide an inclusive childcare environment as well as meet individual needs.
- Actively communicated and supported colleagues to achieve professional development.
- Flexible with working at different locations and could take a last-minute call.
- Built and maintained positive and nurturing relationships with children and families.
- Worked with children with special needs and offered appropriate help.
Early Childhood Leadership Internship
London Children's Connection
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Attended professional learning opportunities to expand personal awareness of professional agencies that support families.
- Actively communicated with agency staff to support their needs as well as shared personal experiences.
- Created a professional learning document and a pamphlet about reflecting diverse cultures in the classroom.
- Shared highlights from webinars and articles with leaders and colleagues.
- Advocated diversity and inclusivity in school-age programs by creating own games to promote children's first culture.
Sunday School Teacher Volunteer
Champion Life Center
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scripture.
- Applied teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the church's philosophy.
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed children's work by ages and perceptual skills.
Childcare & School-Age Educator
YMCA SWO
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed activities based on children's interests and responded to children's needs.
- Documented observations of children's activities, wrote daily written records, and created program plans for ages 0-12.
- Flexible with a last-minute call to a different site and supported at seven centers.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and a willingness to help wherever needed.
- Actively communicated with directors, colleagues, and families.
- Worked with children with special needs and offered appropriate help.
Preschool Placement
Kids & Company
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Responded to children's needs and helped facilitate their activities and interactions.
- Planned fun and engaging play experiences based on children's interests.
- Had experiences of working with a child with autism.
Preschool Placement
Northbrae YMCA
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Supervised children's engagement and maintained a safe and responsive environment.
- Instructed children during their transitions.
- Role-modeled during activities to invite children to join the activity.
- Actively communicated with the mentor about school knowledge and personal observation at the placement.
Education
Honours Bachelor - Early Childhood Leadership
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2023
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2021
Diploma - Business Marketing
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2019
High School Diploma
Maple Leaf International High School
Dalian, China06.2017
Skills
- Bilingual (fluent in English & Mandarin)
- Curriculum Development
- Organizational Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Behavioral Modeling
- Individualized Support
- Transition Coordination
- Communication
Certification
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) - June 2023 - Current
- TCPS 2 Core Certificate - Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans - November 2022 - Current
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - Canadian Red Cross - August 2022 - August 2025
- Participation of Facing the Challenge and Challenging Behavior in Young Children - All Kids Belong - December 2021 - Current
Timeline
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
11.2023 - Current
School Age & Children's Center Educator
London Children's Connection
07.2022 - 08.2024
Early Childhood Leadership Internship
London Children's Connection
05.2022 - 08.2022
Childcare & School-Age Educator
YMCA SWO
05.2021 - 07.2022
Preschool Placement
Kids & Company
10.2020 - 12.2020
Preschool Placement
Northbrae YMCA
03.2020 - 03.2020
Sunday School Teacher Volunteer
Champion Life Center
10.2019 - 08.2022
Honours Bachelor - Early Childhood Leadership
Fanshawe College
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College
Diploma - Business Marketing
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma
Maple Leaf International High School
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