Early Childhood Educator in Richmond Hill, Ontario

18 years of experience working with children of all ages, planning activities and designing learning environments that promote healthy development for young children, encouraging learning, and teaching arts and crafts. Proven ability to manage individual and group behavior, as well as instill self-confidence in children. Knowledge of issues and needs in educating children with intellectual, behavioral and/or physical challenges, with an Early Childhood Education Diploma, First Aid and CPR training, Network Administrator Diploma. My experience includes but not limited to: - Group care of children ages 6 months to 6 years - Planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and experiences to meet individual and group needs of all children - Instilling confidence and nurturing self-esteem for children from diverse multicultural backgrounds - Teaching early literacy and numeracy - Encouraging learning and developing positive self-concepts for children - Ensuring a healthy and safe environment for children - Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative team work and communication - Taking the children to field trips to introduce them to actual nature - Supporting the children to make the transition to school - Meeting the parents of the children and understanding their expectations and concerns - Keeping parents informed of their child’s progress - Attending meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods - Carrying out Supervisor duties like implementing early balanced literacy programs by incorporating phonics programs such as Jolly Phonics in the classroom I believe that a rewarding and successful teaching experience is what motivates me to bring my commitment, creativity and dedication as a Registered ECE teacher.