Early Childhood Educator in Barrie, Ontario

I have planed and implimented activities for children in a childcare setting and in a primary school setting. I am patient with children and I let the child lead and initiate play related to their interests. I engage children by getting down to their level, patiently listen to what they say and ask open ended questions. I am able to keep children's interests by involving them in group activities. During story/circle time I am able to have children listen more intently when I use different voices and props. I allow children to learn by experience so I encourage them to work at their own pace and follow through with activities. I have knowledge in the Day Nursery Act, Ministry/Licensing and follow standards in Health and Safety. I have completed courses in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Augmentative Communication and Facilitative Technique. Giving me a foundation of skills to interact with people with disabilities, varied learning abilities and behavioral difficulties. I have had contact with persons with Autism, ADD/ADHD and experienced open communication and willingness to apply learning strategies. Props/tools that are helpful are communication books, labels, computers/technology. The turtle strategy is to help control angry or frustrated children. I have engaged in interactions with children with ASD and felt comfortable talking and playing even if they appear to be unavailable. I am also able to use sign language in words and letters. I have also taken a Pharmacology course that taught me how to document and administer prescribed .