Early Childhood Educator in Edmonton, Alberta

I have done private day-long babysitting for 1-year olds, and I have a 1-year old child. Also:\r\n\r\nEducational Assistant, Elves Special Needs Society, Edmonton AB \r\nApril 2011-June 2013\r\n• Worked to provide intensive early intervention for children with mild/moderate and severe disabilities alongside speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, teachers and social workers.\r\n• As part of a team, implemented individualized educational programming for each child in a play-based program. Duties included planning and leading circle time, preparing and working on crafts and educational activities, and participating with the children in gross motor, fine motor and speech-focused sessions.\r\n• Included in a 4:1 child/teacher ratio and was routinely responsible for the physical and mental well being of students with complex medical needs, including operation of wheelchairs and other medical equipment.\r\n• Provided emotional support to children and families from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, including those in the foster/group home systems. \r\n\r\nEducational Assistant, Community Options, Edmonton AB\r\nJanuary-May 2008\r\n• Worked one-on-one with a special needs child within a daycare setting. \r\n• Encouraged development of speech, social interaction, gross and fine motor skills and overall integration into the classroom routine and environment. Educational Assistant, Elves Special Needs Society, Edmonton AB \r\nApril 2011-June 2013\r\n• Worked to provide intensive early intervention for children with mild/moderate and severe disabilities alongside speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, teachers and social workers.\r\n• As part of a team, implemented individualized educational programming for each child in a play-based program. Duties included planning and leading circle time, preparing and working on crafts and educational activities, and participating with the children in gross motor, fine motor and speech-focused sessions.\r\n• Included in a 4:1 child/teacher ratio and was routinely responsible for the physical and mental well being of students with complex medical needs, including operation of wheelchairs and other medical equipment.\r\n• Provided emotional support to children and families from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, including those in the foster/group home systems. \r\n\r\nEducational Assistant, Community Options, Edmonton AB\r\nJanuary-May 2008\r\n• Worked one-on-one with a special needs child within a daycare setting. \r\n• Encouraged development of speech, social interaction, gross and fine motor skills and overall integration into the classroom routine and environment.