Early Childhood Educator in Edmonton, Alberta

Was a Licensed Recreational Programmer for the Boys and Girls Club in Kingston, Ontario from August 2014 - December 2015. I ran programs and activities for children aged six to eight ensuring that they were fun, inclusive, and engaging. Various activities were planned for each week that included science, art, social studies, music, technology, and physical education. I also had to ensure the children were safe and address behavioural issues in age-appropriate manners. While completing my Bachelor of Education the focus course that I took for the duration of the year was \"Teaching Exceptional Children and Adolescents.\" This course educated us on various exceptionalities and what we can do as teachers to modify and adapt activities, games, and lessons to ensure they are inclusive and/or appropriate for children with exceptionalities. \r\n\r\nWhile working at the Boys and Girls Club there were many children with exceptionalities such as ADHD, ODD, anxiety, autism, physical disabilities (dwarfism) and learning disabilities. It was my responsibility to ensure these children were fully included in activities and help them solve any particular challenges they faced throughout the day.