Early Childhood Educator in Ajax, Ontario

OBJECTIVE:_________________________________________________________________ A responsible, patient and committed individual seeking an opportunity in working with students, teachers and parents as an Early Childhood Educator within the Toronto and Durham Community. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:_________________________________________ ⦁ Completed my O.S.S.D in June 2002 at Francis Libermann CHS ⦁ Completed my Early Childhood Education Diploma with High Honors at Seneca College in May 2009 ⦁ Up to Date First Aid and CPR Certificates ⦁ Current Police Reference Check ⦁ Registered with The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) ⦁ Fluent in English and able to understand and speak Sicilian (Italian) EDUCATION:_________________________________________________________________ Seneca College January 2005-May 2009 Early Childhood Education ⦁ Four year part-time diploma program ⦁ Received High Honors Francis Libermann Catholic High School September 2009- May 2010 Ontario Secondary School Diploma WORK EXPERIENCE:_______________________________________________________________ Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) September 2012- Present Scarborough, ON Designated Early Childhood Educator ⦁ Work collaboratively with the teacher and staff of the school to deliver the Early Learning Program ⦁ Collaborate with the teacher in planning, developing and implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of children in their spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical development ⦁ Leading children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use. ⦁ Assisting the teacher in supervising the children at all times ⦁ Responsible for display, classroom upkeep including organization of materials, classroom visual stimulation etc ⦁ Attended a Welcome to Kindergarten Workshop YMCA Daycares Scarborough/ North York, ON September 2009-May 2010 Registered Early Childhood Educator, Supply Staff ⦁ Worked on an on call basis daily with various YMCA daycares in Scarborough and North York ⦁ Adapted to the assigned room that I was working with very quickly with Preschoolers, and School-aged children ⦁ Worked alongside other ECE's to carry out the daily routines for the classroom ⦁ Observed the children’s interests and created developmentally appropriate activities for them ⦁ Encouraged self-help skills at snack and meal times ⦁ Reported to parents at the end of the day how their child's day went ⦁ Communicated with the staff on a daily basis regarding changes that could be made to better foster the children's learning and developing Kids and Company February 2007- February 2008 North York, ON Early Childhood Assistant ⦁ Instructed and assisted children with routines ⦁ Prepared snacks and lunches for the children ⦁ Sanitized mats, furniture, dishes and toys ⦁ Documented attendance and washroom charts ⦁ Assisted the ECE with program planning for the children ⦁ Ensured the children's safety at all times ⦁ Changed diapers and assisted with toilet training ⦁ Provided interesting and creative activities for the children that were age appropriate ⦁ Worked with infants, toddlers and preschoolers ⦁ Was acknowledged for my creative displays within the daycare center Red Lobster February 2005- October 2012 Scarborough, ON Server ⦁ Provide a friendly and inviting dining experience to guests ⦁ Take orders, prepare salads and prepare desserts ⦁ Maintained the cleanliness of the dining room VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:________________________________________________________________ St.Aidan Childcare Centre September 2008-December 2008 Scarborough, ON Student Teacher ⦁ Complete 90 volunteer hours ⦁ Seneca College Placement in Junior Preschool Room ⦁ Developed a Baby Project with the children based on observations of their interests ⦁ Completed a Workshop on behavior Guidance and Speaking with Parents presented by Community Living Toronto ⦁ Implemented weekly activities based on the daycare themes St.Nicholas Childcare Centre May 2007- August 2007 Scarborough, ON Student Teacher ⦁ Complete 90 hours of volunteer work ⦁ Seneca College Placement in the Senior Preschool Room ⦁ Implemented daily activities for the children based on their interests and on the room’s weekly themes Seneca College Laboratory School January 2006-April 2006 Scarborough, ON January 2007-April 2007 Student Teacher ⦁ Completed 135 hours ⦁ Seneca College Placement in the Preschool and School age room ⦁ Created interesting activities for the children based on their interests Reference Available Upon Request