Early Childhood Educator in Brampton, Ontario

______________________________________________________________________DEANNA ARFICK 58 Cadillac Cres Brampton, Ontario L7A 3B6 Tel-(647)746... ...@hotmail.com Career Objective: To attain a position as a full time ECE that will challenge my knowledge and understanding and help me better the skills that I have and also assist me develop new ones. Experiences: Sept 2013- Present Jellybeenz Indoor Playground Party Hostess (Part- Time) • Supervise children on the Play structure • Set up party rooms • Assist with serving food and drinks • Organize storage room • Sanitize play structure and party rooms • Maintain a safe and healthy environment Aug 2013- Present Home Care Babysitting RECE Teacher/ Owner • Supervise Children in daily activities • Plan age appropriate activities • Use positive discipline and reinforcement when needed to guide children in the right directions • Maintain a healthy, safe and organized room • Communicate effectively with parents, by providing them with a daily report on the child’s day and yearly report cards • Support child’s positive self-image through daily activity, conversations and positive guidance Dec 2007- Mar 2012 Peekaboo Childcare Center RECE Teacher, Infants and Pre-School Roles • Peekaboo was formerly Tiny Tim – acquisition in Spring 2009 • Supervise children’s daily activities in an educational setting • Foster each child’s development by working with them one on one or within a classroom setting • Introduce and interact in age appropriate activities, and educational devices to improve overall learning development • Support child’s positive self-image through daily activity, conversations and positive guidance • Use positive discipline and reinforcement when needed to guide children in the right direction • Communicate effectively with parents, by providing advice in the form of conversation and in report cards • At times prepare and co-ordinate classroom materials and lessons • Maintain a safe, healthy and organized room • Interact with all level of staff and attend staff meetings to promote efficiency in the center • Actively work with children on seasonal projects such as our concerts • Recruited back from First Friends to Peekaboo in October 2010 to present due to great work ethic and opening position Aug 2010 – Oct 2010 First Friends Pre-School and Daycare, Brampton RECE Teacher, Preschool/ Assistant Supervisor • Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of the children • Created and designed comprehensive programs for age group • Maintained on-going developmental logs on each child ______________________________________________________________________DEANNA ARFICK • Provided parents/guardians with quarterly reports on child’s development • Interacted with children to encourage and foster learning growth • Oversee meal time and bathroom routine • Worked with room partner and Supervisor to build on existing programs • Opening center • Did tours to new families that came to visit the center Apr 2007 – Nov 2007 Peekaboo Childcare Center, Milton ECE Teacher, Toddler and Preschool • Planned, programmed and implemented daily activities in the classroom • Provided supervision to toddlers inside classroom and all outdoor activities • Guided and assisted children in their overall development, such areas • include, speech, nutrition and behaviour • Work with children independently and with classmates to promote socialization skills • Discuss progress with parents and advise on at home techniques parents could use • Work with all members of staff to foster teamwork and build on resources • Overall maintenance and organization of the room Sept 2006- Dec 2006 Tiny Tim Childcare Center, Brampton Co-op, Assistant ECE Teacher • Assisted the staff by watching over the children • Planned daily age appropriate activities to do with the kids • Read and sang to the children on a daily basis • Maintained classroom cleanliness and organization • Helped out during lunch time ensuring all meals are consumed • Assisted during outdoor time by watching the children • Helped out putting children to sleep during sleep time Mar 2006- Apr 2006 St. Maria Goretti Family Day Daycare Center, Brampton Co-op, Assistant ECE Teacher • Planned and Executed both Small and Large Group and Work Time Activities • Planned age appropriate activities • Assisted children during recall and planning time • Helped out during lunch time • Maintained kitchen and classroom cleanliness • Helped out with washroom routines • Read to the children • Sang age appropriate songs to the children ____________________________________________________________________DEANNA ARFICK Education: Attending Sheridan College (P/T) • Presently enrolled in ECE Administration and Supervision • Scheduled to earn Diploma Fall 2012 Sheridan College Graduate April 2007 Received Diploma in Early Childhood Education North Park Secondary School • Graduated January 2005 • Overall graduating average 81.5% Designations: CERTIFIED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (RECE) CERTIFIED IN CPR Personal Interests: • Interacting and troubleshooting with the computer • Networking with diverse communities • Gaining knowledge in various fields of interest • Working with children Skills: • Communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge in some computer programming • Hard working, reliable • Responsible, confident and well organized Reference: