Early Childhood Educator in Hamilton, Ontario

I am a student-centred educator with experience in both inclusive classrooms and one on one settings. I am deeply committed to using active engagement and collaborative discovery to help children plan, predict, explore, and reflect on their learning experiences. I do this while recognizing and embracing children’s diversity and individual needs. During the past 17 years, I have had the opportunity to create programming and curriculums that are inclusive of the needs of students. My familiarity with Montessori education combined with Forest School education's ethos and philosophy helps me create unique educational experiences that focus on hands-on experiences, active participation, and positive experiences. As an educator, I value parental involvement and participation and recognize the importance of collaborative relationships with co-workers, children, and families. I am deeply committed to using positive motivation, active engagement, and collaboration to help motivate educators to plan, research, and reflect on their learning experiences and their future program goals. During my time as the Burlington Cooperative Toy Library director, I ran a bi-weekly community drop-in program for local parents and children, where I assisted parents in accessing local community resources and engaged children, caregivers, and families in inclusive early learning group activities. I also obtained and managed government funding, organized volunteers, and performed clerical duties throughout this time.