Early Childhood Educator in Calgary, Alberta

SWAPNA GUHA Calgary, AB, T3J5N1 | ...@yahoo.com | C: 403-926-... CHILD DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR – LEVEL 3 Highly skilled and experienced Child Development Supervisor & University graduate having wide-ranging knowledge and background in early childhood development philosophy and practices. Possess strong skills to provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment to promote child’s self-esteem, independence and pride. Effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively with all team members for achieving measurable and significant results. HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS  Proficient in providing developmentally appropriate activities to promote children’s all areas of development for 3 to 6 years Children  Extensive knowledge in Planning programs based on children’s ideas and interests and provide activities that are both challenging and offer success  Expert in applying direct and indirect guidance techniques based on children’s developmental level and unique personality  Skilled in Observing children and making daily journals and portfolio to link children's related theory to practice  Well versed in Engaging as play partners and taking on various roles throughout the day (modeler, observer, responder, planner and extender)  Establishing and maintaining a strong and positive parent care giver relationship while honoring families different values, beliefs and cultural differences among them  Experienced as an inclusion support worker with children with autism, for global developmental delay, cp, children with behavioral issues and trained in g-tube feeding.  Skilled in Supervising 20 Staff members, preparing staff-shift schedule , assigning duties, planning and implementing activities , children attendance record, parent orientation and surveys. WORK EXPERIENCE Child Development Supervisor – Level 3 April 2017 - Present Brightpath Kids, Calgary, AB  Provided a blend of Frog street and Emergent curriculum activities to age group 3 to 6 years  Prepared and scored the Ages and Stages questionnaire(ASQ) about children’s development  Conducted Wee Move activities Child Care Supervisor, Level - 3 January 2014 to January 2016 Kid’s & Company, Calgary, AB  Provided early education for children of ages 3 to 6 years to learn various developmental skills  Followed Kid’s & Company’s, daily curriculum: Yoga, Munch Kinetic, Alpha Mania, Mini Masters  Observed the children daily and used observations to complete daily reports and programming  Consulted with families to provide an environment rich in multicultural materials and experience SWAPNA GUHA 403.926.... ...@yahoo.com Page 2 of 3 Primary Care Giver, Level - 3 November 2012 to January 2014 YMCA Child Development Centre, Calgary, AB  Followed YMCA, Canada playing to learn curriculum for children of age group 2.5 to 5 years  Developed program planning  Arranged field trips according to the children's interest  Used variety of positive guidance techniques and facilitated growth in all areas of development Supervisor : Pre School January 2011 to July 2012 Univillage Students Day Care Inc. Winnipeg, MB  Supervised 20 Staff members  Prepared Staff Shift Schedule  Recorded children's attendance & submitted online to the day care office  Helped staff planning and implementing activities  Kept track of hours for part time staff, subs, volunteers & students  Assigned duties to staff  Communicated with staff members & parents  Ensure the centre is running with provincial regulation including safety, health & program activities  Placing orders for craft & groceries  Behavior Management  Conducted Parent Orientation & Surveys Early Child Care Educator II April 2010 to January 2011 Univillage Students Day Care Inc., Winnipeg, MB  Aided children of Age group 2-5 years to learn various developmental skills through daily routine  Planned circle program, craft, games & activities based on emergent curriculum  Area responsibility (Learning centers)  Facilitated in school readiness program  Worked as an inclusion support worker Child Care Assistant - Pre School / Child Care Assistant – Infant March 2008 to April 2010 Univillage Students Day Care Inc., Winnipeg, MB  Assisted children with special needs with their daily routines, activity plan, home works & school works  Provided therapy to children with Special Need & Disability  Kitchen handling  Worked as a primary care giver for children ages 3 months to 18 months Child Care Assistant - Pre School Aug 2006 to Feb 2008 Village Day Care Inc., Winnipeg, MB  Independently handled children between age group of 2 yrs to 4 yrs.  Supported children's physical, social, cognitive, creative & emotional development  Planned activities, craft, games based on themes  Bulletin board development & decoration SWAPNA GUHA 403.926.... ...@yahoo.com Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION Certification - Child Development Supervisor (Level - 3) 2012 Alberta Children and Youth Services - Govt. of Alberta, Edmonton Certification - Early Child Care Educator II 2010 Manitoba Family Services & Housing - Child Care Program, Winnipeg Introduction to Early Child Care Education Course 2006 Red River College, Winnipeg Diploma in Fashion Designing 1993 South Delhi Polytechnic, New Delhi, India Bachelor of Arts 1985 Calcutta University, Calcutta, India TRAINING  Emergency First Aid / CPR Training  Health and Safety  SAM Training  Fire extinguisher Training  Food handling course  Working Effectively With Violent & Aggressive States (WEAVAS) Training  DIR floor time (Functional Emotional Development Levels)  Strategies for Guiding Children's Behavior  Building Interpersonal Skills  Preparing Children to meet challenges  Sound Play: Enhancing Children's Phonological Awareness Skills  Understanding Children's Fear and Helping them Cope  Conflict Resolution Skills : Dealing With Difficult People  The Magic of Music and Finger Play  Behavior Management - Strategies  Messy Crafts  Making Families Welcome  Alberta Health Services Training for Child Care Providers  Inclusive Childcare  Frog Street Pre-K Training  Positive discipline workshop  Strategies to support children with ASD in the daycare classroom REFERENCES  Available on request