Early Childhood Educator in Victoria, British Columbia

As an experienced passionate child worker, team leader, and ECE educator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, I would be an excellent fit for your team.I am currently a full time preschool teacher at Nightingale Preschool and Junior Kindergarten with my contract ending in June 2015. So I will be looking for a new position this coming fall. I draw on thirteen years of superior customer service, passionate youth work, and management. I have enjoyed volunteering for children’s groups and events in my community. My positions require exceptional communication skills, organization, a compassionate attitude, leadership, guidance, and the ability to multi task effectively. I am quick to learn and have the ability to problem solve and carry out effective decision making. I pride myself on open communication and professionalism. I am a natural leader and have been described by others as motivated, creative, energetic, patient and approachable. I have an updated criminal record check available, and my CPR / First Aid cert. I work cooperatively and am very passionate about working with children and truly enjoy their company. Helping them achieve their goals is the most rewarding work and I truly love it. \r\n\r\nPlease feel free to contact me at (250) 36.... I am looking forward to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail or to answer any questions that you may have. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely,Raquel Loglisci Professional Experience:Nightingale Preschool Junior Kindergarten June 2013 – Present- Currently working as a full time, ECE preschool teacher. Managing the physical development curriculum for 70 students at various levels and ages. Creating fine motor and gross motor activities to better their skills and encourage them in their strengths. As well as being involved with the rest of the curriculum. Certified Yoga teacher to the children. Leading children in numerous “Story Yoga” movement classes. --Participate in individual and group activities. Work well and enjoy playing with the children. -Completed two practicum positions, full time, participating and leading numerous group activities, cleaning duties, following all guidelines and how to run a preschool of 70 children. The philosophy is a blend of Montessori/Reggio Emilia and High Scope. Glenlyon Norfolk Junior Kindergarten May 28/2014 – June 20/2014 -Completed my final practicum position, full time, participating and learning how to lead numerous group activities, cleaning duties, following all guidelines and how to run a preschool with Montessori elements. Professional Child Care 2011- present -Part time child care for three different families, with children ages ranging from four to twelve years old, while being a full time student. On call child care for a family with two children, ages three and six. - maintained a responsible, fun environment, played outside and inside with children, driving, light cleaning, and cooking duties -Oak Bay Recreation, West Shore Parks & Recreation Center: Various Positions 2002 – 2... - Volunteer regularly in preschool and community events through recreation center - Five years of experience teaching skating lessons to three to twelve year old children - Pre / post and day camp leader for summer programs for children, participating in activities - Girls Only Club after school Care Leader for young teen girls - Seven years of experience teaching yoga classes to children, ages eight to thirteen - Ensure children are following facility rules, using equipment properly and safely