Early Childhood Educator in Airdrie, Alberta

Hello my name is Terri-Lynn, and I have nine years of experience as a Social Worker in multiple disciplines. Recently, I have received my Certification as a Child Care Supervisor from the government of Alberta. Since graduating from Mount Royal University in 2003 I have steadily worked in my field till 2014. Between 2014 and 2016 I have moved to an acreage where I have been maintaining the land. I am ready for new challenges and ready to re-enter the workforce, more specifically with children and youth. Some highlights of my expertise include: * Providing emotional care and security for each child, feeding, bathing, diapering, dressing as well as all duties necessary to run the home such as cooking, cleaning and laundry, etc. * Maintaining and monitoring matches of adult, child and parent(s) and running of in-school match programs, conducting initial meetings between the potential match, child and parent(s) * Maintaining regular scheduled communications, reviews and up to date case notes * Delivering and facilitating Between Generations, Teen Mentoring and In-school Mentoring programs to schools throughout Calgary * Staying present and up-to-date on all training and mandatory classes/programs required to maintain position To highlight some of the past employers related to children includes: Children`s Cottage – Crisis Nursery, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Calgary and Area and YWCA of Calgary - Parent Link Corridor. Throughout my career I have attended and became certified in multiple disciplines which includes: • Domestic Abuse • Prevention • Elderly Abuse • Anger Management • Aboriginal Awareness • Effective Communication • Eating Disorders • Processes of Change • Sexual Health for Youth • Leadership/Management My experience coupled with my professional development courses and education in expertise in many fields pertaining to children and youth.