Early Childhood Educator in Oakville, Ontario

Alyssa Gomes Ph: 905- 399... Golden Briar Trail ...@hotmail.com Oakville, ON L6H 4T4 ______________________________________________________________________________ Early Childhood Educator Highlight of Qualifications_______________________________________________________ • Experience working with children between the ages of zero to 6 in a daycare and school setting • Diploma: Early Childhood Education • Posses in depth knowledge of the theories associated with child development • Patience, child-centered, creative • Organized, efficient, able to multi task • First Aid and CPR certified • Workplace Health and Safety Certified • Food Handling Certified • ACT Initiative trained and participant • Computer skills: MS Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Internet Research Relevant skills, Experience and knowledge_________________________________________ Early Childhood Education • Well trained in the early childhood development. • Within academic studies learned how to plan activities that reach a variety of domains and key developmental indicators that teach children skills in many different areas. • Experience with working with children of different age groups and exceptionalities as well as working with parents and their children. • Works in a Quality First Setting and has an understanding of the main principles of “How Learning Happens” Work Experience (relevant)_____________________________________________________ Early Childhood Educator, Oakville Parent Child Centre June 2015- Present • Directly interacts with children ages zero to 13 with and without parents present • Designed and facilitated age appropriate activities that supported the cognitive, physical and social development of the children • Supports the children with their pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation, observed children’s progress and behavior during their work and play • Works collaboratively with the supervisor to ensure the environment of the children remained safe and free of hazards • Designed and facilitated age appropriate activities for children and parents to participate in together • Works with children who are integrated. ( making and recording observations, group meetings with resource consultants and parents, CIP observations, using activity strips as well as other forms of aids like P.E.C.S) • Fills our planning sheets, information forms, medical and accident form. Makes sure forms are filled correctly before they are submitted. • Works with Licensing and Quality first practices- follows procedures, plans and implements activities and areas based on protocols. • Completes progress reports on children relating their skills to ELECT documents such as How Does Learning Happen. • Completes’ reviews and monitoring compliances on staff quarterly. Observes staff and gives feedback and guidance where needed. • Artists and Children Together Initiative - works with children and artists to help children express their ideas feelings and questions. Records observations and interactions though Pedagogical Documentation. Student: Early Childhood Educator, Captain R Wilson PS, Oakville Jan–April 2015 Field placement • Directly interacted with children between the ages of 4 to 6; supervised small and large group activities that took place both indoors and outside • Designed and facilitated age appropriate activities that supported the cognitive, physical and social development of the children • Supported the children with their pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation, observed children’s progress and behavior during their work and play • Worked collaboratively with the supervisor to ensure the environment of the children remained safe and free of hazards • Assisted children in dressing and lunchtime, maintained a hygienic/safe environment • Supervised children when on field trips Student: Early Childhood Educator, Oakville Parent Child Centre Sept- Dec 2014 Field Placement • Directly interacted with children between the ages of 2 ½ to 4; supervised small and large group activities that took place indoors • Designed and facilitated age appropriate activities that supported the cognitive, physical and social development of the children • Supported the children with their pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation, observed children’s progress and behavior during their work and play • Worked collaboratively with the supervisor to ensure the environment of the children remained safe and free of hazards; cleaning toys and surfaces after each class • Worked with parents and children together in the classroom setting Student: Early Childhood Educator, Oakville Little Lords and Ladies Jan – April 2014 Field Placement • Directly interacted with children between the ages of 2 ½ to 4; supervised small and large group activities that took place indoors and outdoors • Designed and facilitated age appropriate activities that supported the cognitive, physical and social development of the children • Supported the children with their pro-social skills such as sharing, problem solving and cooperation, observed children’s progress and behavior during their work and play and meal times • Worked collaboratively with the supervisor to ensure the environment of the children remained safe and free of hazards; cleaning toys and surfaces after each class • Helped children with daily life routines such as helping them when dressing, serving meals and snacks and helping them when needed in the washroom. Work Experience (other)________________________________________________________ Key Older: Jones New York Factory Outlet, Oakville Feb 2007 – Present • Responsible for opening and closing the store; Opens and closes register; accountable for money, responsible for making bank deposits • Floor manager when manager is not in; assists coworkers, directly deal with and solve customer issues and complaints and other problems that may arise in a efficient and timely manor • Responsible for paperwork and back office duties (sales averages, month paperwork, bank receipts, filing, employee productivity) Works with MS word and Excel • Hands out flyers, coupons to get customers into the store • Maintains a safe work environment for staff and customers • Merchandises product: opens stock, receives and tracks stock, merchandises product on sales floor. Community Involvement________________________________________________________ Volunteer and the Oakville Summer Sizzler Program July – August 2005 • Helped maintain a safe environment for children ages 2-12 • Planned games and actives for children of all age groups • Supervised children on ground and when on field trips Volunteer - Mary Mother of God Parish, Oakville 1996-Present • Help with World Youth Day Preparation • Help lead children's liturgy • Help set up and take down decorations for celebration masses ( Easter, Christmas, communions, baptisms etc) Education and Training_________________________________________________________ Currently completing Diploma: Early Childhood Education Sept 2013 – April, 2015 Sheridan Collage, Oakville Courses include: Ÿ Childhood development Ÿ Observations in ECE Ÿ Nutrition Health and Safety Ÿ Curriculum theory and approach Ÿ Learning Environment 1&2 Ÿ Play Experiences 1&2 Interests and Activities _________________________________________________________ • Physical Fitness: Soccer, Gym, Hiking • Art/ Creativity: Baking, drawing, writing, make up, Home décor • Travel: Canada, Europe, India, United States