Early Childhood Educator in Georgetown, Ontario

Stephanie Lamont   • Over 8 years teaching experience working as an Early Childhood Educator • Completed a degree in Early Childhood Education (April 2013) • Working individually, and part of a team in a quick paced environment, maintaining professional relationships •Well trained in the theories and practices associated with creating a learning environment for children that fosters social, cognitive and physical development •Trained to properly observe and detect potential signs of learning disabilities and/or emotional problems; well versed in the common practices and strategies associated with taking appropriate action when such concerns are detected •Well trained in appropriately discussing a child’s progress, or potential concerns, with parents and other staff members Work Experience Early childhood Educator: Caterpillar & Co Jan-2015-present; contract • Working directly with children ages 8 months-4yrs, implementing daily age appropriate and educational activities • Assistant manager, supervising, giving parent tours/registration, acquiring supply coverage and safety checks • Providing support and feedback to caregivers regarding child development and implementing suitable strategies • Maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment for the children to feel comfortable and safe in • Close rapport with parents/care givers, acting as a resource and support system • Assisting with Parent nights/centre wide events (Parent wine and cheese night, Family BBQ, Photo day) • Evaluating and working with college placement students and training new staff • Working collaboratively with staff to meet deadlines and create quality long term programming Early Childhood Educator: Little Prints Daycare-St. Cyril Aug-2013-Dec-2014; contract • Working directly with children ages 3-11, implementing daily age appropriate and educational activities • Working collaboratively with staff to create and host various long term educational programming • Managerial position, supervising, evaluating and working with college placement students and training new staff • Developed a close rapport with parents/care givers and working relationship with the school’s classroom teachers • Provide materials that are age appropriate and handled with proper care/regular maintenance Nanny: Private Clients, Toronto Apr-2012-201...; contract • Provided care to two Aboriginal children ages 5 and 6 with special needs (FAS), in their home • Implemented age appropriate and self-regulation activities • Worked collaboratively with parents in maintaining a consistent routine with the children Early Childhood Educator: 123TLC Daycare Oct-Aug/2010-201...; contract • Worked directly with children ages 15mths-5yrs, engaging children in daily age appropriate learning activities • Worked as a team member planning and facilitating weekly programs plans (Themed based) • Established a close working relationship with parents/care givers Education/Certificates Celebration of Intelligent Materials Apr 9th, 2016 The Sunflower School-Orangeville Standard first aid and CPR Level C Feb 14th, 2016-present Canadian Red Cross WHMIS Nov 27th, 2015 Caterpillar & Co Early Childhood Education BA Apr 22nd, 2013 Ryerson University Stephanie Steinhoff, RECE Jul 14th, 2010-present College of Early Childhood Educators Family Supports Institute Ontario Nov 8th, 2012 Certificate Early Childhood Education Diploma Sept 2008-April 2010 Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Oakville Early Childhood Education: Field Placements Student: Early Childhood Educator, Bond Child and Family Development (Toronto) Sept 13-Nov 30/2012 • Worked directly with the director of a center in an administration position: learning the role as a director • Collaborated and maintained working relationships with the rest of the team • Responsible for maintaining confidentiality, in regard to children’s and staff’s personal information Student: Early Childhood Educator, Regent Park/Duke of York Public School (Toronto) Jan 10-Mar 28/2012 • Worked directly with children between the ages of 4-6; Kindergarten classroom of 24 students • Assisted and collaborated with the supervising teacher, facilitating the classroom curriculum • Facilitated and implemented a community of shapes activity (children identified what shapes made up their homes and the number of the shapes they used) Student: Early Childhood Educator, Joshua Creek Public School (Oakville) Jan 11-Feb 19/2010 • Worked directly with children between the ages of 4 to 6; Kindergarten class consisted of 20 students • Assisted the classroom teacher with preparing and facilitating the classroom curriculum; • Attended a professional development workshop that taught participant’s effective methods for teaching students how to hold writing tools properly Student: Early Childhood Educator, West Oakville Preschool (Oakville) Sept 8-Oct 23/2009 • Worked directly with children between the ages of 2 ½-3, supervised groups comprised of approximately 16 children • Provided the children with assistance as they engaged in activities involving their workbooks • Established and maintained collaborative relationships with several community service providers who worked with children Student: Early Childhood Educator, Sheridan Lab School Jan 12- Feb 27/2009 • Worked directly with children between the ages of 18months-2 ½, supervised children in groups of 10 • Assisted in the planning and facilitation of age appropriate activities which included singing songs and body movement activities; engaged in activities involving parallel play with the children Community Involvement Volunteer: Toronto Harvest Festival Sept 20th, 2014 • Hosted and setup an educational outdoor programming event; bringing nature into the classroom o Created nature related board games for various age groups