Early Childhood Educator in Calgary, Alberta
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MARIA ISABEL VILLENA
2419-130... Panatella ST, Calgary, AB T3K 0Y6
Email: [email protected] / Phone number: 403) 804...
PROFILE
Childhood Educator with over 15 years of experience. Qualified with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and an Early Learning Education Diploma. Excited for coaching, mentoring, and providing a high quality Early Childhood Education. Experienced developing and administrating my own approved Day Home for three years. Knowledge and implement Churchill Park philosophy, Alberta’s Curriculum Framework, “Play, Participation, and Possibilities”. Experienced working with Alberta Child Care Licensing regulations, and Accreditation standards. Building positive relationships with families, co-workers and management, training new staff in various education roles, coaching students.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Early Learning Education Diploma (formally Level 3 Child Care Supervisor)
• Ability to be flexible, and work effectively in a fast paced role • Maintaining Alberta licensing regulations
• Certified in First Aid and Child CPR Standards • Fluent in both Spanish and English
• Improving classroom’s environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Coordinating and liaising with community support services
• Building and maintaining exceptional relationship with coworkers and clients
• Demonstrated team work abilities • Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum: Flight • Support as Designed office decision in charge
• Experience on Exceptional Early Childhood Practices
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Kids Churchill Park, Play Penn, Bright Lights, Connaught 2019- Present
Early Childhood Educator, (Infant, Toddlers, Preschool,
B/A Connaught School Program)
Thornhill Child Care Society, Lumino ELCC Center, Calgary, AB --...
Primary Staff, Toddler’s Room
• Implemented the Alberta Early Learning Curriculum Framework, Flight to create an active, exploratory, creative, and expressive learning environment
• Ensured Licensing and Accreditation procedures were maintained during the operation of classrooms with 12 to 24 students
• Trained a total of four new staff about the classroom’s operation, regulations and curriculum
• Collaborated within a cross-cultural team to support diverse groups of children and families
Discovery Y (Newalta) Day Care Center, Calgary, AB --...
Childhood Educator, Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Room
• Implemented the Schema Theory and program curriculum as a part of the center’s guidelines
• Observed and documented child’s progress, interests, schema and experience to enhance learning outcomes over time
• Conducted parent/staff meetings to establish program goals, evaluate program success, and to support children’s developmental needs
• Documented child development and prepared resources to refer children to specialists or community services resulting in individualized care and attention
• Developed and facilitated a variety of parent workshops: Children Socio Emotional Development, Literacy for Preschoolers, Nutritious Menu Plan for Toddlers
Thornhill Child Care Society, Calgary, AB --...
Primary Staff, Toddler’s Room
• Planned and developed activities based on the children’s interest, and implemented a balanced, varied, and developmentally appropriate program of educational activities
• Prepared progress reports and discussed with parents and other staff members
• Ensured the application of Alberta Licensing regulations, and Alberta Child Care Accreditation
Red Deer College, Red Deer, AB
Family Day Home Provider --...
• Planned and developed daily activities based on children’s interest and needs, for creative expression through, the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
• Prepared and provided nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with Health Canada’s Food Guide resulting in a safe and healthy environment for all children
• Administration tasks in response to Government regulations
EDUCATION
Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum: Flight Fall 2021
MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
First Aid/CPR 2021
Canadian Red Cross, Calgary, AB
Occupational Health/Safety
Alberta Association for Safety Partnership (AASP) 2020
Business Management 2018
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Early Learning-Child Care Diploma 2017
Red Deer College, Red Deer, AB
Bachelor of Sociology 1993
University of Zulia, Maracaibo, VEN
Availability
I can work:
Full-time
Long term
Schedule TBD
Education level
Education level: Completion post secondary
Experience
Ages include:
Preschool
Job details
I can provide care:
Daycare centre
Private school
Qualifications
I can provide:
Background check
I can speak:
English
Safety training
CPR status: Have CPR certification
First aid level: Standard
First aid status: Have first aid certification
Services
Administration
Assistant teacher
Supervisor
Teacher
Training
I have been trained as:
Child development supervisor
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