Early Childhood Educator in Ottawa, Ontario

Joanne M. Benoit 26 Mason Terrace, Ottawa, ON K1S 0K9 613-7... [email protected] OBJECTIVE Assistant Teacher, School-Age Care HIGHLIGHTS Positive reinforcement methods Reliable and punctual Friendly and approachable Charts and record keeping Active Listener Excellent communication skills Cheerful and energetic Dependable Community minded EDUCATION Early Childhood Education – Distance Diploma 2012-present Loyalist College, Belleville, ON GPA 87.36/10... Candidate to graduate June 2017 QUALIFICATIONS • ECE Graduation Candidate (courses to be completed December 2016) • Canadian Red Cross – Standard First Aid CPR (up to date) • Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps (up to date) • Immunization Record (Public Health Ontario) (up to date) • Food Handler Certification (City of Ottawa) completed • Police Records Check (current) • Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, internet, email WORK EXPERIENCE Preschool Assistant – April 2015 - Present Rainbow Kidschool, Ottawa, ON • Spend time greeting, sharing, learning, and communicating with parents • Conceptualize ideas and activities to develop children’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth • Redirect children to encourage safe, positive, respectful behaviors • Facilitate age and stage appropriate, thought provoking indoor and outdoor play activities • Participate in physical and verbal interaction with the children throughout the day • Maintain clean and organized classroom • Prepare nutritious snacks for up to 16 children daily • Collaborate with classroom educators to keep activities running smoothly and in tune with children’s most current interests • Monitor children’s play activities to verify safety and personal wellness • Reinforce personal care behaviors – proper and thorough hand washing, toilet training, and feeding and eating habits • Continually encourage children to be understanding, caring, loving, accepting, and patient with others WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Daycare Assistant – August 2009 - January 2011 Kinder-Kids Early Years Inc., Russell, ON • Responsible for sanitizing afternoon nap-mats, tables, chairs • Prepared nutritious snacks • Familiarized children to baking and creating healthy snacks • Assisted an older group (7-9 year olds) with after school program: homework, outdoor play, indoor activities, and social guidance • Researched local community to organize activities around parks, skating rink, swimming pool, library, Russell Fall Fair, and veterinarians; preserving open, respectful relationships with the community EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Enjoy baking for local coffee shops • Dog walking/sitting for working and vacationing friends and neighbors • Physical activities such as hiking, skiing, running, biking, and golfing REFERENCES • Available upon request