Early Childhood Educator in Woodbridge, Ontario

Profile • Experience in conducting home visits to licensed home based child care • Analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. • Understanding of children with special needs and up-to-date knowledge of diagnostic screening tools. • Knowledge of current research and best practices related to high quality standards for early learning and child care (both home and centre based) • Experience working with families in both home and child care programs • Effective oral communication and presentation skills • Able to connect theory and practice from a child development perspective • Experience working with families in complex situations from a variety of cultures and family values • Knowledge of Regional and Provincial Legislation, Policies, Procedures, and Frameworks, including How Does Learning Happen, The Child and Family services Act and Ontario’s Renewed Early Years and Child Care Policy Framework • Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office software applications, Prezi and NationBuilder • Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies/procedures and related legislation (e.g., bylaws, privacy, early childhood education, child care and early years, child and family services, health and safety). • Analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies, and procedures; manage competing demands; make decisions regarding quality of service, child safety, child abuse/neglect; develop training/orientation program and resources. • Experience in facilitating workshops to students and adult professionals • Over 10 years of experience working in a licensed child care setting • Knowledge of developmental and educational needs of children, research methods and administrative policies and procedures acquired through University Degree in Early Childhood Education. • Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license • Fluent in Italian Education George Brown College, Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership Degree (2016) • Completed case studies, formulated action plans regarding quality in early childhood programs • Connected research and theory, learning the interrelationships of advocacy and public policy • Advocated on behalf of early childhood programs with all families, staff and international stakeholders • Completed research project, conducting a quantitative study George Brown College, Early Childhood Education Diploma program (2012) • Evaluate inclusive components of adaptive programs and curriculum strategies • Completed four field placements • Theoretical and practical training with infant, toddler, preschool and school aged children. Certifications • Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators since 2013 • Member of the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care • Member of the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada • First Aid and CPR Certification • Accessible Services for Colleges Costumer Service Standards Course 2014 Professional Development • Promoting Healthy Eating Habits for Children - Dietitians of Ontario (November 2018) • Raising the Bar: Lifting the Field “Critical Thinking for Best Results” (February 2018) • Raising the bar in Peel, Learning and Mentoring (November 2017) • Child care Matters to Everyone York Region conference (July 2017) • Embedding the Science of Infant Mental Health in Practice and Policy - Regent Park (June 2015) • Ontario Child Care Policy Summit (September 2015) • Child Care matters to Everyone Windsor Conference (November 2015) • Professional Pay and Decent Work Forum by the OCBCC, AECEO and Atkinson Centre (April 2016) Employment Experience Wee Watch, A Licensed Agency [Home Visitor, September 2017 – Present] • Conduct unannounced monthly visits to over 30 licensed home child care homes in Peel Region • Screens to ensure children are in a safe and stimulating environment and supplied with nutritious meals following Canada’s Food Guide • Ensure providers are complying with Ministry of Education requirements • Construct monthly reports for families based on children’s development/interests • Observing and interacting with children • Discuss development, create goals regarding children in care with provider and family • Conduct monthly visits with Region of Peel and Ministry of Education Central Eglinton Children’s Centre [School Age/Preschool Staff, December 2016 – Present] • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children • Develop program plans and weekly anecdotes using Early Learning for Every Child Today (2008) and How Does Learning Happen (2014) using a play based approach • Communicating with families on a day to day basis regarding children’s behavior, skill development and experiences • Ensuring program complies with The Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) and The Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) Esther Exton Child Care Centre [Supply Support Staff, June 2010 – 2...] • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children • Maintaining a safe, stimulating and appropriate environment by complying with AQI and The Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) • Conducting necessary training to George Brown Placement students based on placement expectations • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children • Providing feedback on students growth and expectations during field placement regarding their professionalism, interactions with children and families and curriculum planning • Developing program plans and weekly anecdotes using the Early Learning for Every Child Today (2008) and How Does Learning Happen (2014) Internship Experience The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care • Engaged in Community outreach (in person and by phone) • Utilized Nation Builder for website updates • Completed backgrounders for regional events • Process payments • Attended district child care advisory meetings at North York Civic Centre and City Hall Additional Experience Dental assistant handbook (2015): Designing a handbook for dental assistant students on how to appropriately communicate with children. Professional development workshop (2015): Facilitated a professional development workshop on Canada’s Child Care System for second year students in the Early Childhood Education program at George Brown College. Open Table Discussion at Ryerson University (2015): Facilitated a discussion on investing in the early years.