Early Childhood Educator in Scarborough, Ontario

I would like to be considered for the position of Early Learning Facilitator and therefore, I am submitting my resume for your review and consideration. Please allow me to explain briefly the contribution I would make. I have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma from Loyalist College, ON, Canada and currently enrolled in Autism and Behavioral Science Program at Seneca College. I have worked as a RECE at Birchmount Bluffs Neighborhood centre and YMCA of Greater Toronto and Lunch room Supervisor at Toronto District School Board. I have also completed Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification and have my current Police Check. Further my qualifications include Bachelors in Science (B......) from St. Joseph’s College with majors in Microbiology and Chemistry, an 8-month certificate course in Educator Development from the Centre of Education & Research Development (CERD) in Pakistan which has provided me with a strong foundation. I bring with me excellent skills in problem solving and alternate decision-making, in order to reach the best possible outcomes. I have completed my first Infant/ toddler Practicum at YMCA Family Development Centre, second Preschool Practicum at YMCA St. Rose of Lima and 3rd Placement at Cassandra Public School (Toronto District School Board) which leads me towards the successful completion of my ECE Diploma. I have developed many fun, as well as age appropriate activities to build each child’s skills in literacy and numeracy through large and small group activities. I am highly skilled in creating and implementing curriculum that best suits the need of individual students. Additionally, my education and experience has taught me the need to continuously enhance the curriculum in order to cater to changing needs. I have accelerated the achievement of goals and positioned myself as a valuable resource in a variety of situations. I would bring a positive, cooperative attitude that I have displayed throughout my career. MEHREEN ASHFAQ 409-301 PRUDENTIAL DRIVE • SCARBOROUGH • ONTARIO • M1P4V3 CELL: (416) 84... Email: [email protected] Employment Objective To enrich the lives for young children as they develop within a learning environment in which I contribute knowledge, experience, and skills in Early Childhood Development. Core Competencies and Skills • 10 Years’ experience teaching English, Mathematics and Arts to children. • Strong practical and theoretical background in developing and selecting appropriate teaching materials. • Proven effectiveness in program development and making the material relevant to children’s lives. • Extra ordinary ability to understand the child through its body language, postures and gestures • A high level of patience in dealing with children and learning about their concerns • Independent, reliable and responsible; able to prioritize work load and meet deadlines • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Work Experience RECE Birchmount Bluffs Neighborhood Centre 2014-201... • Provide positive social and emotional experiences to strengthen pro social skills such as sharing, problem solving, and cooperation • Plan programs and environments for play and activities to create opportunities for developmental progress; • Maintain a healthy emotional and social learning context for children • Organize and maintain records of each child enrolled in the program including registration forms, medical records, permission forms, custody orders, etc. RECE YMCA of Greater Toronto Feb 2013 ----- Current • Plan and implement an age appropriate, stimulating and creative play based program formed by an emergent curriculum and the ELECT framework • Ensure the safety and well-being of all the children; take appropriate actions in emergency situations according to policies and procedures. • Develop program plan and activities to promote literacy and numeracy. • Assist children in washroom routines, dressing, lunch and snack activities Lunch Room Supervisor (On-Call) at Toronto District School Board 2014 • Assist and supervise children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities Volunteering in JK/SK Room at Cassandra Public School 2013-201... • Assist Kindergarten teacher and RECE to implement and plan developmentally appropriate activities to build skills in literacy and cognition through large and small group and to address individual student’s identified needs, stages of development and interests. MEHREEN ASHFAQ 409-301 PRUDENTIAL DRIVE • SCARBOROUGH • ONTARIO • M1P4V3 CELL: (416) 84... Email: [email protected] Kindergarten Placement Oct 2013 Cassandra Public School (TDSB), North York; Student Teacher • Assisting and working collaboratively as a team with teacher and RECE to deliver a FDK program • Plan activities to create opportunities for developmental progress and to promote literacy and numeracy. • Maintaining a healthy emotional and social learning environment. Toddler and Preschool Placement September 2012 - February 2013 YMCA of Greater Toronto: Student Teacher • Develop activities that introduce early mathematical and literary concepts • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate program and activities which stimulate and enhance child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs. • Assist staff and educators to bed, feed, and toilet the children- following the policies of the child care setting Sales/Customer Service 2011-201... 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