Kirsten P
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Want to make a difference in children's future and development
Scarborough, Ontario
Active over a week ago
8 years exp.
From 25.00/hour
Early Childhood Educator in Scarborough, Ontario
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Assistant Supervisor - Macklin House Daycare Center Nov. 2018 – Present
• Provided support, supervision, and leadership to all staff
• Worked with the child care “team” to ensure that the programs are in accordance with the Ministry of Education's Child Care Early Years Act and the City of Toronto’s Assessment for Quality Improvement
• Planned and implemented program activities that provide children with opportunities to learn and develop skills, explore interests and experience self-worth and belonging
• Ensured that weekly programs followed the Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT) framework and based it on the interests of the children
• Maintained enrollment and constant communication with parents and identified any special requirements or attention needed for the child
• Conducted staff meetings weekly to reflect on programming and developed new strategies for improvement
Youth Job Councilor - YMCA of Greater Toronto Apr. 2017 – Nov. 2018
• Prepared youth for employment through the facilitation of life skills, job search techniques and pre-employment workshops to implement job maintenance skills
• Conducted youth case-management including needs and risk assessment, contracting, implementation and follow-up as it pertains to employment/vocational goals and other needs
• Coached and empowered youth with disabilities as they navigated their options towards employment and accessed community resources
• Counseled members on proper résumé and job search techniques
• Completed case note documentation and handled confidential data; ensured quality audit measures were achieved in accordance with the YMCA and funder’s standards
• Ensured self-management of program targets related to the employment program delivery and funder expectations; completed and maintained youth's files as per funder and YMCA quality standards
• Provided service coordination to clients and worked collaboratively with Child Welfare and ODSP partnered agencies
Early Childhood Assistant - Schoolhouse Play Care Centers of Durham Oct. 2016 – Apr. 2017
• Ensured a safe, secure and nurturing environment
• Implemented positive reinforcement to encourage children to develop positive self-esteem, respect, and self-recognition
• Developed and implemented emergent practices within programming using the ELECT document
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively communicate with parents, colleagues, and children
• Completed up to date educational lesson plans for child care rooms
Mad Science Instructor - Mad Science of Toronto Jul. – Sept. 2016
• Presented curriculum-based workshops to school aged children within the GTA by following the Ontario Science & Technology standards
• Ensured full participation of all children, while delivering solid and enjoyable educational value
• Ensured high-energy and professional presentation of all Mad Science concepts that consisted of discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities
• Through differentiated learning, engaged with children and families to discuss and explore various science experiments and explanations
• Planned, implemented, and supervised 2016 Summer Camp Programs
Women’s Program Assistant - Malvern Family Resource Centre Jul. – Sept. 2015
• Worked in co-operation with the Women & Seniors Program Coordinator and the Youth Program Coordinator to develop programming for women and girls in the community
• Implemented self-help, advocacy, leadership and skill-building programs for women and girls
• Supported the engagement of women and girls in the preparation of the International Day of the Girl Conference
• Assisted in the intake and information/referral duties in supporting women and girls in the community
• Supervised women and girls in programming and ensured their safety during any activities
• Ensured all relevant documentation /records were maintained and kept in a secure location
• Initiated and maintained regular contact with program volunteers, clients and advisory or community
Sports Camp Supervisor - Scarborough National Malvern Soccer Club Jun. – Aug. 2014
• Planned and implemented all summer activities
• Managed any problems or concerns that arose within staff, coaches, and players
• Communicated with the Board of Directors and head office regularly and handled the league administrative work
• Implemented and instructed drills in order to coach and referee games for children within the ages of 4-12
• Assisted children with disabilities on the field
• Reviewed and revised field permits for legal authorization
Child and Youth Worker Assistant - St. Edmund Campion Catholic School Sept. 2013 – May 2014
• Interacted with students from grades 1-8 in multiple classrooms to assist with academic daily routines
• Assisted with low functioning students who have been diagnosed with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Supported children with behavioural issues using life skills programs
• Assisted in processing documentation and linking students with appropriate personnel
• Delivered structure and behavioural redirection when needed
• Supervised and assisted first year Child and Youth Worker placement students
Child and Youth Worker Assistant - Mason Road Public School Jan. 2012 – Jun. 2012
• Maintained complete and accurate daily records of student observations
• Implemented daily activities for Special Needs students with Individual Educational Plans and students who learn English as a Second Language
• Participated in after school extra curriculum activities
• Implemented guidelines and expectations to students within classroom settings
Availability
I can work:
Full-time
Long term
Schedule TBD
Experience
Ages include:
Preschool
Qualifications
I can provide:
Background check
I can speak:
English
Safety training
CPR level: Level C
CPR status: Have CPR certification
First aid level: Standard
First aid status: Have first aid certification
Services
Assistant teacher
Montessori
Supervisor
Training
I have been trained as:
Child development supervisor
Child development worker
Montessori
Registered early childhood educator (RECE)
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