My name is Melinda and I was born to do this job. I have a lot of different childcare experiences that you can read about on my resume. (LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF WORK EXPERIENCE). Please do. I cant wait to talk to nice people and meet great kids. We will learn through play together in a safe and engaging environment. I cant wait to talk to you. Look no further :)

I have worked with kids since I was 17 years of age. I am now turning 26 this year. I have been reading to children since I was a child at daycare myself. Working with kids is my passion and it always will be. I have worked in multiple different fields of childcare in my career so far. I have worked in full day daycare, after school care and with a big brothers/big sisters program. I have volunteered at an orphanage in India, been an ESL teacher in china and worked with the LDANR (learning dissabilities association of the Niagara Region). I have been a nanny before and a babysitter for years, Please feel free to look over my resume and references can be provided in future discussions. I hope to find a great family to make a difference with. I look forward to hearing from you. Melinda Child Care Enthusiast (experienced) WORK EXPERIENCE ESL Teacher Better English - Beijing, China - November 2016 to April 2017 *Had an enriching, eye-opening experience within an entirely new and different culture. *Communicated with people that had english as a second language. *Created a lesson plan for every 50 min. class throughout the work week that would provide the best possible chance for learning english. *Made sure to create an engaging and fun learning environment for children ranging from 2. 5 yrs old-14 yrs old. *Performed demo classes for potential students and families interested in coming to Better English. *Was successful in signing multiple new students to contracts with the school. *Participated in beneficial trainings with the school. Those included are: classroom management, lesson planning and games training. *Made sure to keep a clean environment in my office and all the classrooms in which I taught. ECE Way To Grow Daycare - St. Catharines, ON - June 2016 to November 2016 * Worked with every age group at the Centre including toddler, pre-school, ELKP and school age. * Worked in the kitchen doing dishes, cleaning, organizing and preparing snack. * Worked 1:1 with children with special needs ranging in age. * Travelled to pick up and drop off children to appropriate destinations in our before and after school program. ECE Windsor Street Childcare Centre - Halifax, NS - April 2014 to April 2016 * Worked with one to two other staff members to provide fun and fulfilling experiences for 12-18 children daily. * Kept a clean and safe space for the children to thrive in throughout the day. * Served nutritious and balanced lunches and snacks to ensure that the children stay happy and healthy. * Ran the toddler room email by always being available for parents to communicate with and by providing them with necessary information. ECE YMCA South Park Child Care Centre - Halifax, NS - December 2013 to April 2014 * Was in charge of organizing 2 different toddler rooms to improve the environment and create the best learning experience for the children. * Provided fun, safe and enriched experiences for the children to take part in daily. * Learned to work well independently by taking care of a room of 6 toddlers in a 6-1 ratio. ECE YMCA Purdy's Wharf Child Care Centre - Halifax, NS - March 2013 to December 2013 *My first experience working in a childcare setting that provides full day care to children ranging from 6 mnths old- 5 yrs old. *Learned how to create a weekly program plan that provides an enriched, educational experience for the children daily. *Took the children on multiple trips throughout the Halifax area. These trips included: ferry rides, walks on the water front, trips to the natural museum by the sea and many more. *Increased my knowledge of the play to learn curriculum and perfected my skill of setting up each centre in the room to create an optimal play and learning experience. Child Care Worker After school care - St. Catharines, ON - September 2012 to February 2013 * Developed a program for 14 children between the ages of 4 and 10 following the play to learn curriculum. * Promoted safety by following YMCA protocols and policies during all different stages of after school care. * Served healthy and nutritious snacks daily to promote healthy eating habits. EDUCATION Diploma in CSW Trillium College - St. Catharines, ON 2010 to 2011 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Volunteer (orphanage) Faridabad, India April 1st- March 1st 2015 *Had an amazing, life changing experience during my first time in Asia. *Volunteered with over 40 orphans at an orphanage that specializes in disabilities. *Worked independantly with a class of 8 children, teaching them english and math. *Helped them improve their reading and writing skills. We also concentrated on speech. *Improved the state of the school by cleaning and organizing throughout the complex.

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