I am a female in her early 20's, living in the Midtown area. I graduated with honours from George Brown College with a diploma in Early Childhood Education. I got my babysitter's license at the age of 12 and haven't stopped working with children since. I have worked in all areas of child care: Babysitting, nannying, teaching, tutoring, day camps, and night camps. I have also had the opportunity to be trained and work one-on-one with children who have special needs. I am very confident in my role as a childcare provider and educator.

Trust Child Care: During my time at Trust Child Care I had the opportunity to work alongside two fellow early childhood educators. Every third week I had the privilege to program plan and set up daily activities that encouraged the children and challenged their individual strengths and needs. Alongside programming I had the chance to lead the children through morning circle, word time, and discussion. These were often my favourite times of day as I got to see the children take the lead in conversation, form their own opinions, as well as learn the beliefs of others. Viva Kids Academy: As an RECE, I have the privilege to accompany children on their journey to becoming independent learners in our world. Every day I have the opportunity to prepare and set up enriching activities that stimulate each individual child’s development and interests. I work alongside fellow ECE’s who guide and aid me on my own journey to be the best RECE possible. I observe children in their play and assist them when needed; providing guidance to scaffold their learning, never lead it. Private Nanny: Through numerous nanny sites, as well as my time at Oriole Nursery school I was able to develop connections with some of the families for private work. As a nanny, I took full responsibility for the children during my time. I prepared the children’s meals, as well as monitored their intake to report back to the parents at the end of the day what the child consumed that day and whether or not it was on the right track, for example, perhaps they barely ate during lunch or refused to eat a particular food. I came for the day prepared with activities in mind based on the child’s interest and skill levels demonstrated, such as bead making, cardboard house building, or dinosaur digging in the backyard/park. I observed the children’s learning taking place during the activities and modified the activity based on their interests or skills demonstrated in order to enrich their development. At the end of the day, I would assist the children in getting ready for bed, being sure to implement their established night-time routine, and put them to sleep. Before leaving for the day I would make sure to either leave a note or reiterate vocally to the parent how the day went and any major milestones of the child that day. Oriole Nursery School: I fell right in love with the fun, upbeat atmosphere that learning with toddlers brings. I assisted fellow educators in the set up of individual developmentally appropriate activities. Demonstrated ability to support and promote individualized learning and encourage children’s development. Promoted children’s sense of self during mealtimes and toilet routines by encouraging their independence. Observed fellow educator’s curriculum and daily routines to develop own methods and activities. Developed and maintained relationships with families to further promote a sense of belonging and stay connected with the community. YMCA Niagara Region: Developed and implemented age-appropriate (school-age) activities that encouraged physical, emotional, social, and academic growth. Designed weekly programs in collaboration with the children that represented their interests and encouraged their individual development. Collaborated with fellow educators to develop group projects in coordination with the children’s individual developmental needs. Supported the children’s nutrition knowledge by providing new and healthy snacks. Walker Family YMCA: Develop and present creative, developmentally appropriate activities for the children. Collaborated with fellow counselors and program developers to ensure optimal experiences for the children’s individual interests and development. Attended several days of training that focused on different tools and techniques for possible struggling children and families. Showcased the children’s work to foster their self-esteem and belonging to space, but also to encourage family involvement. Morneau Shepell: Provided individualized support to our children’s learning disabilities and special needs. Collaborated with colleagues in developing individualized behavior strategies for children’s developmental needs. Observed colleagues’ strategies to develop my own techniques and activities to support individual behavioral development while encouraging independence and promote a positive self-image. Encouraged children’s independence and exploration while out in the community. Attended to children during their play experiences to guide behavior and foster optimal learning experiences. Tanamakoon: Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote the girl’s individual development and self-confidence. Collaborated with other counselors to develop group activities that encouraged collaboration and fostered a sense of belonging. Observed the girls throughout their day to ensure optimal health and well-being while attending camp. Interact extensively with colleagues to gain new knowledge through their observations. Allot time every night for the girls to gather in small groups to encourage emotional and social development. Mooredale Day Camp Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote the children’s individual development and self-confidence. Collaborated with other counselors to develop group activities that encouraged collaboration and fostered a sense of belonging. Observed the children throughout their day to ensure optimal health and well-being while attending camp, especially during lunch hours. Interact extensively with colleagues to gain new knowledge through their observations. Spent time working through the different age groups every week to gain optimal knowledge and build my own skill development. Additional Experiences/Qualifications: First Aid, CPR certified, and current vulnerable sector check. I graduated in spring 2021 from George Brown College with a diploma in Early Childhood Education.

I graduated with honours from George Brown College with a diploma in Early Childhood Education. I have training and experience working with children with special needs and in the spectrum.