-Registered Early Childhood Educator graduated with honors Georgian College-2007
-Experience with infants up to school age in various ways such as; nanny, home child care provider, before and after school program and childcare centres over my 17 plus year career
-Advocate for curiosity and play based hands on learning through self expression
-Believes in connection through relationship building from a place of attachment style parenting
-Enjoy being in nature both while working with children and on my free time; hiking, kayaking, camping and biking
-Mom of three teens (set of twin daughters and a son)
Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of ECE
Ingersoll Children's Connection - Ingersoll, ON
June 2021 to Present
Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario - Tillsonburg, ON
March 2019 to June 2021
Ensured compliance with Child Care and Early Years Act and health unit regulations
Implementated the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum to meet the needs, special needs,
interests, and talents of all children.
Recorded daily observations of small group to use in reflective programing
Planned and implemented activities, invitations and provocations that were detailed on program plans as set out by the YMCA format
Weekly wrote two documentations on children's learning as viewed through How Does Learning Happen and The ELECT Continumm of Development
Daily kept virtual logs of child's care as well as play experiences in care to highlight learning for each specific child
Registered Early Childhood Educator - Program Support
London Bridge Child Care - London, ON
February 2018 to March 2019
Stepped into the role of educator when primary staff was on accommodations or away on documentation and program planning
Implemented previously planned programs for children based on child directed emergent observations
Maintained a neat and orderly environment with concern for safety of children including ratios
Conducted Morning Meetings and documented the children's voice and thinking
Ensured pre-planned invitations were laid out and followed up on observations with lead educators based on children's engagement
In Home Childcare Provider
Self employed - Tillsonburg, ON
September 2013 to October 2017
Operated a home child care as well as before and after school availability
Created a monthly menu to provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks
Created an activity program plan to provide fun, safe and engaging activities in all areas of development
Wrote a monthly newsletter for child care clients
Maintained a budget and accurately recorded financial transactions
Used password protected software to update child's record of play including; meels, maps, washrooming, developmental milestones and documentation as well as photographs
In Home Childcare Provider
Grey County - Tara, ON
June 2009 to September 2010
Operated a County licensed home day care with five children
Created a monthly menu to provide nutritionally balanced meals
Created an activity plan to provide fun, safe and engaging activities
Wrote a monthly newsletter for day care clients
Maintained a budget and accurately recorded financial transactions
Worked with County on fee subsidy payments and invoices
Early Childhood Educator
Owen Sound YMCA - Port Elgin, ON
September 2004 to February 2009
During my time with the Owen Sound Family YMCA I had the privilege of advancement as seen in the below positions.
Early Childhood Educator
September 2007- February 2009
Maintained a neat and orderly environment with concern for safety of children
Planned and implemented morning learning circles as well as math, science and creative experiences throughout the day
Documented classroom and individual learning and play experiences
Wrote a monthly newsletter
Day Camp Program Staff
March 2007 & Summer 2007
As a team, implemented daily games, crafts and outdoor activities for school-aged children
Planned and supervised a weekly swimming trip to either a pool or the beach
As a team, planned a weekly bus field trip that was developmentally appropriate
Before and After School Program Teacher September 2004-June 2006
First Base Program
Facilitated daily games and crafts, supervised outdoor and gym activities
Planned and prepared weekly snack menu, purchased groceries
Currently taking part time classes to receive my Resource Consultant diploma from Conestoga College