• Nov 2017 - Present

-Implemented a child-led, outdoor-based and Reggio Emilia inspired program for infants, toddlers and preschoolers-Provided supervision and mentorship to ECE practicum students and new staff-Completed daily documentation and regular pedagogical narrations for all children-Provided 1:1 support to a child with special rights using a DIR floortime approach

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

-Coached a staff team on inclusive practices and trauma-informed practice in childcare-Completed detailed care plans for children with identified support needs in collaboration with their families, educators, and community support teams-Facilitated weekly team meetings-Maintained communication with the Ministry of Children and Family Services to evaluate the effectiveness of the prototype program

Early Childhood Educator

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2017

-Provided care and developmentally appropriate programming for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children -Worked collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care -Built rapport with families through daily communications -Provided care and developmentally appropriate programming for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children -Worked collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care -Built rapport with families through daily communications

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

• Jan 2014 - Oct 2017

-Facilitated Red Cross Aquatics programming to both neurotypical and neurodivergent children in an inclusive setting -Oversaw various aquatics programming for hospital patients and community members in inpatient/respite swim and Snoezelen® Pool -Adapted programming as necessary for the individual needs of the participant -Provided direction to volunteers during swim school and inpatient programs -Facilitated Red Cross Aquatics programming to both neurotypical and neurodivergent children in an inclusive setting -Oversaw various aquatics programming for hospital patients and community members in inpatient/respite swim and Snoezelen® Pool -Adapted programming as necessary for the individual needs of the participant -Provided direction to volunteers during swim school and inpatient programs

Early Childhood Education International Placement Student

• Apr 2016 - May 2016

-Assisted in maintaining a safe outdoor environment designed for discovery, questioning and experimentation -Developed and implemented child led activities based on observed interests -Assisted in maintaining a safe outdoor environment designed for discovery, questioning and experimentation -Developed and implemented child led activities based on observed interests

Early Childhood Education Student Placement

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

-Assisted staff in supervising and providing warm, responsive care to toddlers between the ages of 18 and 28 months -Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate learning opportunities -Used care routines to promote learning and to develop relationships with the children -Assisted staff in supervising and providing warm, responsive care to toddlers between the ages of 18 and 28 months -Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate learning opportunities -Used care routines to promote learning and to develop relationships with the children

Early Childhood Education Student Placement

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

-Assisted staff in supervising and engaging with school-aged children between the ages of 5 and 9 as well as providing additional support to a child with special needs -Developed and executed learning experiences based on observed interests of the children - Assisted in setting up safe indoor and outdoor play environments to suit a variety of interests and abilities demonstrated by the children -Assisted staff in supervising and engaging with school-aged children between the ages of 5 and 9 as well as providing additional support to a child with special needs -Developed and executed learning experiences based on observed interests of the children - Assisted in setting up safe indoor and outdoor play environments to suit a variety of interests and abilities demonstrated by the children

Early Childhood Education Student Placement

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

-Assisted staff in supervising and providing care to preschool children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 as well as providing additional support to a child with special needs -Used observations to plan developmentally appropriate and child-centred learning opportunities -Supervised during field trips and excursions -Assisted staff in supervising and providing care to preschool children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 as well as providing additional support to a child with special needs -Used observations to plan developmentally appropriate and child-centred learning opportunities -Supervised during field trips and excursions

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

-Programmed and oversaw the implementation of waterfront programs for children, youth and families -Collaborated with Waterfront Coordinator to supervise and evaluate the lifeguard staff team -Set-up and maintained all waterfront equipment including boats, safety equipment and docks

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

-Instructed and provided supervision during a variety of waterfront programs including sailing, paddling and swimming • Provided care and supervision to overnight campers between the ages of 6 and 16