Experience

Businesstechninjas.com

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tech Strategist & Client Liaison

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Toronto, ON Business Tech Ninjas specializes in creating systems and processes for small businesses. I support our managed service program for long-term clients, and act as client liason and tech strategist for our long term clients. I work with our team using agile project management solutions to create ongoing momentum on projects, and to have ongoing improvement to their tech solutions. My work includes conducting research, advising on e-learning and membership site tech stacks, setting up CRM and… Show more Business Tech Ninjas specializes in creating systems and processes for small businesses. I support our managed service program for long-term clients, and act as client liason and tech strategist for our long term clients. I work with our team using agile project management solutions to create ongoing momentum on projects, and to have ongoing improvement to their tech solutions. My work includes conducting research, advising on e-learning and membership site tech stacks, setting up CRM and ecommerce solutions, building/customizing Wordpress sites, working with developers to envision new possibilities, and scheduling sprints a team of other strategists. My expertise in the field of educational psychology allows member content to be written and displayed following best practices for online learning and evidence-based UI/UX. Show less



The City College of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Lecturer

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  Greater New York City Area Seminar Instructor for PSY32100, Experimental Psychology (undergraduate research methods and applied statistics). Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018



Hunter College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Lecturer

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  Greater New York City Area Adjunct Lecturer for: CEDF70900, Child Development Birth-Grade 6 (Graduate). Summer 2016 Fall 2016 ECC30000, Early Childhood Programs and Curricular Frameworks (Undergraduate). Spring 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Fall 2018 QSTAB30200, Fieldwork III Site Observer Spring 2017



The Graduate Center, City University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

  Under the supervision of Dr. Linnea Ehri, I assisted four upper-level PhD candidates with the completion of their dissertations including data collection (including PPVT-4, WRMT-R, CELF-5, Fountas & Pinnell), scoring, analysis, and psychometrics in NYC Public Schools, private schools and charter schools.



University of Guelph

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

  Graduate teaching assistant for an undergraduate courses: FRHD3200 (Practicum-Child) involving grading assignments, facilitating online discussion forums, and responding to student questions and concern by email and in-person. FRHD2040 (Program Design for Children) involved guest lecturing on topics of my specialization (observing children and writing developmental objectives), grading assignments including final exams, preparing course documents, and grading in-class presentations.… Show more Graduate teaching assistant for an undergraduate courses: FRHD3200 (Practicum-Child) involving grading assignments, facilitating online discussion forums, and responding to student questions and concern by email and in-person. FRHD2040 (Program Design for Children) involved guest lecturing on topics of my specialization (observing children and writing developmental objectives), grading assignments including final exams, preparing course documents, and grading in-class presentations. FRHD3290/3250 (Practicum-Youth/Adult) involved planning and leading weekly seminars with practicum students discussing issues in human services professions, enhancing critical reflection skills, as well as grading assignments, presentations and maintaining administrative documents. Winner of College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Graduate Teachng Assistant Award (2014). Nominated for Class of OAC'60 Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant and Associate Vice-President Academic Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence in 2014.

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

  Research assistant on a SSHRC Connections grant examining Early Childhood Education and Care policy issues in Canada, specifically the role of ECEC and parental leave policies in reconciling the balance between work and families.

• Research Coordinator

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

  Coordinator and investigator for a quantitative research study entitled Stay, Play and Talk, an evaluation of a social skills intervention program for preschool-aged children who are typically developing or have social skills challenges. Under the supervision of Dr. Tricia van Rhijn I am overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project, directing an Undergraduate Research Assistant, developing tools and documents for the project, publishing findings, and presenting at the Council for… Show more Coordinator and investigator for a quantitative research study entitled Stay, Play and Talk, an evaluation of a social skills intervention program for preschool-aged children who are typically developing or have social skills challenges. Under the supervision of Dr. Tricia van Rhijn I am overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project, directing an Undergraduate Research Assistant, developing tools and documents for the project, publishing findings, and presenting at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in April 2015.



Kidu/Unthinkable Labs, Inc.

• Child Development Specialist and Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  Consultant in the development of a parenting app (Kidü) establishing a series of developmental goals and related child-centred activities.



College Montrose Children's Place (Ontario Early Years Centre)

• Lead Family Support Worker

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2013

  Lead staff member Ontario Early Years site, facilitating a family drop- in program located in a Toronto Community Housing complex for children 0-6 years of age and their families (parents, caregivers, grandparents). Supervised and mentored a small team of peer parents, students and volunteers to plan and deliver programs to meet the specific needs of the local community by communicating with partner agencies, determining gaps in service to families, planning and implementing culturally… Show more Lead staff member Ontario Early Years site, facilitating a family drop- in program located in a Toronto Community Housing complex for children 0-6 years of age and their families (parents, caregivers, grandparents). Supervised and mentored a small team of peer parents, students and volunteers to plan and deliver programs to meet the specific needs of the local community by communicating with partner agencies, determining gaps in service to families, planning and implementing culturally sensitive programs as well as maintaining and submitting all necessary data for reports. I facilitated parenting workshops, made appropriate referrals, and supported both parenting and child development from a strengths-based ecological systems model. Show less



Dragon Bay Preschool and New Talent Academy

• Consultant

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2013

  Bejing, China Acted as a consultant for team of new staff and administrators of a preschool pilot project using High/Scope curriculum. Observed program, advised staff, and ran half-day workshops on music and movement, formulating curriculum based on content statements and developmental objectives, and positive guidance practices.



Gatehouse Family Daycare

• Lead Early Childhood Educator

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Lead educator in a small child care setting. Responsibilities included all planning and evaluations, acting as a lead teacher with two assistants, as well as mentoring students from colleges and universities across Toronto. I held regular meetings with parents, and participated in professional development opportunities.



Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care

• Advocacy/Research Program Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

  Toronto, ON Conducted extensive research into Canadian ECE policies and finances, produces proposals for budgetary changes in Ontario Provincial government funding, assisted in advocacy events and conferences, liaised with member child care centres, ECEs and partner organizations, created and compiled data from a large scale survey, worked on two major early childhood education publications, created and update current news blog and created websites and materials on ECE Best Practices, Full-Day Learning and… Show more Conducted extensive research into Canadian ECE policies and finances, produces proposals for budgetary changes in Ontario Provincial government funding, assisted in advocacy events and conferences, liaised with member child care centres, ECEs and partner organizations, created and compiled data from a large scale survey, worked on two major early childhood education publications, created and update current news blog and created websites and materials on ECE Best Practices, Full-Day Learning and Child Care Management intended for child care centres and staff. Show less



Plains Rd. Child Care Center

• Early Childhood Educator

  • May 2010 - Oct 2010

  Toronto, ON Full-time educator for infants, toddlers and school-age children on a contract supply basis. Provided experiences and planned curriculum within the Ontario ELECT Framework, and municipal criteria.



CPE Narnia

• Early Childhood Educator

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2010

  Montreal, QC Full-time educator for classroom of 2-3 year olds – responsible for planning curriculum, communicating developmental reports with parents/director, planning emergent curriculum for the summer program within the Quebec preschool education framework and organizing outings. Full-time replacement educator for 5 year old children - responsible for planning High-Scope curriculum and for supervision and care. Regular part-time substitute for children aged 2-5.



House of Knowledge/Haus des Wissens

• Contract Educational Materials Editor

  • May 2008 - Jun 2008

  Bejing, China Worked with director, principal and board of directors to create and produce promotional educational materials for the opening of his new preschool. Composed the centre’s Reggio Emilia-based philosophy and provided descriptions of the educational curriculum.



Hong Kong International School

• Hong Kong
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Teacher's Assistant

  • Apr 2006 - Jul 2007

  Hong Kong Collaborated with two kindergarten teachers for daily lessons and small group work, responsible for instruction, assembling portfolios, performing year-end assessments, supervision and general administration.