PORTFOLIO

Two children playing in the sandbox at my home childcare program. This is my current professional embodiment. It’s been an exciting foray into programming for a smaller group, building strong connections with families and learning the challenges of being the sole operator and wearing so many hats.

Infant sensory bin curated for Valentine’s Day. As much as I reject the dated practice of following themes in a classroom, I am interested in providing aesthetic that suits experiences throughout children’s lives. I had a lot of fun with this one.

During the early months of the pandemic, I was working with families by posting on a blog. This image is from an invitation setup to support children’s discovery of circles.

Early learning and care is about shared discovery, creating opportunities and contexts for growth that are rooted in healthy relationships. The learning community is made up of educators, children, their families- as well as the spaces that hold us. We embark on a collaborative pushing of boundaries to ‘go beyond’, to teach and to learn. I aim to offer programs and services that foster curiosity, confidence and the courage to explore our beautiful world.

RESUME

HIGHLIGHTS

RECE
Experience working with Ontario early years documents: ELECT framework; How Does Learning Happen?; Ontario Child Care and Early Years Act
Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based teaching philosophy
Languages: English and conversant French.

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Studies, B.A. 2012-2016

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario

This course of study included:

Human Development I & II
Program Planning & Assessment
Policies in ECE
Introduction to Psychology I & II
4 x Field Placement (Co-op)
Therapies for Young Children
Families in A Canadian Context I & II
Children and Nature

Tourism Management- Business Development (Co-op) Program 2006-2008

Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario

WORK EXPERIENCE

2018-2020 Linda Lowe Daycare Centre, Pakenham, ON.

RECE, Preschool & Infant Programs

Plan and implement programming for toddler, preschool children and infants
Collaborate and discuss program with coworkers to maintain reflective practice
Create documentation to make children’s learning visible to community stakeholders
Ensure ministry and centre requirements are maintained by keeping records up to date

2016-2018 Little Explorers Reggio Emilia Pre-School, Nepean, ON,

Preschool Teacher

Plan and implement child-centred programming for preschool children
Support children’s exploration and discovery through inquiry and play-based education, inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach
Observe, document and reflect to inform curriculum and assess children’s development
Maintain close, healthy relationships with coworkers and families of the centre

2015- 2016 Our Lady of Lourdes Before and After School Care Program, Toronto, ON

Educational Assistant

Collaborate and document with the educational team to advance program goals
Implement and develop behaviour guidance approaches consistent with policy and responsive to needs
Maintain a reflective practice by pursuing new knowledge in the field and carrying out collaborative team discussions.

TEACHING PRACTICUMS

2015 The Reggio Emilia Approach to education- Study Group, Reggio Emilia, IT

2015 Morneau Shepell Child Support Services, North York, Toronto, ON

2014 Garden Avenue Junior Public School, Toronto, ON

2013 Campus Co-op Community Daycare, U of T, Toronto, ON

References available upon request.

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