Melissa Reid
St. John's,NL
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Rainbow Daycare Inc
2021.05 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Home Care Provider
Private In-home Care
2022.08 - 2023.03
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Early Childhood Educator
New Dimensions Child Care
2019.09 - 2021.04
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Education
Diploma of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL12.2023
Certificate of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
College Of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL01.2023
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Student Learning Support
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Certification
- Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Training
- Code of Conduct/Vulnerable Sector Check
- Safe Talk Training - 2021
- Plan to Protect Training - 2022
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Private In-home Care
2022.08 - 2023.03
Early Childhood Educator
Rainbow Daycare Inc
2021.05 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
New Dimensions Child Care
2019.09 - 2021.04
Diploma of Early Childhood - Early Childhood Education
College of The North Atlantic
Certificate of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
College Of The North Atlantic
- Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Training
- Code of Conduct/Vulnerable Sector Check
- Safe Talk Training - 2021
- Plan to Protect Training - 2022
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