Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

Heather Coffin 43 Metcalfe Street, Apt.14, Toronto, ON M4X 1R7 416-5... Career Objective Seeking to establish myself as a Nanny/ Early Childhood Educator in Toronto, with the ultimate goal of making a positive contribution to the lives of young children and their families. Highlights of Qualifications 20 years experience with day care centres and nursery schools, working with infants and children from 6 months to eight years of age 25 years of parenting experience with my own children, who are now 22 and 25 Nine years experience homeschooling children Eight years experience in home care providing personal care together with community involvement for developmentally and physically challenged individual Supervisory roles in both early childhood settings and volunteer positions All positions involved working successfully as a collaborative team member, cooperating with administration, staff, families and volunteers Professional Profile Provided a safe and positive learning environment which modeled and facilitated the children’s development of self-esteem, humor, consideration for and cooperation with others Developed programs to stimulate the physical, emotional, social, creative and academic growth of all children Established and maintained safe, stimulating and creative learning environments Supported children in developing self-help skills which promoted creativity and independent thinking Supervised, mentored and evaluated ( and was evaluated by ) Early Childhood Education students Participated in team planning and delivery of programs as a staff member and/ or supervisor in a variety of early childhood education settings and in a respite care home. Maintained accurate and orderly records throughout career, documenting activities, growth, development and personal care, which were incorporated into future planning for individuals and groups Selected and implemented effective home school curriculum for children in grades 2-10. Communicated with schools board, school boards, local development associations and provincial regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all regulations for early childhood education, respite care and home school settings Employment History Respite care worker, one of a team of six caregivers Home school teacher for two children- one from grade 2 to grade 10, one from grade 4 to grade 9 Designer, director and teacher of original preschool programs After-school crafts Instructor Early Childhood Educator in Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Newfoundland Education and Training Bachelor of Arts, Mount Saint Vincent University Early Childhood Education , St. Lawrence College Standard First Aid CPR / AED Level C Canadian Red Cross Candidate for/ registration in progress with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario Volunteer Experience Over 25 years experience volunteer experience with organizations such as the S.P.C.A, Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) , family resource centre, elementary and high schools and libraries All volunteering, including supervisory positions, involved working collaboratively with other volunteers and the governing bodies to meet safety regulations, program goals and promote the well being of the children, families and animals Positions have included: shelter maintenance duty and assisting at fundraising events for the S.P.C.A.; Contact and/ or Guider in Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides and Pathfinders (GGC) ; Board of Director member for the Treehouse Family Resource Centre, Deer Lake N.L. ; Book fair/ library assistant/ breakfast program volunteer in elementary and high schools; director and manager of public library playgroup