Nanny in Mississauga, Ontario

My name is Marianna Martino-Sonsogno. I graduated from Ryerson's 4 year Early Childhood Education program as well as from York University's Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) Program. I have also received my additional qualification in ESL Part 1. Although my main focus is within the school setting with school age children, I am still interested and enjoy working outside of the school setting with younger children. As you can see, I have extensive experience both in a school and child care setting, with small and large groups of children. I also have worked closely with several children with special needs and have really enjoyed and learned a lot from all of those experience. I look forward to hearing from you and your family. 2012- Present Ocassional Teacher, Halton Catholic District School Board -Occasional Teacher from all primary and junior grades as well as ESL. 2010 - 2... Full Day Early Learning Program, Designated Early Childhood Educator · Worked collaboratively with the ELK team · Implemented a variety of learning centres based on the students’ interests · Integrated curriculum expectations into the play in and outside the classroom · Provided a differentiated learning program for English Language Learners, and Exceptional Students · Determined ‘Greatest Area of Need’ for individual students by interacting with them during play · Used a variety of assessment tools (e.g. checklists, observations, anecdotal notes) and assisted with report card writing · Integrated technology into the classroom (e.g. LCD projector, Smart Board, document camera, digital camera, and flip video) January 2010 – May 2010 Teacher Candidate, Grade 4/5 Classroom Teacher · Provided accommodations and modifications based on individual students’ needs · Encouraged students to use manipulatives when using the problem solving approach · Planned lessons and small group activities for the ‘Balanced Literacy’ blocks · Worked collaboratively with the classroom teacher and support staff to plan · Implemented a highly successful integrated unit in science for both grades simultaneously using an essential question and a backwards planning design · Engaged in teacher moderation for CASI development and assessment September 2009 – December 2009 Teacher Candidate, Grade 3 Classroom Teacher · Created hands-on co-operative learning activities for the Social Studies Unit on Early Settlements in Upper Canada · Developed a WebQuest for students to use to support their classroom learning · Incorporated a variety of effective teaching and learning strategies into lessons (e.g. ‘Think, Pair, Share’, Venn Diagrams, manipulatives and problem solving) June 2009- August 2009 & June 2010 - August 2010 Grade 1 & 2 Summer Camp Teacher- Interactive Learning Adventure · Taught Mathematics and Language according to the grade 1 curriculum. · Taught a new sport and game each week, various indoor and outdoor activities, and took the children on two field trips a week. · Implemented and followed through with classroom rules, behavior management strategies, and communicated with the site administrator, parents and/or guardians. January 2009 – April 2009 Student Teacher, Grade 2 Classroom Teacher · Supported students when using a variety of literacy strategies (e.g. making connections, visualization, inferring, and determining the main idea) · Created a hands-on, experimental unit for the Science Unit on Properties of Liquids and Solids · Modelled for students the importance of organization and responsibility · Assisted with supervision at recess, lunch time, and on field trips April 2008- June 2008 Public School Volunteer Grade 2 · Worked side by side with the teacher to help with the daily routine · worked one on one with students who needed extra assistance, and worked with a child who had a special need during independent work time. · Learned how a child with a special need is included into a mainstream classroom and the accommodations made, with a focus on their abilities rather than disabilities. January 2007 – April 2007 Student Teacher, Special Needs Practicum · Worked one-on-one with a child with Attention Deficit Disorder · Assessed the ‘Greatest Area of Need’ in each subject area for this student · Created hands-on activities and provided modifications and accommodations for this student March 2007 – March 2009 Private Academy Supply Teacher Kendellhurst Academy · Worked children 1 to 6 years of age. · Fostered and encouraged cognitive and creative growth in a child-centered environment. · Enhanced a child’s world through imaginative play, gross and fine motor activities, along with a balance of academic excellence, which follows the Ontario curriculum objectives. October 2007 – March 2008 Family Literacy Night Leader, Region of Peel Team Leader for Family Literacy Workshops · Provided parents with literacy strategies to support their early readers at home · Developed weekly programs and activities · Organized the evening programs · Encouraged parent and child interaction Sept. 2006- Dec. 2006 & Sept.2007- Dec. 2007 Elementary School Volunteer Contained Special Needs Room and JK Classroom · Worked with 6 children who had significant needs, one on one and as a group · Helped to ensure smooth transitions, and took part in daily routines · learned how to implement activities for these children, specific to their needs and abilities identified in their IEPs, including adaptive technologies · In the JK classroom I circulated and scaffolded children when help was needed · Learned how to develop my observation skills to support children in creating developmentally appropriate activities · Learned more about assessment strategies used to help determine assistance or services a child may need to allow them to be part of an inclusive classroom. October 2005 – February 2007 Arts and Crafts Club, Where Kids Play · Planned arts and crafts sessions · Organized materials · Motivated children to participate and interact with other children