A passionate early childhood educator who has been working in multiple capacities for 10 years. Working as a daycare teacher, college instructor and a child care founder/program director has given more passion than ever to make a greater impact on children and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Director of Childcare
SEQUOIA Children's Learning Community
08.2019 - Current
Created the name of the centre and founded philosophy, mission and vision of the centre
Designed preschool and infant/toddler classrooms meeting the health authority requirements
Created policies and procedures for families and employees of the centre and approved by the health authority.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring and managing all educators at Sequoia
Responsible for observing and conducting performance reviews of all staff at Sequoia.
Oversee registration and quality of both classrooms to ensure educators are practicing under the philosophy of Sequoia.
Create care plan and train educators to implement effectively
Create and provide necessary resources for the children and classrooms
Provide leadership to the managers who are responsible for day-to-day operations.
Initiate and conduct meetings with families whose children require additional support
Maintain relationships with Supported Child Development to receive funding and resources for children with additional needs/different abilities
Conduct workshops and necessary trainings for educators for their growth and improvement of the classrooms.
Manage pay rolls, subsidies and tuition fee submissions monthly
Submit and manage the funding from the Ministry of education of BC
Post-Basic Instructor/Practicum Coordinator
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver BC
02.2017 - 01.2020
Instructed the Infant/Toddler and Special needs courses
Facilitated Basic and Post-basic students practicum orientations and weekly workshops
Coordinated. and supervised Basic and Post-basic practicum students
Provided additional support for students with learning challenges
Provided additional support for students who require extra support for the success of the program
Assisted students with ECE License and Bursary applications
Reviewed and process students' practicum books Evaluated centre for practicum sites for the college
Initiated new learning methods and brought additional learning materials during the lecture for more practical knowledge.
Educator/ A program Lead
An Early Childhood, Djvad Mowafaghian Child Care Centre
07.2015 - 02.2017
Observed, planned, and implemented Playing To Learn philosophy of YMCA
Supported children with Autism and worked with Behavioural consultant
Communicated and helped the team to build strong relationships with children and families
Ensured to deliver high quality and age/developmentally appropriate learning environment with care for the children -
Monitored and mentored other educators in the program to reach their potentials and goals
Managed the daily schedule, additional meetings in regards to the program, and other administrative work as necessary
Founder, Vice-President Internal
LET's International Charitable Association
06.2013 - 08.2015
Researched language schools, colleges, universities, programs to create manuals to keep the team members updated and to teach employees in branches in Korea, Established the charitable student-leading based organization to promote education in communities in need and officially registered in B.C
Recruited volunteers and other board members to expand the association - Monitor and advise the public relation officer and secretary's work - Coordinate weekly, annual, review board member meeting and retreats
Monitored all of members' work ethic and relationships amongst the members and resolve any conflicts and issues among the members - Produce character reports for all members.
Education Consultant
Edm Education Uhak Centre
03.2013 - 06.2014
Counseled international students about their education and career paths - Advised students with options of schools and programs to help them pursue their goals and careers - Arranged trial lessons and meetings with school advisors for students and for our company - Set weekly, monthly, and annual sale targets and strategize methods to achieve the sale targets