Toni Franchetto
Guelph,Canada
Summary
Proactive, goal-oriented professional recognized for exceptional time management and problem-solving abilities. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and implement new skills effectively. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive team success and contribute to overall organizational growth. A strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement ensures a positive impact in any work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Noah's Ark Childcare
01.2010
- - Planned and delivered curricula.
- - Observed, recorded, and evaluated children's strengths and needs.
- - Monitored health, behaviour, growth, and needs daily.
- - Supported inclusive, play-based learning.
Early Childhood Educator
Wellington Catholic District School Board
01.2010 - Current
- - Designing and developing curricula tailored to the needs of an ESL-majority population within the Kindergarten Program Framework.
- - Creating and supporting play-based, inclusive learning environments and curricula.
- - Partnering with multi-grade educators to foster pedagogical leadership practices.
- - Assisting families from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds and addressing ESL barriers with sensitivity and fairness.
- - Strengthening family-school relationships with support from Immigrant Services and a solid understanding of language and cultural barriers.
Early Learning Resource Consultant Student Placement (two semesters)
KW Habilitation
01.2019 - 01.2021
- - Observed, documented, and evaluated developmentally appropriate milestones and markers.
- - Adjusted environments and curricula to foster inclusivity.
- - Engaged with families, educators, agencies, and centre administrators to support children’s needs and eliminate barriers.
- - Referred children to regional supports and agencies to promote optimal development.
- - Organized and coordinated professional support teams and interventions.
- - Communicated developmental concerns to families, staff, and community services.
- - Managed cases involving children with diverse needs or cultural barriers.
Early Childhood Educator
Little Learners Daycare
01.2009 - 01.2010
- - Planned and delivered curricula.
- - Conducted assessments of infants and toddlers.
- - Noted health, behaviour, growth, and needs daily.
- - Created inclusive, child-centred classroom environments.
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario01-2009
ECE Resource Consulting Program - undefined
Conestoga College / Seneca
Kitchener, Ontario01.2022
Skills
- Knowledge of CCEYA, CYFSA, CFSA, HDLH, and AODA
- In good standing with CECE since 2009
- Facilitation of educational workshops
- Family and child engagement strategies
- Adept at assessing inclusive practices in various settings
- Proficient in organizing volunteers for curriculum initiatives
- Experienced with productivity software applications
- Guidance for immigrant and refugee families in language acquisition
- Skilled in supporting families and children with ESL and ethnocultural backgrounds
- Promotion of inclusivity for marginalized groups
- Cultivating collaborative partnerships
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective classroom management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of IBPYP Framework aligned with the Ontario Curriculum.
- Achieved successful UDL outcomes by introducing Formal Assessment Tools for classroom design tasks.
Certification
- First Aid CPR LVL C, St. John's Ambulance - May 2025-May 2027
- Registered ECE, College of ECE - Since March 2009
- Preschool Mindfulness Training, Mind-Be Education-2022
- Introduction to ASD, Geneva Centre for Autism - 2022
- Supporting Play-Based Learning for Kids with ASD, Geneva Centre for Autism - 2022
- Inclusion Through Recreation Training - 2010
- Making the PYP Happen ITC C1, IB Global Centre - 2018
- Early Childhood Development, The Mehrit Institute - 2019
- Roots of Empathy Facilitator Training - 2015
Timeline
Early Learning Resource Consultant Student Placement (two semesters)
KW Habilitation
01.2019 - 01.2021
Early Childhood Educator
Noah's Ark Childcare
01.2010
Early Childhood Educator
Wellington Catholic District School Board
01.2010 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Little Learners Daycare
01.2009 - 01.2010
ECE Resource Consulting Program - undefined
Conestoga College / Seneca
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Conestoga College
Training
- 2026: First Aid and C.P.R. Level C — St. John's Ambulance
- 2024: Child-Led Mastery Academy — Continued PD Member
- 2023: Preschool Mindfulness Training — MindBe Training
- 2022: Introduction to Autism — Geneva Centre for Autism
- 2020: Supporting Play-Based Learning for Kids with ASD — Geneva Centre for Autism
- 2019: Early Childhood Development — The Mehrit Institute
- 2018: Making the PYP Happen ITC C1 — IB Global Centre
- 2017: 20 hr Children’s Yoga TT — Yoga Rocks Kids
- 2017: ASIST Suicide Intervention — Living Works (WCDSB)
- 2017: Principles of Ethical Reasoning — Conestoga College
- 2017: Kindergarten Part One — Trent University
- 2015: Roots of Empathy Certification — YMCA/YWCA
- 2010: Behaviour Management Strategies — Ontario Education Services
- 2010: Inclusion Through Recreation — Guelph Wellington Q.C.C.I
- 2001: Nursing Assistant Diploma — SCI Training
Hobbies and Interests
Writing short stories and poems., Meeting new people, socialising, dancing., Science, nature, and outdoor activities., Horseback riding., Lifelong learning.
Affiliations
- College of Early Childhood Educators
- Roots of Empathy Facilitator
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