I am a patient, engaging and energetic preschool teacher and specialize in providing support to children with developmental disabilities and behavioural problems. My credentials include: Bachelor of Psychology degree, ECE certificate, Child Development Worker certificate, First aid & CPR, and recent Criminal Record Check. I have over 5 years experience working with children between the ages of 2 to 10 years old who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. I also have 5 years experience as an English tutor, and 3 years experience as a dance teacher for preschool and elementary students. I am currently working at a Preschool and have been the lead teacher there since January 2019. I am very encouraging, upbeat and empathetic, and love working with children and families because being able to connect with and see improvements in them is highly rewarding and exciting. I believe in providing positive discipline and encouraging redirection as the primary method of behaviour management. In my free time I enjoy painting, crafting, sewing, yoga, meditation, dancing and hula hooping. Education and Certificates: Bachelor of Psychology, Philosophy Minor - Mount Royal University Early Childhood Educator (ECE) 5 Year Child Development Worker (Level Two) First Aid & CPR Certification Experience: 5 years with children 2-10 years old Hourly Rate: $20 - $25

I have over 5 years experience working with children between the ages of 2 to 10 years old who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. I also have 3 years experience as a preschool dance teacher, and as an english tutor for primary and secondary school students. I am currently working at a Preschool and have been the lead teacher there since January 2019. My experience includes working as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team and implementing child specific programming to target strategies and goals developed by the team and the family. I have experience working with children one-on-one in their home, school and other community programs. I also have experience caring for up to 8 children by myself, and 8-30 children with 2-3 other teachers. I am very encouraging, upbeat and empathetic, and love working with children and families because being able to connect with and see improvements in them is very exciting and rewarding. I believe in providing positive discipline and encouraging redirection as the primary method of behaviour management.

I have a BA Degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy, and am in the process of completing my Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma. My certifications include: Early Childhood Educator (ECE) 5 Year, Child Development Worker (Level Two), and Adult/Child/Infant First Aid & CPR Certification for Health Care Provider.