My name is Akane, and I am originally from Japan. I have several years of experience working with children aged 2–10 through volunteering at international schools and teaching English in Japan. I enjoy creating a warm, engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and happy to learn. I am currently studying in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program at Douglas College. Through my program, I have completed over 400 hours of practicum experience in childcare centers in Vancouver, where I planned and facilitated various activities for young children. I have experience working in both play-based preschool environments and Montessori-inspired classrooms, supporting children’s learning through exploration, creativity, and hands-on activities. I will receive my ECE license in May, and I am also planning to continue my education to obtain a Special Needs ECE certificate in the future. I am willing to plan and provide engaging activities that support children’s learning, creativity, and development. I enjoy planning fun activities such as crafts, dancing, games, reading, and outdoor play while supporting children’s emotional and social development. I have been living in the Vancouver / New Westminster area for four years and speak Japanese, English, and beginner Spanish, and Korean. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, jogging, Zumba, making coffee, reading, and dancing to Taylor Swift songs. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

I am currently a student in the Early Childhood Education program at Douglas College and am completing my second practicum to pursue my Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certification, which I plan to obtain in April. Through my practicum experience, I have gained confidence in planning and implementing hands-on, play-based activities such as art, science experiments, literacy, and dramatic play. I have experience working in both play-based and Montessori-inspired environments, supporting children’s independence, curiosity, and overall development. When I was in high school, I volunteered as a teacher’s assistant at a Japanese international preschool every summer for three years. I worked with 15–20 children and supported the lead teacher in daily classroom routines. I engaged children in craft activities, read books aloud, sang alphabet songs, guided coloring activities, took them to the park, assisted with meals, and supervised nap time. After graduating from high school, I worked as an English teacher in Japan, teaching children aged 2 to 10, with a primary focus on children aged 2 to 7. I planned and led daily and seasonal crafts, organized English vocabulary games, and incorporated hands-on learning through origami and Lego projects. I taught the English alphabet using themes such as animals and fruits, read books with the children, and took them on park outings. My main English class had a maximum of six children, which helped me develop strong small-group management skills and provide individualized support. I will be available from March to August, mainly from Monday to Saturday. I do not have a driver's license.

After I graduated high school in Japan, I took hospitality major diploma for 2 years in Vancouver, Canada.I am Douglas College student who take Early Childhood Education.