Early Childhood educator
Resume:
RICA FORTICH
Sherwood Park, AB
****.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledgeable in Montessori Approach and Child-led learning approach, Flight: Alberta’s learning and care framework, and loose parts play
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook); canva, demonstrated ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Expert interpersonal and communication skills
• Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Level 3
• Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR/AED Level B
• Alberta Food Safety Basics Certificate
• Anaphylaxis in Child Care Settings Certificate
• Being Trauma Aware Certificate
• Brain Story Certificate
• Inclusive Practice Microlearning Unit 4: Children’s Engagement Certificate
• Possibilities for Practice Learning Series Certificate
• Module 3: Joint HS Committee/ HS Representative Comprehensive Training Certificate WORK EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood Educator (4 years old to 5.5 years old) Mar 2024 – Sep 2025 Kids & Company Ellerslie
• Confirmed room was in accordance with the requirements of the Alberta Ministry of Education
• Designed emergent and STREAM play provocations activities to support the development of the children
• Provided care for children such as giving first aid treatment and serving meals
• Conveyed to parents the daily experience of the child as well as relaying important information
• Made daily reports and pedagogical documentation of the children.
• Engaged and developed relationships with the children and their guardians. Administrative Assistant Sep 2023 – Feb 2024
AFD Consultancy
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements monthly for 10 people
• Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
• Generated efficiency reports on order processing, identifying areas for improvement
• Developed new filing and organizational practices Early Childhood Educator (contract) Aug 2023 – Sep 2023 BrainiaX Early Learning & Childcare
• Ensured room was in line with program expectations, internal policies, procedures, and requirements provided by the Alberta Ministry of Education
• Cared for children ages 10 months to 10 years old
• Planned daily programming curriculum that supported children’s learning
• Established relationships with the children and their guardians
• Picked up and dropped off children from school
Early Childhood Educator Assistant (3 months to 4.5 years old) Apr 2022 – Apr 2023 Kids & Company Britannia
• Guaranteed room followed the Alberta Ministry of Education’s requirements and the company’s program
• Customized program curriculum to support children’s needs, abilities, and interests
• Listened and responded to guardians' concerns and relayed the progress and daily experiences of the child
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student (age 3 to 4 years old) Feb 2022 – Apr 2022 BrainiaX Early Learning & Childcare
• Served the children food
• Helped the children fall asleep
• Set up play provocations
• Established relationships and supported play opportunities for the children
• Cleaned and sanitized the classroom
• Assisted the children in washing hands and using the toilet Private Child Care Provider (age 0 to 2 years old) Mar 2019 – Mar 2021 UAE
• Delivered care for a baby (feeding changing diapers, bathing, reading, playing, etc
• Ensured toys and room are cleaned and sanitized
• Kept records of the kids including day-by-day observation of activities, meals served, or any given medicines.
Teaching Assistant (age 4 to 8 years old) Jun 2013 – Mar 2019 Tahanan ng Pag-ibig ni Barbara Micarelli Foundation
• Teaching Good Manners
• Teaching the children to read and write the alphabets
• Teaching basic English, Science, Math
EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education and Development Diploma Jan 2022 – May 2023 Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering 2011 De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
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