Kaitlaind Thompson Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Completed all administrative tasks for the entire centre as well as administrative tasks specific to my role (filing, registration, payments, communication with clients)•Created and fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children to be immersed and supported in play-based learning•Overseen the day-to-day operations at both childcare locations and three programs: Preschool, FDK & School Age Before and After Care programs•Retained compliance with all governing agencies: Ministry of Education licensing, Toronto Public Health, Toronto Children’s Services and AQI • Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, manage and mentor qualified educators •Managed waiting lists, enrolment and advertising strategies for both locations•Maintained effective and professional relationships with families for open communication regarding the children’s wellbeing and developmental progress of their own children. • Project management with renovations and CWELCC program with in the centre.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•RECE and collaborative team member of the Toddler Room team. ( August 2020-Present) •RECE and collaborative team member overseeing 24 preschool children (2.5-4 years old) in a preschool classroom (October 2019-March 2020)•Creating child-interest based lesson plans within CCEYA standards•Producing daily documentation and observations •Developed strong professional relationships amongst co-workers and families to create a strong sense of community

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Lead ECE/teacher for the kindergarten before and aftercare program• Oversee and develop weekly child interest and play-based program plans, these include intentions for indoor and outdoor programming, special events, field trips/walks, etc• Supervise and teach 20+ kindergarten students, foster and promote the development of the child and fulfill their academic potential• Facilitate individual program plans for children with differing abilities/special needs• Record weekly developmental and learning observations for each student• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents, and respond promptly to all requests, queries and concerns • Responsible for all paperwork regarding students, room maintenance and health and safety documentation• Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips, etc• Ensure that the classroom environment is a safe and effective place for all children to learn and grow by following all health & safety standards• Assist with the organization and maintenance of the classroom including the cleaning and maintenance of supplies, toys and equipment

Toronto, Canada Area

• Successfully implemented a new before and after care program for kindergarten children• Successfully assisted with the start up of this program, based on City operating criteria as well as the Day Nurseries Act standards• Created educational and play based programs for kindergarten children aged 3-5, while ensuring the health and well-being of all members involved• Created weekly program plans utilizing the ELECT document and Kindergarten full day early learning manual • Prepared healthy snacks for all program participants adhering to all food and handling guidelines• Created supply orders and organized inventory materials for program• Created the seasonal menus for the program• Created advertisements promoting the program, program planning templates, event flyers as well as FAQ sheets • Organized staff scheduling • Created communication logs for each individual child and created letters home to parents (regarding various issues that arose)

Toronto, Canada Area

• Created and booked schedules, newsletters, advertisements and fieldtrips• Supervised a staff team of 10+ members• Responsible for the care and overall well-being of 60+ members daily, aged 5-12• Created meaningful and developmentally appropriate program plans for children aged 5-18• Co-lead and organized staff meetings and agendas• 2+ years experience creating meaningful programs for both the evening summer and afterschool youth program• Supported staff members to create strong and meaningful programs based off of the interests of the children/ youth• Streamlined the chain of command and internal structural roles, relationships and responsibilities

Early Childhood Management, 4.0

The Early Childhood (EC) Management Certificate (Post-Diploma) program prepares supervisors and directors for their role.

Certificate, Nonprofit And Voluntary Sector Management

I will be a part-time student in Spring 2016 at The Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University. This program is the first.

Diploma, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

This program has prepared me to: • Plan, implement and evaluate curriculum that is founded on a thorough understanding of child.