Whitney Trinh

Profile

Skills

Hard-working young student with solid communication skills looking for a

position in an Early Childhood Education setting where I can maximize my
university training and knowledge to develop the experience and expertise
necessary to launch my career.
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Education

Work Experiences

Fluent in English and Cantonese

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
First Aid & CPR certified
Able to effectively document use a variety of methods to observe
childrens behaviour
Able to plan, prepare, and implement activities based on childrens
interests

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Major: Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Expected year of graduation: 2015
Cawthra Park Secondary School, Mississauga, ON
Regional Arts Program Major: Dramatic Arts
Year of graduation: 2011

Mindwerx4Kids Early Learning Centre, June August 2014

Position: Early Childhood Assistant (Summer Camp Program)
Qualifications: - Ability to implement age appropriate activities and adapt
them to accommodate each individual childs learning
style
- Ability to work individually with children with behavioural
difficulties and assist with their inclusion
- Knowledge in providing appropriate behavioural
management techniques as required
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- Ben Thanh Vietnamese Thai Cuisine, December 2011 - Present

Position: Server
Qualifications: - Developed strong communication skills to understand
and cater to customers dietary needs as well as providing
an optimal dining experience
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and maintain
professional manner in response to customer conflict
- Comprehensive knowledge of supporting other areas of
the restaurant as requested

Placement
Experiences

- Newcomer Centre of Peel, September November 2014

Intern in the Care for Newcomer Children program at the centre,
working with the Resource Teacher in providing early intervention and

special supports for at-risk children, finding helpful resources in the

community for newcomers and directing them to appropriate services
- Mindwerx4Kids Early Learning Centre, January April 2014
Special needs placement working with children who had behavioural
issues, supporting the ECEs and the BT, and implementing special
activities for children who require additional support
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George Hull Centre for Children and Families, September -

December 2013
Placement at the Ontario Early Years Centre, assisting with outreach,
providing resources to newcomer families, and running drop-in programs
for children
- Nahani Way Child Care Centre, January - April 2012
Student teacher implementing activities as well as supporting childrens
inquiries through play and interactions

Activities &
Achievements

- Cawthra Park Secondary School, 2010

Scholar (Consecutive Honour Roll) & Awards Medallion for High Grade
Point Standing
- Student Council at Glenhaven Senior, 2007
President Award, Leadership Excellence & Diligence Award

References available upon request