KATHRYN WICKHAM

2438 Edenhurst Dr. Mississauga, ON L5A 2K9 Home phone # 905-276-5162 kathryn_wickham@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in an organization utilizing my skills, and the experience I gained with my variety of jobs and education. SKILL HIGHLIGHTS: EDUCATION: Sept 2010- April 2012 Sept 2009- April 2010 Sept 2007 April 2009 Centennial College Early Childhood Education Program Centennial College Early Childhood Assistant Program George Brown College Academic Programs towards ECA & ECE English, Computers, Communications Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School Ontario Secondary School Diploma Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Possess excellent teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills Enthusiastic, hard working and honest with a positive work attitude Punctual with exceptional organizational and time management skills Ability to multi-task and complete work under minimal supervision

Sept 2003 Jun 2007 WORK EXPERIENCE: Oct 2006 Current

Childcare Provider for over 24 months Provided childcare to a numerous families. Complete one on one care to infants, toddlers and children aged 2 to 12. Duties included; meal preparation, creative arts, outdoor activities, park play, games, story time & bedtime routine.

Sept 2008- Oct 2008

Election Canada 40th General Election (Administration) Photocopying, reception relief, set up the training area, preparation of the Election boxes for voting day & voter information card mail out. St. John Bosco Catholic School (Field Placement) Working with JK & SK kindergarten children. Helping children read and write, crafts, mark the childrens homework for them. St. Joseph Sunshine Child Care Centre (Field Placement) Worked with preschool (3 to 6 years) which included: reading books, implement verity of experience with the children. Assist in serving lunch and snacks. Provided supervision during outdoor play and walks. Thomas Berry Child Care Centre (Field Placement) Work with Infants which included: art, playing. Assist with feeding, changing diapers and putting the children down for their routines sleep. Centennial College East York ECE Centre (Field Placement) Work with kindergartens (4 to 6 years). Read books to children, engaged in crafts and other activities. Help serve snacks and lunch. Assist in walking the children from the Childcare centre to school and back again. Willowridge Child Care Centre (Field Placement) Worked with toddlers (2 to 3 years) which included: playing with the children, reading books to the children. Help serve lunch and snacks. Provided supervision during outdoor and indoor play. Caring For Kids (Co-op) Worked with junior preschool children (2.5 to 4 years) which included: arts/crafts, lunch/snacks, music, social interaction, games & toys. Provided supervision during outdoor play, walks and other activities. Teachers Assistant (Co-op) Clifton Public School Interacted with children from kindergarten to grades 1 & 2. Read childrens books and engaged in games and other activities. Supervised children during snack and recess

Jan 2012-April 2012

Sept 2011- Dec 2011

Jan 2011- April 2011

Jan 2010- April 2010

Oct 2009- Dec 2009

Feb 2008-April 2008

Oct 2006-Jan 2007

breaks. Assisted grade one teacher with classroom administration.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS: April 2008 June 2007 June 2006 George Brown College Honor Roll Gordon Graydon S.S. School Honor Roll & Literacy Award Gordon Graydon S.S. Honor Roll

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