Early Childhood Sample Resume
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SHANNON SIMMONS
12 Dove Lake Road
Toronto, Ontario N7G 3O2
T: (416) 235-6010
● E: ssimmons@guelphhumber.ca
PROFILE
• Self-directed, resourceful and enthusiastic student with a genuine interest in fostering
students’ cognitive and social growth
• Skilled in the design of developmentally-appropriate, enriching, innovative and hands-
on activities and lessons to meet social and emotional needs of students
• Strong passion for literacy, motivation and inspiration to create a fun and challenging
learning environment with strong connections to community
• Ability to actively communicate and collaborate with all levels of staff to ensure an
optimum environment for students
• Capability to adapt to children with special needs within the classroom and curriculum
EDUCATION
University of Guelph-Humber Toronto, Ontario
2010- Present
University of Guelph
• Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
CERTIFICATIONS
St. John Ambulance Toronto, Ontario
• Standard First Aid (AED) and CPR Level C January 2012
FIELD PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
T. Herald Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario
Student Assistant January 2012-April 2012
• Worked alongside several kindergarten teachers supervising and engaging children ages
5-6
• Attained experience writing weekly newsletters to provide information for the parents
• Assisted teachers with the implementation of activities and daily routines as well the
preparation of materials
• Established and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for the children by
overseeing activities and providing structural guidance when needed