Sarah Pike

Home: (647) 351-1640 2302-85 Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto, Ontario M4H 1L6 Cell: (647) 203- 6369 E-mail: sarah.r.pike@hotmail.com

Program Coordinator Little Explorers Reggio Emilia Pre-School info@littleexplorers.ca Job Number: 6816016 Dear Mr. / Ms. Program Coordinator, I would like to apply for the Early Childhood Educator (NOC: 4214) full time permanent position which was advertised on the Ontario government website for Job Bank. As a registered Early Childhood Educator, I have worked with various age groups from infants to preschool children from lab school to regular core classes to a specialized placement during my field placements and through volunteered experiences. From personal experiences from growing up with a disability to being integrated into regular academic based classes, I have learned and developed skills and techniques to enhance learning strategies by using the emergent approach which supports all learning styles. With hard work, perseverance and resourcefulness, I was able to graduate with Honours in the Early Childhood Education program and I earned a Scholarship for Disabilities at the same time. I believe that each child has the potential to learn with the right tools and support. What attracted me to this advertisement was the fact in your title of your program states your philosophy, the Reggio Emilia approach and the concept of how children can be little explorers right in their own preschool. It sounds like a wonderful place to work by encouraging children to be themselves by exploring their cues and interests through play and learn. I feel that I could be the right fit for this position. I am willing to relocate if given the position. With my enthusiasm, energy, positive deposition and as a team player, I feel that I could be an asset to Little Explorers Reggio Emilia Pre-School. I hope that by given this opportunity, we can grow together as a staff. Thank you for considering me for the position of Early Childhood Educator. I can be reach at the above email address or by phone at your earliest convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Yours,

Sarah Pike Registered Early Childhood Educator

Sarah Pike
Home: (647) 351-1640 2302-85 Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto, Ontario M4H 1L6 Cell: (647) 203- 6369 E-mail: sarah.r.pike@hotmail.com

Career Objective

To gain an entry level position as an Early Childhood Educator within a pre-school setting. Scholarship for Disabilities, Centennial College Feb. 2014 Graduated with Honours Jun. 2014 Reliable and can show initiative Highly motivated and well organized Capable of working on my own and being a team player Skillful in being creative, resourceful and conflict resolution skills Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus, Toronto Early Childhood Education (Full Time) First Aid & CPR Training Oshawa, Ont. Completed Standard First Aid in Adult/Child/Infant Georgian College Barrie, Ont. General Arts and Science (Full Time) Developing Leadership Course George S Henry Academy Toronto, Ont. Graduated, OSSD Diploma Introduction to Aspergers Syndrome Workshop Workshop in Autism and Aspergers Syndrome (AS) Sept. 2012- Present

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION

Nov. 27, 2011

Sept. 2010 Apr. 2011

Sept. 2007 - Jun. 2008

Nov.2011

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Centennial College Student Placements Jan. 2013 June 2014 Holland Bloorview Nursery School- Play and Learn Jan. 2014 Apr. 2014 Toronto, Ontario Specialized placement to gain new insights by working with preschool children with disabilities Practiced and implemented the emergent approach Trained by various professionals to gain a better understanding of needs of children with disabilities Blessed John XXIII Catholic School Board Sept. 2013 Dec. 2013 Assisted with daily activities within a kindergarten setting Practiced and implemented the Reggio Emilia approach

Centennial College Early Childhood Education Centre Jan. 2013 Jun. 2013 East York location Assisted with daily activities while working with infants and toddlers Practiced and implemented the Reggio Emilia approach Centennial College, Monitoring/Tutor, Sept. 2013 Jun. 2014 Early Childhood Education Volunteered my services as a monitor and tutor for fellow Students The Ghana Experience for ECEs Student Ambassador Feb. - Jun. 2013 Centennial College Modeled Centennial College s philosophy and practice Gave speeches about the Emergent Approach and addressed issues about children with disabilities Students of Disabilities, Personal Advocate Acted as a personal advocate for various individuals Spoke-person and assisted with meeting the needs of Students with disabilities at various colleges Sept. 2011 Present

Oakridge Community Center Dec. 2006 Present Assisted with special events ie. Halloween party Provided support in daycare: arts and crafts sing alongs Montrose Public School Sept. 2008 Jun. 2009 Assisted in classroom activities: sing alongs, academic subjects, field trips in various classes JOB EXPERIENCE Centennial College START Smart Program Mentored students with learning disabilities for two weeks Worked on goal setting, abilities and strengths for success Jun. - Aug. 2013

City of Toronto- Oakridge Community Center May 2007 - Aug 2010 Assistant for Special Events (Occasional) Assisted with set up, cleaning and serving for various events INTERESTS REFERENCES Swimming, biking, hiking, computers, reading, advocating and volunteering Available upon request