Monika Cruz, RECE

Address: 1151 Blueheron blvd, Mississauga, ON, L5V 2C8 Cell: (647)
880-9155
Home: (905) 816-0033 Email: Cruzmo@sheridancollege.ca

Objective

A current Humber ECAS student seeking employment to gain further

work experience and to display my diverse skills in the workplace.

Education

Humber College- Early Childhood Education: Advanced Studies in

Special Needs: September 2016-Current
Sheridan College- Early Childhood Education graduate January 2014-
April 2015
St. Joseph Secondary School graduate 2007-2010

Employment Experience

Full Time/Supply ECE- Toddler Room, Hearts in Bloom Academy

March 2016-Current

Duties Include:

Prepared and executed weekly program plans based on the children

interest and development
Collaborated with my ECA to ensure the classroom is running
smoothly and effectively.
Sterilized and Organized classroom toys, countertops, tables and
chairs
Incorporated my comprehension of the ELECT document and How
Does Learning Happen into my weekly programing
Working in collaboration with the childrens parents in order to best
suit the needs of their child.
Administered childs medicine whenever it was required.

Field Placement, Humber Child Development Centre

January 2017-Current

Duties Include:

- Provide support to child care staff to facilitate participation for a child

that requires extra support.
- Conducting a variety of observation such as ABC analysis, anecdotal
records, running records, and______.
 - Preforming assessment such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaire
and HELP
- Working with my cooperating teacher and daycare staff to implement
the adaptations and strategies to the classroom.
- Providing support and recommendations to daycare staff through
observations, environmental assessments and presenting strategies
for adaptation.

Field Placement, SawMill Valley Public School September-December

2016

Duties Include:

Worked with an child on a one on one basis on a different activity

implementing a strategy
Assisted the children with personal care such as toileting and dressing
Facilitated social interactions among children
Implemented Individualized Education Plan for my child

Full Time ECE-Kindergarten Room, Kids Palace Nursery October-

February 2016

Duties Include:

Prepared and executed weekly program plans based on the children

interest and development
Collaborated with my ECA to ensure the classroom is running
smoothly and effectively.
Sterilized and Organized classroom toys, countertops, tables and
chairs
Incorporated my comprehension of the ELECT document and How
Does Learning Happen into my weekly programing
Working in collaboration with the childrens parents in order to best
suit the needs of their child.
Administered childs medicine whenever it was required.

Field Placement, Matheson Peekaboo Childcare

January-April 2015

Duties Include:

Plan and implement children activities during work, outdoor time,

small and large group
Distribute meals to children during snacks and lunch efficiently
Assisted the educator during outdoor, work, circle, lunch and nap time
Prepared and arranged beds before nap time
Disinfect tables and chairs
Field Placement, St. Bernadette Family Day September-
December 2014

Duties Include:

Plan and implement children activities during work, outdoor time,

small and large group
Distribute meals to children during snacks and lunch efficiently
Assisted the educator during outdoor, work, circle, lunch and nap time
Prepared and arranged beds before nap time
Disinfect plastic toys, counter tops, tables, chairs and washroom

Field Placement, Edenrose PLASP May-

August 2014
Duties Include:

Plan and implement children activities during work, outdoor time,

small and large group
Distribute meals to children during snacks and lunch efficiently
Assisted the educator during outdoor, work, circle, lunch and nap time
Prepared and arranged beds before nap time
Disinfect tables and chairs

Temporary Aid, Express, Square One November 14-16

2011

Duties Include:

Unloading Merchandise from boxes

Taking orders from lead hands and helping out to the best of my
ability
Unpacking, folding, hanging and accurately censoring merchandise
Categorizing and organizing clothing
Multi tasking by incorporating censoring, folding and sizing clothes

Seasonal Sales Associate, Aeropostale, Square One

Duties Include: October 2010-

January 2011

Achieving daily budgets/ goals

Organizing clothing and maintaining the cleanliness of the store while
assisting customers
Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers to the
best of my ability and adding on different products to top off my sales
Part-time Receptionist, White Oaks Family Dental Care, Trafalgar
Rd, Oakville

June 2010- September

2010

Duties Include:

Greeting patients and answering phone calls and making

appointments
Communicating with patients and closing appointments by making
sales on maintenance packages available to patients
Insisting in cleaning dental instruments
General office help

Key Skills

Excellent communication skills, developed through experience in front

desk reception
Proficient computer literacy skills, developed during my experience in
reception
Highly critical thinker, developed during my involvement in field
placement
Exceptional leadership skills, developed through my experience in
tutoring
Flexible team player who prospers in a fast-paced work environment
Interpersonal and relationship building skills, developed during group
assignments.

Achievements

Achieved High Honors at Sheridan College in Early Childhood

Education 2014-2015
Breakfast of Champions- 2008, 2009
Honor roll- 2008

Volunteer Experience

PIP (Planning of Independence) buddy- 2009, 2010

ROPSSA Special Event Track and Field Championship 2009,2012.
St. Raymond Office Helper
St. Raymond Recycling Helper
St. Raymond Junior kindergarten Senior kindergarten help
References

Available upon request