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SARAH DUFRESNE

Leichhardt,NSW

Summary

Friendly and energetic Aupair with multiple years in early childhood education. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Proactive and caring worker with years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Proficient Au Pair skilled in household chores, shopping, and activity planning. Familiar with offering homework assistance, managing extra-curricular activities and keeping kids safe in all environments. Offering years of related experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Fun Place 2B
11.2013
  • Supervised and cared for children 5 – 12 years of age
  • Planned activities inside and outside.

Permanent Educational Assistant

Anglophone West School District
01.2019 - Current
  • Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
  • Provide support to students with exceptionalities
  • Assist in areas of personal care and behavior management under the supervision of the teacher
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments under the teachers’ supervision.

Au Pair

Dream Nannies
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
  • Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
  • Assisted the family with pick and drop off of children, evening activities and making meals.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.

Personal Support Worker

Résidence du Bonheur
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted with hygiene of person affected by an exceptionality with personal care
  • Maintained a sanitary environment for meals and snacks.

Casual Educational Assistant

Anglophone East and West School Districts
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provide support to students with exceptionalities
  • Assist in areas of personal care and behavior management under the supervision of the teacher
  • Help students individually or in small groups with assignments under the teachers’ supervision.

Early Childhood Educator

Arlequin
- 03.2017
  • Maintained a hazard-free environment to ensure safety during indoor and outdoor activities
  • Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem-solving
  • Lead young children’s activities by telling stories and preparing crafts
  • Maintained a respectful and cooperative work attitude towards other staff members.

Youth Worker

Riverview Boys and Girls Club
- 02.2016
  • Taught problem-solving and conflict resolution in an appropriate manner
  • Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily
  • Planned age-appropriate activities.

Educational Assistant

Timberlea Public School – Fort McMurray Public School District
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Worked one on one with students affected by exceptionalities
  • Collaborated closely with teachers
  • Used conflict management in the school
  • Worked closely on PLP’s with teachers.

Education

Educational Assistant -

New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB
06.2018

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

New Brunswick Community College
Fredericton, NB
06.2013

Grade 12 Diploma -

John Caldwell School
Grand Falls, NB
06.2012

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and French speaking
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference - Saint John, AB
  • Autism Certificate- Fredericton, NB
  • First Aid/ CPR- National CPR Foundation
  • First Aid / CPR – St John Ambulance – Moncton, NB
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) - Fredericton, NB
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Moncton, NB
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Moncton, NB
  • Caledonia Regional High School – Internship as an educational assistant – Hillcrest, NB
  • Salisbury Middle School – Internship as an educational assistant

City

Fredericton

State

NB

Community Service

  • Elementary Literacy Friends, Moncton, NB, 10/2017
  • Crossroads for women, Moncton, NB, 10/2017
  • Visited Seniors and assisted with Bingo – Grass Manor, Riverview, NB, 04/2016 - 08/2016
  • Prepared meals and performed clean-up – Ray of Hope Soup Kitchen, Moncton, NB, 04/2016 - 08/2016

References

References available upon demand

Certification

Autism Certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Au Pair

Dream Nannies
09.2023 - 08.2024

Permanent Educational Assistant

Anglophone West School District
01.2019 - Current

Casual Educational Assistant

Anglophone East and West School Districts
06.2017 - 01.2018

Personal Support Worker

Résidence du Bonheur
05.2017 - 08.2018

Educational Assistant

Timberlea Public School – Fort McMurray Public School District
02.2015 - 06.2015

Early Childhood Educator

Fun Place 2B
11.2013

Early Childhood Educator

Arlequin
- 03.2017

Youth Worker

Riverview Boys and Girls Club
- 02.2016

Educational Assistant -

New Brunswick Community College

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

New Brunswick Community College

Grade 12 Diploma -

John Caldwell School

Autism Certificate

SARAH DUFRESNE