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This was an appreciation letter I received from the school house early care and learning centre. I was an ECEA/support staff. Some of my roles involved cycling between three classrooms of children ages 2-5. This was a full day program where I assisted ECE’s through lunch, play, nap and transition times. I also was responsible for cleaning, doing laundry and washing dishes. I created strong relationships throughout my stay at this school house and the letter is an example of the connections I was able to create with my fellow staff members. This letter acknowledges my dedication and hard work I put in, and is validating my effort and commitment I have towards quality, safe and supportive care. This shows my competence in managing and nurturing children effectively. This shows I have a track record of successful experiences in the field. This shows my positive impact I made in my previous role as an ECEA and gives insight into my qualification and work ethic. I also found this letter to boost my self confidence as a child care practitioner and is a reminder that in my short time practicing I have made positive impacts on the lives of children and centre’s I had the joy of being a part of.

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This document is my High School Diploma which allowed me to further my education at the Toronto Metropolitan University in the field of Child and Youth Care. To work with children I this is a legal requirement so I deemed it crucial I met the educational threshold so I could comply with the laws and regulations. This shows I have a foundational level of education and am competent in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts and science. It also demonstrates I have the essential communication skills and am able to teach and support children in their own educational journey. This certificate shows I am committed to education and personal growth and can be a positive example for the youth I interact with. This is where my understanding of child development began and is the core of my learning of developmental stages, learning needs and behavior. Displaying these documents shows my commitment to safety and responsibility. Being a part of the school institutions myself I understand the standard and expectations of a classroom. This was my foundation for starting my work with children and brought me the knowledge to support young learners like I once was.

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This certificate was given to me after working with the Big Brother Big Sisters of Halton’s tutoring club. This involved going to a school weekly and working one on one with a student who was struggling developmentally, emotionally or intellectually. We helped them with their homework, played games and ensured their wellbeing. I was honored to work for this organization and it motivated me to pursue further education involving working with children. I devoted the required time per week to this child and was a consistent person in their lives to support. This organization has been running for over 100 years and is a big support in most communities. I was able to be a positive role model and create a supportive relationship that was valuable and impactful for the student involved. I was able to offer the student guidance, support and encouragement which can influence the personal, social and academic development of the student I worked with. This certificate shows I have worked one-to-one mentoring a student which allowed me to individualize my attention and their needs directly to the youth. Being a caring and supportive mentor I helped increase the child’s self-esteem and confidence, helping them develop their self image and belief in themselves in positive ways.

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I received the ECEA certificate when I worked out in British Columbia for a summer at a school house. This was necessary for me to work at the schoolhouse and I was proud to be able to complete enough education that I was able to receive it. This shows I have worked with a team to plan, organize and implement programs for children from the ages of infancy- 12 years. I have provided care of children as young as infants and as old as school age individuals. I led children in activities that help them develop intellectually, physically and emotionally while also ensuring their safety and wellbeing. As a qualified ECEA I have been able to lead activities such as gross motor, fine motor and providing children with opportunities to express themselves. I have maintained an environment that protects the health, security and wellbeing of children. I have assessed the ability, interests and needs of children and discussed with parents and fellow staff members on progress and problems they may be facing. I supported ECE’s in running a functional child care center, ensuring ratios and being a support for anything the ECE’s needed. This certificate shows I have completed the required education in early childhood education, I have experience in child care and completed the training and understand licensing and guidelines of a child care center.

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WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information system. This is a system created to ensure the safe handling, use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials in the workplace. This protects the health and safety of myself and others I work with by giving me information and training on the hazards associated with materials I could handle and the necessary precautions to mitigate risks. I learned the standardized labels and safety data sheets associated with different materials, which taught me to understand the risk associated with the substances being handled and how to handle them safely. I also feel more prepared for emergencies with this training as I am better prepared to respond to a chemical spill or other hazardous material incident. I know how to handle emergencies, use personal protective equipment and what steps need to be taken to contain and mitigate potential hazards. Having this makes me feel confident in decreasing workplace injuries, incidents and illnesses related to hazardous materials exposure and handling. I understand the purpose of WHMIS and the roles of responsibilities I have and those I work with and under. I learned what the WHIMIs labels are and understand the significance and precautions involved with them. I know how to read and interpret the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) which tells me information about hazardous materials, their properties and safety precautions.

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This course on research ethics and conduct is very important when working with children and their families. I learned the ethical principles and guidelines for conducting research involving human participants. When involving children these guidelines must adhere to the highest of standards to protect their rights, welfare, privacy and willing participation. This course provided me with this knowledge about the principles and best practices. Children are vulnerable due to their age and limited power to make their own decisions. This course taught me how to ensure their protection throughout a research process, like obtaining informed consent from parents or guardians, minimizing risks and handley sensitive topics appropriately. The TCPS course also teaches how to evaluate the potential benefits and risks when involving children in a study. Also, I learned the importance of understanding the unique perspectives, needs and experiences that must be considered when doing research. The course emphasized honesty, integrity and transparency when dealing with research participants, funders and the broader academic community. Overall, the course provided me with essential guidance and knowledge to conduct ethically sound research involving children. By prioritizing ethical considerations researchers can contribute to advancing knowledge while safeguarding the rights and well being of the children involved.

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This document is my police record check, also known as vulnerable sector check or background check. This is important in safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of children in various settings. The main purpose of this is to identify criminal history or offenses that could pose a risk to children. To have this document shows I am not going to be placing children in harmful or dangerous situations. This document also helps prevent abuse and mistreatment as individuals with a history of violence, abuse or neglect aren’t going to be placed in positions of trust and responsibility over children. This also builds trust and confidence with the parents and guardians as it assures that their children are in safe hands. Also, having this updated as I work with children tells me the organizations I am a part of are following the proper regulations and are taking steps to protect children. The organization also shows they prioritize child safety which gives them a positive reputation within a community. This is one part of the screening process when working with children and I keep this document updated and on hand.

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I received this certificate by completing Schedule 1 and 4 of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) licensing standards self-test. This ensures I understand the licensing standards to meet the specific safety and quality requirements. This can be staff-to child ratios, healthy and safety protocols and staff qualifications. This certificate also shows I understand the importance of developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that promote learning and growth. This shows my commitment to providing quality care, which can also give parents and guardians peace of mind of who is watching over their children. I understand the guidelines that all child care centre should be following. The goals of this Act are to promote children's learning, development, health, and well-being, as well as to increase their safety. This certificate gives me an understanding of staff/child ratio and how much space is required for the amount of students and staff. I learned what to do and how to handle a serious occurrence happening while I’m working. It taught me how to handle food safety and nutrition. Also, what parents must know and understand when signing their children up into a child care program. That my qualifications, training and development should be consistently looked on and improved on throughout my time as a practitioner.

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An after school mentoring program for kids