Mckayla Ward

Learn and Lead is a daycare centre for kids from 3 months- 6 years old

• Taking care of 14 kids aged 5-6 , which was the Grade R class
• Preparing lesson plans, arranging theme tables
• Maintained well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviour.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as phonics, numbers and number names, shapes
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Showcase children's work to boost their self-esteem and to keep them motivated
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
• Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
• Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.

Floated between Classrooms, assisting a wide range of students between Grade 1 and Grade 3

• Assisted Teacher with lessons plans and classroom activities
• Helped kids with homework after school
• Provided individualized support for struggling students,especially those with learning disabilities and special needs.
• Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
• Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
• Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
• Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
• Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
• Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
• Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
• Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
• Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.

• Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviours.
• Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
• Watched and redirected inappropriate student behaviour.
• Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
• Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Assisted older children with homework assignments, providing support and mentoring.
• Helped children with homework assignments.
• Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
• Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
• Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
• Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
• Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.

• Working with Infants and Toddlers
• Learned effective and appropriate care giving and practices utilized in infant/toddler care
• Providing Quality, nuturing care to infants and Toddlers
• Responsibilities included general child care and feeding, cleanup, attention to health and safety
• Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Developed positive relationships with teachers and parents through regular communication
• help children develop with age-appropriate activities
• routine hygiene and feeding
• safe-sleeping protocols
• Ensure a safe and interactive class environment
• Stimulate Toddlers to participate in activities.
• Demonstrating skills to properly address the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.

• Picked stock according to order sheets and prepared for transport.
• Restocked shelves and helped customers locate desired items.
• Received and checked incoming goods for damage and discrepancies with paperwork.
• Ensured a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment for customers and staff alike.
• Managed receiving area efficiently by organizing incoming shipments and verifying accuracy against purchase orders.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize store operations and achieve performance goals.
• Prepared merchandise for display, ensuring proper labeling, pricing, and organization on shelves.
• Resolved customer complaints professionally, providing solutions that met both their needs and company policies.