Cecilia Fernandes
ceciliaf@my.yorku.ca
Education
2018 - Present
Bachelor of Education
York University
Catholic Education Centre
Toronto, ON
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2016
Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
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2014
Early Childhood Education Diploma
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
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2011
Portuguese Diploma
Escola Portuguesa Novos Horizontes
Toronto, ON
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Supply Registered Early Childhood Educator
Macaulay Child Development Centre
Toronto, ON
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ensure licensing standards are met
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complete AQI assessment
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implement activities per the Early Learning for Every Child Today Framework
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work closely with staff, children and families
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2017 - Present
Portuguese School Teacher
Escola Portuguesa Novos Horizontes
Toronto, ON​
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teach children how to read, speak and write in the Portuguese language
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create lesson plans that are inclusive for all children
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use Portuguese songs and stories to engage the children
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grade work and test based on appropriate criteria
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Practicums
2017
Intern Early Childhood Leader
College - Montrose Children's Place
Toronto, ON
Ontario Early Years drop in program
created and implemented program plans
interacted with children, families, caregivers and community
planed, organized and executed workshops and field trips
created and documented staff schedules and hours
2014
Student Early Childhood Educator
University of Toronto Early Learning Centre (OISE)
Toronto, ON
preschool/Kindergarten room
observed and assessed children's development and behaviour
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2013
Student Early Childhood Educator
Harbourfront Child Care Centre
Toronto, ON
preschool room
provided information on community events and resources
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2013
Student Early Childhood Educator
Rawlinson Child Care Centre
Toronto, ON
toddler room
provided activities that developed that children's different developmental domains ​
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2012
Student Early Childhood Educator
Centro Clinton Daycare Centre
Toronto, ON
school age room
discussed children's development with parents
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Volunteer Experience
2010 - Present
Community Group Member
Rancho Folclorico Amigos do Minho
Toronto, ON
assist young children in learning the traditional Portuguese folklore dances
help organize and arrange performances
work closely with community vendors to set up fundraising events
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Awards/Certificates & Memberships/Trainings
2014 - Present
Registered Early Childhood Educator
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2013 - Present
Member of AECEO
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2018 - 2021
First Aid & CPR
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2018
Research Presenter at the 15th Annual George Brown College & University of Toronto (OISE) Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development: Equity, Access & Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care.
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2018
Attended the Canadian Association of Teachers of Portuguese Symposium on "Ensino de Portuguese no Canadá (Teaching Portuguese in Canada).
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2018
Attended the Camões Coordination of Portuguese Teaching in Canada's Workshop on "Aprender Português, Interagindo Oralmente” (Learning Portuguese Orally Interactively).
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2018
Attended & Volunteered at the When Faith Meets Pedagogy Conference
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2014
Dean's Honour Roll
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2013
Child Abuse Training
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References
Available upon request