CHANTELLE CULVER

EDUCATION
Medaille College Buffalo, New York Present
Masters of Science in Education, graduation expected December 2017

Mohawk College Hamilton, Ontario 2012 2014

Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators

McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario 2008 - 2012

Bachelor of Arts, Geography

CREDENTIALS
Registered Early Childhood Educator October 2nd 2014
CPR Level C, First Aid
Elementary Signed English Certificate of Merit - 10 week course
Vision 2010 Student Leadership Forum - McMaster Students Union
Bullying Workshop - Affiliated Services of Children and Youth (ASCY)
Team Building ASCY
Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Part 1 ASCY
Determining our Future through the Right Attitude M. Czajkoswski

WORK EXPERIENCE
Halton Catholic District School Board 2014-Present
Designated Early Childhood Educator (Supply and Long Term Positions)
Working alongside qualified Full Day Kindergarten (FDK) staff to help implement
the new curriculum which supports the development of children through a play to
learn philosophy
1 year LTO at St.Andrew Elementary School, Oakville
2 month Long Term (LTO) at St.John Paul Elementary School, Oakville

Halton District School Board

Designated Early Childhood Educator (Supply) 2014-2016
Working as a substitute ECE to ensure consistency in the delivery of the FDK
program
Educational Assistant (Supply)
Working one on one with children who have various developmental, physical and
social needs

Peel District School Board

Designated Early Childhood Educator (Supply) 2014 - 2015
 Working in Full Day Kindergarten alongside the classroom teacher to implement
inquiry based learning throughout the classroom

Paint Nite Company

Art Instructor 2015-2016
Teaching groups of 30-40 adults step by step instruction to create various forms of art
work through the use of acrylic based paint

Waterdown District Childrens Centre 2012 to Present

Mary Hopkins Elementary School
Kindergarten and School-Age Before and After School Care
Site Supervisor
Supervisor responsibilities including overseeing the programs day to day activities,
ensuring proper Ministry approved practices are used and implemented as well as
supporting two additional staff members
Providing extended day care and ensuring a seamless day which supports children in
all areas of their development
Team planning of motivating activities and creative centers to provide engaging
learning for two children with diagnosed developmental disabilities.
Use of Smart Board technology to implement interactive educational opportunities
Team led circle time used to promote social and emotional development through
positive interactions and cooperation between peers

Guy Brown Elementary School

Kindergarten and School-Age Before and After School Care
Planned and implemented age appropriate programming to stimulate the childrens
growth through fine and gross motor activities
Promoted a supportive and safe environment to support development of self-esteem
and positive behavior through self-regulation and behavior management strategies

Allan A. Greenleaf
Kindergarten and School-Age Before and After School Care
A main priority is to ensure quality programming is provided in a time efficient way
Caring for a child who is globally delayed and requires constant supervision and
assistance as well as two children who are diagnosed with learning disabilities

Preschool Classroom
Support Facilitator
Provide equitable and inclusive care for two children with identified exceptionalities.
One child requires total care of her physical needs, as she is in a wheelchair and
wears hearing implants. This child has no movement of her body and no means of
communication either verbal or non-verbal. The other child has been diagnosed with
Autism and requires support throughout transitions and basic daily routines.
Camp Waterdown
Summer Camp Counselor, Kindergarten- Aged 2012 - 2014
Provide an exciting and stimulating environment through the means of detailed and
theme based weeks, allowing for free expression and extension of interests and
strengths
Actively engage and work with children and parents to increase the social, emotional
and physical development of the children who may be starting school in September
and modeling interactive relationships with other children
Following safety policies and procedures throughout the day is of the utmost
importance

Program Facilitator 2013

Applied differentiated activities for several themed weeks including arts, science,
sports, outdoor adventure, eco awareness and performance week
Created program plans for all groups, invited community members for performances
as well as completing and following through with the weekly budgets
Co-created and enforced behavior management strategies with the children to
promote a positive and safe learning environment

McMaster Students Union Childcare Centre 2010-2012

Early Childhood Educators Assistant
Prepared unique lessons for children making use of indoor and outdoor materials and
supplies
Worked together with staff to implement new learning experiences which promoted
diversity amongst the centre
Assisted ECE Staff in leading children between facilities in a supervised and orderly
fashion to ensure safety for all students

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Girl Guides Canada 1 year
Guiding young females through the Sparks program once a week. Duties include
planning and implementation of various themed based activities which support
leadership, self-esteem and value in 5-6 year olds

Mary Hopkins Elementary School - 6 months

Assist to implement creative programming, behavior management and provide
exceptional support to students

Horizons Leadership Developer and Delegate- 3 years

Mentored and encouraged incoming student leaders to become involved in the
campus life at McMaster University by helping them feel comfortable in their
transition to university life as well as a new and potentially intimidating academic
environment
Learning and Fun (LAF) Community Volunteer Action - 1 year
Emphasized the importance of hard work ethic and completing homework, ensuring a
safe space and group play within an after school program to build confidence and
encourage proper interactions with peers