Venessa Dasilva

venessa.dasilva@tcdsb.org

13a Alcan Ave, Brownsline, Toronto, Ontario m8w1v2

416-890-5664

Objective
As an experienced educator, I would like to devise captivating, fascinating, and unique practices
of teaching that creates interest in children. With the help of my cordial nature, I would like to
build good rapport with children, families as well as educators around me.

Experience:
September 2010- present: Homeroom Early Childhood Educator: Kindergarten
Toronto Catholic District School Board- St. Anthony

Implementation of the Early Learning Program.

Incorporate different aspects of the Reggio Emilia philosophy to current practice.
Educate children ages 4-6 years of age in a play-based learning environment.
Planning & implementation of age appropriate activities to enhance all areas of healthy
development.
Effectively adapted and modified lessons to fit the needs of the individual child.
Create documentation panels geared towards different audiences.
Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents through daily communication
and feedback.
Provide support for parents as needed.
Organize and implement curriculum night, parent teacher interviews, concerts, graduation
and all other yearly events.
Active member of the Educators Mentoring Educators team with TCDSB.

City Of Toronto
Children Services
January 2008-2010
Early Childhood Educator
Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate programs to the assigned age group,
to enhance childrens physical, social and emotional development.
Ensured all aspects of the program were non-discriminatory, racially sensitive, culturally
appropriate and non biased.

Incorporated learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children.
Evaluated the programs and recommended new activities and programming to improve
effectiveness in meeting the interests of the children.
Established and maintained an open, cooperarative partnership with each childs family.
Planned and implemented field trips, Family Fridays and special events.
Created resourceful displays, pamphlets & newsletter for parents on relevant topics .

Education
Sept 01-June 05

Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

Sept 06- June 08

George Brown College

Early Childhood Education
University of Guelph Humber
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood
Education

Up to date:

Canadian Red Cross

First Aid and CPR Training Certificate

Additional Education

Getting the Latest Buzz on Reading

Building Meaningful, Enjoyable & Purposeful Conversation in the Kindergarten
Classroom
Celebrating the gifts in ELKP team
Crayola Early Years
Making Learning Visible: Documentation as Assessment for Full Day Kindergarten
Time for Play! Everyday!

Additional Activities, Volunteer and Interests

EME- Participate in facilitating professional development opportunities for educators

Share classroom experiences and knowledge at conferences, in-services and workshops
across the board
Me-To-We committee
Yearly participant of Ride for Heart