Email : shannonjohnstone@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-863-4023
Days and Hours Available: July 13th- September 30th 2025, any weekdays or times
Expected Hourly Wage: 30.00- 35.00/ hour
Best time to contact: Anytime
Years of experience: 15-19
Training:
ECE certificate
Additional Details : Shannon Kathleen Johnstone 885 Ellery Street Victoria, British Columbia Canada shannonjohnstone@shaw.ca 1-250-863-4023 Professional Summary: I am a passionate Early Childhood Educator with 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in young children. I am skilled in behavioral modeling, developmentally appropriate teaching techniques, and creating inclusive environments. Known for my creativity, patience, and sense of humour, I possess the ability to engage children through diverse, hands-on learning experiences. I have a proven track record as a Lead teacher for both Preschool and Daycare settings, where I managed curriculum, schedules, family communications, and staff development. I also have a strong commitment to supporting children’s individual needs, promoting acceptance, and advocating for diversity. I am seeking an opportunity to teach in a new community abroad, contributing to children’s development in a diverse cultural context. Skills: • Expertise in implementing hands-on, play based strategies for experiential learning, including tabletop stations and arts and crafts in a theme-based environment. • Proficient in creating safe indoor and outdoor play environments tailored for toddler aged children. • Experienced in establishing and maintaining daily routines to help children feel secure, supporting personal hygiene and developmental milestones. • Skilled in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and strategies for diverse learning styles. • Effective at increasing cognitive and listening skills through circle times and group activities. • Strong collaborator with parents, fostering seamless communication and building strong support networks. • Ability to identify children with special needs and provide tailored strategies to support emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns. • Expertise in creating activities and lesson plans for subjects including early math, science, reading, writing, emotional regulation, and cognitive development. • Dedicated to teaching values of empathy, kindness, and understanding with humour and patience. • Skilled at managing classroom environments with clear rules and positive reinforcement techniques, such as preventive guidance. Professional Experience: Lead Early Childhood Educator Doncaster Oakcrest Childcare Society Victoria, British Columbia September 2020- Present • Created and implemented the program, curriculum, schedule, and managed staff in a childcare environment. • Responsible for hiring and training new staff. • Implemented a safety and hygiene protocol for new families entering the program. Early Childhood Educator Stepping Stones Preschool Kelowna, British Columbia September 2011- June 2020 • Lead four-year-old Preschool Educator for two classes of twenty children. • Assistant Educator for two classes of twenty children in the three-year-old Preschool program • Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for all learning styles to promote physical, mental, and cognitive development. Early Childhood Educator Assistant Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Kelowna, British Columbia March 2010- August 2011 • Worked as an Early Childhood Education Assistant in the Daycare facility and After School program. • Supported faculty and programs by managing children in group activities, field trips, special events and transitions. Education: TEFL Teaching Abroad and Teaching to Young Learners Certificate OISE University of Toronto Completed February 2025 Early Childhood Education Northern Lights College Dawson Creek, British Columbia Graduated July 2013 with Honours Diploma in Graphic Design Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology Oakville, Ontario Graduated June 1992 Certifications: • CPR-C / AED First Aid recertification, July 2024 • 40 Workshop hours to maintain ECE Certificate References: Reference letters are available upon request.     Shannon Kathleen Johnstone 885 Ellery Street Victoria, British Columbia Canada shannonjohnstone@shaw.ca 1-250-863-4023 Professional Summary: I am a passionate Early Childhood Educator with 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in young children. I am skilled in behavioral modeling, developmentally appropriate teaching techniques, and creating inclusive environments. Known for my creativity, patience, and sense of humour, I possess the ability to engage children through diverse, hands-on learning experiences. I have a proven track record as a Lead teacher for both Preschool and Daycare settings, where I managed curriculum, schedules, family communications, and staff development. I also have a strong commitment to supporting children’s individual needs, promoting acceptance, and advocating for diversity. I am seeking an opportunity to teach in a new community abroad, contributing to children’s development in a diverse cultural context. Skills: • Expertise in implementing hands-on, play based strategies for experiential learning, including tabletop stations and arts and crafts in a theme-based environment. • Proficient in creating safe indoor and outdoor play environments tailored for toddler aged children. • Experienced in establishing and maintaining daily routines to help children feel secure, supporting personal hygiene and developmental milestones. • Skilled in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and strategies for diverse learning styles. • Effective at increasing cognitive and listening skills through circle times and group activities. • Strong collaborator with parents, fostering seamless communication and building strong support networks. • Ability to identify children with special needs and provide tailored strategies to support emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns. • Expertise in creating activities and lesson plans for subjects including early math, science, reading, writing, emotional regulation, and cognitive development. • Dedicated to teaching values of empathy, kindness, and understanding with humour and patience. • Skilled at managing classroom environments with clear rules and positive reinforcement techniques, such as preventive guidance. Professional Experience: Lead Early Childhood Educator Doncaster Oakcrest Childcare Society Victoria, British Columbia September 2020- Present • Created and implemented the program, curriculum, schedule, and managed staff in a childcare environment. • Responsible for hiring and training new staff. • Implemented a safety and hygiene protocol for new families entering the program. Early Childhood Educator Stepping Stones Preschool Kelowna, British Columbia September 2011- June 2020 • Lead four-year-old Preschool Educator for two classes of twenty children. • Assistant Educator for two classes of twenty children in the three-year-old Preschool program • Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for all learning styles to promote physical, mental, and cognitive development. Early Childhood Educator Assistant Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Kelowna, British Columbia March 2010- August 2011 • Worked as an Early Childhood Education Assistant in the Daycare facility and After School program. • Supported faculty and programs by managing children in group activities, field trips, special events and transitions. Education: TEFL Teaching Abroad and Teaching to Young Learners Certificate OISE University of Toronto Completed February 2025 Early Childhood Education Northern Lights College Dawson Creek, British Columbia Graduated July 2013 with Honours Diploma in Graphic Design Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology Oakville, Ontario Graduated June 1992 Certifications: • CPR-C / AED First Aid recertification, July 2024 • 40 Workshop hours to maintain ECE Certificate References: Reference letters are available upon request.     Shannon Kathleen Johnstone 885 Ellery Street Victoria, British Columbia Canada shannonjohnstone@shaw.ca 1-250-863-4023 Professional Summary: I am a passionate Early Childhood Educator with 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in young children. I am skilled in behavioral modeling, developmentally appropriate teaching techniques, and creating inclusive environments. Known for my creativity, patience, and sense of humour, I possess the ability to engage children through diverse, hands-on learning experiences. I have a proven track record as a Lead teacher for both Preschool and Daycare settings, where I managed curriculum, schedules, family communications, and staff development. I also have a strong commitment to supporting children’s individual needs, promoting acceptance, and advocating for diversity. I am seeking an opportunity to teach in a new community abroad, contributing to children’s development in a diverse cultural context. Skills: • Expertise in implementing hands-on, play based strategies for experiential learning, including tabletop stations and arts and crafts in a theme-based environment. • Proficient in creating safe indoor and outdoor play environments tailored for toddler aged children. • Experienced in establishing and maintaining daily routines to help children feel secure, supporting personal hygiene and developmental milestones. • Skilled in creating and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and strategies for diverse learning styles. • Effective at increasing cognitive and listening skills through circle times and group activities. • Strong collaborator with parents, fostering seamless communication and building strong support networks. • Ability to identify children with special needs and provide tailored strategies to support emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns. • Expertise in creating activities and lesson plans for subjects including early math, science, reading, writing, emotional regulation, and cognitive development. • Dedicated to teaching values of empathy, kindness, and understanding with humour and patience. • Skilled at managing classroom environments with clear rules and positive reinforcement techniques, such as preventive guidance. Professional Experience: Lead Early Childhood Educator Doncaster Oakcrest Childcare Society Victoria, British Columbia September 2020- Present • Created and implemented the program, curriculum, schedule, and managed staff in a childcare environment. • Responsible for hiring and training new staff. • Implemented a safety and hygiene protocol for new families entering the program. Early Childhood Educator Stepping Stones Preschool Kelowna, British Columbia September 2011- June 2020 • Lead four-year-old Preschool Educator for two classes of twenty children. • Assistant Educator for two classes of twenty children in the three-year-old Preschool program • Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum and strategies for all learning styles to promote physical, mental, and cognitive development. Early Childhood Educator Assistant Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Kelowna, British Columbia March 2010- August 2011 • Worked as an Early Childhood Education Assistant in the Daycare facility and After School program. • Supported faculty and programs by managing children in group activities, field trips, special events and transitions. Education: TEFL Teaching Abroad and Teaching to Young Learners Certificate OISE University of Toronto Completed February 2025 Early Childhood Education Northern Lights College Dawson Creek, British Columbia Graduated July 2013 with Honours Diploma in Graphic Design Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology Oakville, Ontario Graduated June 1992 Certifications: • CPR-C / AED First Aid recertification, July 2024 • 40 Workshop hours to maintain ECE Certificate References: Reference letters are available upon request.