7 Craiglee Drive, Toronto, ON M1N 2L7

DEEPIKA RAKIT Cell: (647) 746-6255 Email: deepikarakit@outlook.com

Core Competencies

 Professional communication and efficient time-management skills.

 Excellent interpersonal, organizational and cooperation skills.
 Effective problem-solving, prioritization and multi tasking skills under pressure.
 Outstanding ability to establish and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
 Extensive experience working with families and reaching their identified goals.

Education

Durham College, Early Childhood Education Diploma May. 2018 - Present

University of Toronto, Social Sciences (Mental Health) Degree Aug. 2016

Employment History

City of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Dec. 2017 – Present

Child Care Aide
 Welcome children and families into an all inclusive, accessible and secure environment.
 Ensure the highest level of care and supervision of children 0-12years.
 Communicate child care centre policies, procedures and services with parents and families.
 Complete weekly charts and communicate the development and progress of children.
 Answer general phone inquiries and resolve conflict situations regarding parent complaints or confusions.
 Aware of programs, community services and resources available to families for involvement.
 Maintain strong relationships with the children and actively participate in their daily transitions.
 Provide support to new staff members by explaining classroom procedures and assigning daily tasks.

YMCA of Greater Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Mar. 2016 – Dec. 2017

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
 Demonstrated an understanding of YMCA’s curriculum for all ages, policies and procedures.
 Answered relevant questions and inquiries from families regarding the program, schedule and other
information about the centre.
 Assisted ECE with preparing and executing planned curriculum for kindergarten and school aged children.
 Collected children based observations and documented them into their individual portfolios.
 Supported families with special needs children and communicated strategies to reach individual goals.
 Updated monthly newsletters and offered additional resources to children and families.

Distillery District Early Learning Child Care Centre, Toronto, Ontario Jun. 2015 – Mar. 2016
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
 Managed a classroom with 16 preschool children and ensured their attendance and safety.
 Observed children during play time and created weekly curriculum and activities based on their interests.
 Executed planned activities to assist children with their overall skills and development.
 Conducted one on one conversations with parents/guardians by phone/in person regarding their child’s day,
development, behavioral issues and further improvements.
  Organized classroom events and outings to encourage participation and involvement from parents and
families.

Mothercraft Child Care Centre, Toronto, Ontario Apr. 2015 – Jun. 2015
Early Childhood Assistant Supply
 Created and provided a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere for the children within the classroom.
 Supervised and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum for children between ages 6 months
to 6 years.
 Fulfilled daily responsibilities and ensured the safety and cleanliness of the classroom at all times.

Rose Avenue Day Care Centre, Toronto, Ontario Jan. 2015 – Apr. 2015
Student Early Childhood Assistant
 Assisted co-operating ECE’s with the supervision of sixteen preschool children.
 Implemented developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis.
 Communicated child’s health and development with parents and families.
 Maintained ongoing interactions and communication with children.

Queen Street Child Care Centre, Toronto, Ontario Sep. 2014 – Dec. 2014
Student Early Childhood Assistant
 Ensured safety and supervision of ten infants at all times.
 Supported RECE professionals with planning and executing daily curriculum and activities.
 Planned and implemented various activities that had incorporated diversity and teacher made materials.
 Observed and recorded required information onto each individual child’s chart.

Certification

Emergency First Aid CPR, Toronto, Ontario January 2018 – January 2021
Health Care Professional

Kids Have Stress Too, Durham, Ontario December 2018

Online Preschool, Kindergarten and Parent Program Level One