Lori Hamar_____________________________________________
2009 Cameron Street, Victoria, BC V8T 3N4 * 250-388-0600 * lorihamar@uvic.ca
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Over 20 years experience in arts education
- Over 10 years experience in early childhood education
- Proven skills in brain-based dance education
- Demonstrated ability to deliver community-based projects
- Currently studying Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood Educator 2011 -2016
Castleview Childcare Centre, Victoria, BC
- Responsible for the supervision, safety and well being of children in group care, aged 30 months to 5 years old
- Recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques
- Share in the responsibility for planning, preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- Participate fully and consistently as a conscientious team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program and centre; maintain regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers
- Establishes and maintains regular communication with parents
Early Childhood Educator (part-time) 2007-2011
Castleview Childcare, Camosun College Childcare (2 locations), and UVIC Childcare, Victoria, BC
- Responsible for the supervision, safety and well being of the children
- Recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behaviour management techniques
- Share in the responsibility for preparing and implementing stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s creativity and learning and promote each child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- Participate as a conscientious team member in caring for the children; maintain regular and open communication with program team members and all other co-workers
Early Childhood Educator July-August, 2006
Fernwood Community Centre, Victoria, BC
- full time work, please see above description
Creative Dance Instructor 2006-present
Castleview Childcare Centre, Selkirk Montessori after school program , Victoria, BC
- design and implement developmentally appropriate dance classes for 3-5 year olds
- brain-based dance education, employing best practices to support healthy brain development
- conceptual instruction, exploring a new idea weekly through improvisation
- skill development through observation and repetition
- creation through collaboration and task-solving
Creative Dance Instructor 2003-2011
Rainbow Express Child Care, Victoria Dance Connection, Camosun College Childcare, St. Margaret’s School, Sundance Elementary School, Crystal Pool, Victoria, BC
- Weekly classes, varying units of time
- See above description
Creative Dance Instructor 2008
Craigflower Elementary School,
- 3 week residency instructing creative dance, kindergarten to grade 5
Children’s Supervisor 2003–2005
Keating Out of School Care, Fairfield Community Centre Out of School Care, Victoria, BC
- Creative and innovative in the time spent with the children
- Self-motivating and enthusiastic in carrying out the duties
- Foster self esteem and problem solving with in the children
- Create an atmosphere of safety, belonging and positive development for each child
- Provide positive role-modeling for child participants
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Creative Dance Instructor 2001-2004
Sundance Elementary School, Victoria, BC
- instructed creative dance classes, supervised field trips, organized and volunteered for Winter Celebrations, Talent Shows, Halloween, Dawn to Dusk, and fundraising
Volunteer Counsellor 2000-2008
Citizen’s Counselling Centre, Victoria, BC
- completed 10 month training program and volunteer as an adult counsellor
EDUCATION
School of Child and Youth Care present
University of Victoria
Early Learning and Care Program Diploma 2013
ECCE Program Certificate 2006
Camosun College, Victoria, BC
Dance Program Diploma 1983 – 1985
Grant MacEwan Community College, Edmonton, Alberta
REFERENCES
- Available upon request