Apinder Kaur Sawhney

Compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator and Teacher with over 15 years of experience supporting children from infancy through Junior High School. Skilled in developing inclusive programs, fostering emotional and social growth, and collaborating with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Strong knowledge of child protection, family services, and crisis intervention.

Multilingual professional committed to creating safe, respectful, and nurturing environments for children and families.

Early Childhood Educator / Lead Educator - K.I.D.S INC.

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Planned and maintained learning environment for kindergarten students.
• Collaborated with schoolteachers, educational assistants, administration, and parents to support school initiatives and events.
• Planned and adapted activities for diverse learning needs and used hands-on activities.

Early Childhood Educator/ Mentor - Behavioral Health Foundation

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Support children in families affected by addiction, focusing on emotional, physical, and social development.
• Mentor parents in creating stable and nurturing home environments.
• Adapt programming for children with developmental, behavioral, and physical challenges.

Early Childhood Educator - YMCA-YWCA

(2017-01 - 2022-12)

• Planned and implemented daily activities to meet physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Observed and documented child development, addressing concerns in collaboration with parents.
• Fostered inclusive classroom environments that promoted respect and participation.

Supervisor - Beautiful Savior Lutheran School / Daycare

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Supervised staff, developed program plans, and maintained compliance with childcare regulations.
• Created positive and motivated environment between staff and organization.
• Guided staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and developmentally appropriate care.
• Provided professional and accurate customer service to the families and School Board
• Supported the Recruiting Process and trained the staff.

Substitute Teacher - Pembina Trails School Division

(2010-01 - 2017-12)

• Delivered classroom instruction across grade levels in the absence of full-time teachers.
• Adapted lesson plans quickly to maintain continuity of student learning.
• Developed strong classroom management and adaptability skills.

Early Childhood Educator - Little Bo Peep Early Learning Centre - Winnipeg

(2009-01 - 2016-12)

• Designed age-appropriate programs for children from infancy to school age.
• Monitored progress, supported families, and provided individualized care.

Undergraduate Degree - Child Development / ECE III minor in Administration and Leadership - University of Winnipeg (2024-01 - 2024-12)

Diploma - Early Childhood Education II (2011-01 - 2011-12)

Masters - English - Punjabi University, Patiala, India (1998-01 - 1998-12)

Bachelor of Education - Education - Punjabi University, Patiala, India (1996-01 - 1996-12)

Bachelor of Science - Science - Punjabi University, Patiala, India (1995-01 - 1995-12)