Cheryl Bennett

Supporting educators in creating a safe, inclusive, and play-based learning environment while following the principles of How Does Learning Happen? (Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years) by promoting children's belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression through observation, positive guidance, and responsive interactions. Assisting with daily routines, activities, and supervision to support children's development and learning.

Head Teaching Assistant - Waterview Childcare - 1324 Oxford St. Oshawa, ON

(2024-05)

• Supporting educators in creating a safe, inclusive, and play-based learning environment while following the principles of How Does Learning Happen? (Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years) by promoting children's belonging, well-being, engagement, and expression through observation, positive guidance, and responsive interactions.
• Assisting with daily routines, activities, and supervision to support children's development and learning.

Supply Educational Assistant - Durham Catholic District School Board

(2026-04)

• Provide on-call classroom support across multiple schools, adapting quickly to different environments and student needs
• Assist students with diverse learning needs, including developmental, behavioural, and physical exceptionalities
• Support implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under teacher direction
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment

Customer Service Representative, Cash Office and Floor Employee - Canadian Tire - 441 Gibb St. Oshawa, ON

(2021-10 - 2025-01)

• Efficiently handle daily cash transactions, totaling thousands of dollars
• Efficiently manage paperwork for processing claims related to damaged items in inventory
• Merchandising the store
• Monitor the storefront and cashiers while managing their break schedule

Behavioural Monitoring (Student Placement) - Dr. CF Cannon - Oshawa ON

(2023-10 - 2023-12)

• Social/emotional regulation monitoring in children aged three to five
• Observed and documented behavioural patterns in students
• Conducted behavioural analyst
• Connected meaningfully with students and staff

Kindergarten Classroom Assistant (Volunteer) - Dr. CF Cannon - Oshawa ON

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Collaborate with teacher to create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment
• Supervise and ensure safety of students
• Assist with classroom organization, including material preparation
• Implement positive behavior management strategies to promote a respectful and inclusive atmosphere

Early Childcare Assistant (Student Placement) - Waterview Childcare - Oshawa ON

(2024-01 - 2024-03)

• Aided in facilitating the before and after school program with school age children.
• Worked under Early Childhood Educators to foster an engaging learning environment
• Followed Ministry of Education, DROC and Health Department guidelines

Ontario College Diploma - Early Childhood Education – Fast Track - Fanshawe College (2025-09)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Child & Youth Studies - Trent University (2022-09)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School (2018-09 - 2022-06)