Jeremy Verkley
Early Childhood Educator
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About
I am an experienced level three ECE, looking for work where I can support children's growth and development, and spread my knowledge and skills to help more children than just a single room. I enjoy teach and training people of all ages and look forward to working independently or with a team.
Experience
ECE | Strathmore, Alberta at Braineer Academy (2026-03 – Present)
- Assist in the establishment of routine for a new program
- Mentor other educators as they complete their practicum
- Take on additional responsibilities such as closing, co-ordination of development plans
- Provide extra support to higher needs children with autism, ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy
- Handle communication of incidents with families and wifi in concert with them
- Support potty training and room transition
- Provide recommendations for room design, outdoor play area design, and operational area requests
ECE Float | Calgary, Alberta at YMCA Remmington (2025-08 – 2025-04)
- Supplement observations to support planning
- Transition between Infant to kinder ages in a support role
- Supervise the swimming program for Preschool and kinder rooms
ECE | Calgary, Alberta at Little Steps Childcare (2022-08 – 2023-06)
- Primary educator for ages 10+ and 5-6
- Observe and document children to create emergent curriculum
- Facilitate drop off and pick up from school, as well as daily quick observations
Western Canada Sales Rep. | Sask, AB, BC at Opus Floors Canada (2016-01 – 2021-12)
- Planning business trips, training sessions, and inspection for product claims
- Train and mentor new store staff, and provide support for customer inquiries
- Navigate customer and client grievances
- Handle administrative responsibilities for the territory
Professional Actor | Calgary, Alberta at Self Employed Independent Contractor (2011-08 – 2015-06)
- Seek out contracts and audition for them
- Proficiently memorize material and perform it
- Sing, dance and act
- Guide all ages through interactive performances
- Participate in mentorship activities like question periods
Education
Early Childhood Education and Development with Distinction Diploma in Early Childhood Education – Bow Valley, Calgary, Alberta (2025)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts – University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta (2011)
Professional Actor in Acting – Calgary, Alberta