Raman Sidhu

Passionate individual with two years of Early Childhood assistant experience working with children from infants to school age. Dedicated and qualified Early Childhood Educator with enthusiasm for providing high-quality learning and care for children. Able to implement a play-based curriculum that is inclusive and diverse to children with different needs, abilities, strengths, and learning styles.

Provides developmentally appropriate activities that include opportunities that focus on children's natural curiosity and exploration and incorporating teachable moments that scaffold children's learning. Pursuing a position as an Early Childhood Educator at Campus Community Co-op Daycare where diversity, equity and inclusion are key factors in supporting children's developmental well-being.

ECA (casual supporting staff) at Willowbrae Academy (2025-08 – Present)

Child Care Placement - Preschool at Willowbrae Academy (2025-05 – 2025-08)

Third placement

• Provided assistance to other staff members during naptime, diaper changes and snack routines while following the policies of the childcare setting
• Maintained a safe play environment
• Sanitized toys and play equipment on a regular basis
• Responded to preschoolers' emotional, social and physical needs
• Assisted infants to self-regulate emotions during morning drop offs
• Keep records on individual daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
• Documented a learning story
• Collaborated with other staff members to respond to children with behavioral, emotional and distinct needs

Child Care Placement - Toddlers at Western Heights Montessori Academy (2025-01 – 2025-04)

Second placement

• Guided developmentally appropriate behaviors
• Accessed and addressed any problematic behaviors or situations immediately
• Supported children's emotional and social development
• Assisting preparing food and serving meals
• Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
• Observed and documented children during play
• Communicated with educators to work together

Child Care Placement - Infants at Hearts In Bloom Academy (2024-10 – 2024-12)

First placement

• Developed trusting relationships with all the children in her room engaging in ongoing interactions and conversations and offered support when it was needed
• Became an independent, valuable member of the team and consistently demonstrated ability to take leadership and oversee the program; completed a successful staff week
• Volunteered to write the documentation of individual children for the room
• Planned and implemented activities that sparked children's imagination and reflected the interests and developmental levels of the children in her room
• Introduced her own culture into the room, brought the costume and invited families to share their home cultures, added music, dances etc.
• Developed confidence in communicating with families and started building professional relationships with the parents sharing stories about the children; created and shared a newsletter about community resources
• Supported the children and the families during daily transitions from home to childcare
• Assisted other staff members during community walks on strollers

Early Childhood Education Diploma in Early Childhood Education – Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology (ILAC) (2024-05 – 2025-08)