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Maya

Maya

Infant & Toddler Program Lead
Target: Infant & Toddler Program Lead
maya.chen@showcase.ufs360.com+1 604 555 4505205 Showcase Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5K 0A1, CAWebsiteLinkedIn

Professional summary

Early childhood educator specializing in responsive caregiving, sensory-rich environments, and secure relationship-based routines for infants and toddlers. Core strengths include infant toddler care, responsive caregiving, observation, documentation, family transitions.

Career objective

To contribute as a Infant & Toddler Program Lead in a high-quality early-learning organization that values children, families, reflective practice, and strong team culture.

Experience

Infant & Toddler Program LeadOct 2022 – Present
LumiNest Early Learning Centre · Vancouver

Leads responsive infant and toddler routines, developmental observation, transition planning, sensory-rich environments and family communication.

Infant / Toddler EducatorOct 2018 – Oct 2022
West Coast Early Learning Collective · Vancouver

Built strong foundations in child development, responsive relationships, curriculum planning, documentation, safe routines, family communication and collaborative team practice.

Education

Early Childhood EducationSep 2006 – May 2010
Langara College · Vancouver, BC

Completed applied studies in child development, curriculum, health and safety, observation, inclusive practice, family partnerships and professional ethics.

Reflective Practice in Early LearningFeb 2026 – Present
BC Early Childhood Educators Continuing Learning · Vancouver

Ongoing professional learning focused on reflective practice, child wellbeing, inclusive environments and stronger family partnerships.

Skills

Communication · Expert · 9 yrLeadership & Collaboration · Advanced · 7 yrProblem Solving · Expert · 8 yrEarly Childhood Education · Expert · 6 yrCurriculum & Observation · Advanced · 5 yrFamily Partnerships · Advanced · 5 yr

Certifications & credentials

BC Early Childhood Educator CertificateIssued Oct 2024 · Expires Oct 2029
British Columbia ECE Registry
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Projects

Infant & Toddler Transition ProgramOct 2024 – Oct 2025
Program Lead

Led a practical centre initiative aligned with infant toddler care, responsive caregiving, observation, documentation, family transitions, combining team collaboration, family feedback, implementation planning and measurable quality improvements.

infant toddler care, responsive caregiving, observation, documentation, family transitions
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Family Communication & Learning Documentation InitiativeMar 2026 – Present
Contributor

Improves the consistency and usefulness of family updates, learning stories, observations and educator documentation.

Collaboration, planning, documentation, continuous improvement
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Languages

English · Full professional proficiencyFrench · Intermediate

Achievements

Strengthened program consistency and family experienceFeb 2026
Reduced turnaround time by 20%

Introduced shared routines, documentation practices and feedback loops that improved team consistency and family communication.

Awards

Outstanding Contribution to Children & FamiliesOct 2025
BC Early Learning Community Awards

Recognition for thoughtful professional practice, collaboration, family partnership and contribution to high-quality early learning.

Volunteer experience

Community VolunteerOct 2023 – Present
Neighbourhood Family Resource Network · Vancouver, BC

Supports family events, community outreach, resource drives and inclusive neighbourhood programming.

Training

Reflective Curriculum & Family PartnershipsApr 2026
BC Early Learning Professional Institute

Professional learning in responsive relationships, reflective curriculum, communication, inclusion and team collaboration.

Professional memberships

Early Childhood Educators of British ColumbiaOct 2022 – Present
Member

Active professional membership supporting continuing education, peer learning and sector best practices.

Publications

Small Changes That Strengthen Everyday Early LearningAug 2025
BC Early Learning & Community Review

A reflective practice article on environments, relationships, observation, family communication and sustainable quality improvement.

Open publication

Presentations

Turning Reflective Practice into Better Everyday ExperiencesDec 2025
BC Early Learning Exchange

A practitioner-focused session on translating observation, team reflection and family feedback into stronger daily practice.

Open presentation

Portfolio

Early Learning Practice Case Study
Case Study

Case study documenting a centre improvement from initial observation through team planning, family communication, implementation and reflective review.

Open portfolio item

Additional information

Availability
Available with two weeks notice
Travel
Available for occasional business travel
Relocation
Open to relocation for the right opportunity

Community Highlights

Additional contributions and activities
Peer Mentorship
Community contribution

Provides peer mentorship, resource sharing and practical support within early-learning and professional communities.

Open link

References

Jordan Lee
Program Director · West Coast Early Learning Collective · Former manager
reference5@showcase.ufs360.com
+1 604 555 3005

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