DIEM LUU

53 Amaranth Crescent Brampton, ON L7A 0L4

Cell (416) 953 - 8708 diem.nt.luu@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To continue to hone and build on my skills as a professional in the field of
Education. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships that will
maximize my skill set and ability to mold young minds.
Skills Summary
5 years experience working with children in a child care centre
4 years experience working in a kindergarten classroom in the Peel
Board
Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid at St. Johns
Ambulance Toronto
Establishing positive relationships with parents and families
Excellent communication with the ability to work well in a team or
independently
Collaborated with colleagues in assessments of childrens
developmental stages
Completion of WHIMIS training
Education & Certification
Seeking New York State initial Certification in Teacher
Education, Grades 1-6
Masters of Science in Childhood Education, anticipated May
2017
Medaille College, Buffalo, New York
GPA: 3.80

Bachelor of Applied Arts Child Development

Jan 2009 June 2011
Seneca College, King City, ON
Independently completed a major case study assessing a childs
physical, cognitive, and behavioral challenges
Studied several case studies pertaining to families and children with
different needs and challenges
Developed a solid knowledge base of theorists in the education field
and applied that to current trends of education.
Developing a proficient literacy portfolio for children to promote
reading and verbal skills
Diploma Early Childhood Education Jan 2005 Dec 2007
Seneca College, Toronto, ON
Presented lesson plans on specific areas of development to fellow
peers
Upheld a grade point average of 3.9 throughout program
Presented with the Presidents Honor List Award
Evaluated various observation and assessment techniques and
methods
Strengthened curriculum planning for different age groups
Employment History

Designated ECE
Sept 2014 - Present
Peel District School Board, Burnhamthorpe P.S.., Mississauga, ON
Took the childrens lead on a project of re-creating the drama center a
doctor's office
Assessed students abilities through observations and documentation
panels
Assessed students reading levels using PM Bench Marks
Shared with my teaching partner our reflections of the day
Expanded on different inquiries that peaked childrens curiosity
("Researching different animal skulls")
Program Director
PLASP Childcare Services, Brampton, ON

Sept 2012 - June 2013

 Developed and implemented a creative program for kindergarten

children
Assumed administrative responsibilities such as managing paperwork
for families enrolling their child(ren) into the program
Building platonic relationships with parents and other professionals
Volunteer Experience
Team Captain
Relay for Life, Toronto, ON
June 2014
Delegated duties to other team members
Organized a running schedule for team members
Motivated and encouraged team members to raise money for a great
cause
Participant
RBC Run for the Kids, Toronto, ON

Sept

2016
Participated in a 10km run to support families and youth with mental
health challenges

Professional Development
SMART Board Basics Level 1, July 2016
DASA: Prevention and Intervention, July 2016
School Violence Prevention and Intervention, August 2016
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
August 2016
Workshop for New Kindergarten Assessment: Communication
of Learning
Technology

SMART Board
ELMO
Projector
iPad
Computer

Associations
Active member of the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators