Child Care Professional & Aquatic/group fitness instructor

Summary

Sabine Thomsen
Fostering Development and Growth through Education and Physical Literacy
30+ years experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years

Outgoing and easy to work with, optimistic and upbeat.

Am looking to expand field of knowledge in the fitness industry.

Recently taken partial certification for Power Cycling and Yoga Fit for Kids.

Sabine.t.82165@gmail.com

Timeline

  1. CPR Certified, Red Cross of Canada
  2. Became a Grandmother

    Most exciting day since I had my own children. So excited to share all my acquired childcare knowledge with my little grandson. 

  3. -
    NANNY, Baker Family
  4. -
    Yoga Fit For Kids Instructor, Yoga Fit Canada
  5. -
    Children’s fitness Coach , CanFitPro
  6. -
    Child Care Team Lead, Currently Looking for Opportunities

    Team supervisor and on floor Child Supervision. Payroll, scheduling, performance management, annual review analysis, Hiring/Interviewing  

  7. -
    Deep Water Fitness Instructor, Currently looking for opportunities

    Fully Certified in Aquatic Group Fitness , continuing to upgrade and expand VWT. Continuing certification and education in various components of the Aquatic Fitness field

  8. -
    Group Core Instructor, Currently looking for opportunities

    Instruct participants in correct form and execution of exercises designed to strengthen the core

  9. -
    Preschool Teacher, Currently looking for opportunities

    HAVE DESIGNED PROGRAMMING AND WORKED IN CLASSROOM AS WELL AS THE ACTING TEAM SUPERVISOR

  10. -
    Boot camp Instructor, Currently looking for opportunities

    Enjoy working groups through various routines that allow for a variety of physical ability levels and fitness skills while providing a fun and fresh series of exercises to participate in

Skills

  • physical literacy
    7
  • teaching
    20+
  • Budgeting
    9
  • Child DEVELOPMENT
    20+
  • Public Speaking
    10
  • Team building
    20+
  • Social Media
    12
  • Project Management
    20+
  • Marketing
    10

Results

  • Zero
    Dissatisfied Customers
  • 50%
    New Clients Added
  • 90%
    Long term client retention

Questions & Answers

How do you feel about electronic learning within Early Childhood?

I believe that children learn best with hands on experience -able to see, feel, hear and witness how things affect change in their environment and lives.

What do you see as primary factors in successful Early Childhood education?

I feel that early childhood education must include social skill development, learning through play, physical literacy development, and growth in the children's' self esteem, confidence and self control.

What would your ideal work environment look like?

Ideally I would love to work with a team that is like minded and working towards education and physical literacy growth for children in our care.  

What are your long-term goals?
Position myself so that I am able to enrich the lives of as many children as possible with knowledge of their world as well as help them to become physically literate in their lifetime.
What are you working on right now?
Currently looking for new opportunities that would hopefully include both Early Childhood Education and Physical Literacy.
What tools do you use?
LinkedIn Articles, Workshops and Networking
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
Supervision of a Child Care Centre and Preschool simultaneously as well as instructing various fitness classes!
Who are your main influences?
Teresa Wood, Kara Hunt and Ann Norman
Why did you choose your profession?
Working with Children in order to ensure they are prepared for a successful life full of adventure and wonder is a most satisfying experience

Proudest Accomplishment

Growing and developing a culture of family and care in the Child Care Department

Experience Highlights

  • Nanny
    Baker Family
  • Child Care Team Lead
    Repsol Sport Centre
  • Deep Water Fitness Instructor
    Talisman Centre
  • Group Core Instructor
    Talisman Centre
  • Preschool Teacher
    Talisman Centre
  • Boot camp Instructor
    Talisman Centre

Education Highlights

  • Children's Yoga instructor
    Yoga Fit canada
  • Aquatic Fitness Instructor
    cala
  • Children's Fitness Coach
    canfitpro
  • Group Fitness Instructor
    CAnFitPro
  • Early Childhood Educator
    Mount Royal University(College)
  • High School Diploma
    Father Lacombe High School

Interests

  • Being a Grandmother
    spending quality time with my grandson
  • Teddy Bear Building
    made for family members and friends
  • Knitting
    various items some from pattern, some from own design
  • Quilting
    Design and production of various items with various quilting methods