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Founder & Director 

“My name is Stella Lee, and I am the founder and director of Wonder & Grow. I am thrilled to take this opportunity to introduce myself to this beautiful community. With over 10 years of experience in child psychology and education, I am deeply committed to supporting the developmental and mental health of children.

 

I began my career as a Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist in Korea, where I spent five years helping children thrive. After moving to Canada, I continued my journey as a fully licensed Early Childhood Educator, specializing as an Infant & Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator. During my tenure in a preschool program for children aged 3-5 in North Vancouver, I developed meaningful and inspiring connections with children and their families. These experiences have been incredibly rewarding, watching children grow and collaborating closely with families to support their developmental journeys.

 

Driven by a desire to leverage my background, experiences, and professionalism further, I decided to open my own learning center in Langley. My goal is to expand the scope of my support for children and families, fostering environments where young minds can flourish. I am eager to meet new children and families, and excited about the stories and experiences we will create together.

 

I am confident that my professional background and passion for child psychology and education will provide immense benefits to your children and families. I look forward to contributing to and growing with this wonderful community!”

Education

2007-2012

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea

Department of Family and Child Welfare

Majored in Child Welfare and Studies

Double majored in Special Program for Counselling. 

2012-2014

Master's course
Graduate School

Sookmyung Women's University

Seoul, Korea 

Department of Child Welfare & Studies

Majored in Child Psychotherapy

2018

Infant & Toddler Education 
Sprottshaw College

BC, Canada

Infant & Toddler Education Course 

Certified Early Childhood Educator, Infant&Toddler Educator, Special Needs Educator in BC since 2018

Experience

June 2018 - Feb 2022

Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

Working as an Early Childhood Educator.

Sweet Peas Cottage, North Vancouver, BC.

Teacher of 3-5Classroom.

Worked as a Family and Child Counsellor & Traumatic Psychotherapist. 

The National Child Abuse Protection Agency, Kyunggido, Korea.

Crisis Counselling for abused children and family members. 

Sept 2016 - Nov 2017

Worked as a Child Developmental Monitoring Specialist for Daycare Centers.

The National Child and Family Support Center, Gwangmyeong, Korea.

Monitoring and doing inspection for age-appropriate development of children. 

Nov 2013 - Mar 2015

July 2013 - Feb 2014

Worked as a Psychological Therapist for Children and Youth

The Children and Youth Developmental and Mental Clinic, Pyeongchon, Korea 

Conducted Child&Youth Psychological and Developmental Assessment and Therapy

Worked as a Play Therapist for Early Ages and Youth

Haesol Mental Health Clinic, Jamsil Seoul, Korea

Conducted Individual Developmental Play Therapist for Early intervention and Group Social Play Program for Special Needs

Mar2013 - Dec 2013

Oct2012 - June2013

Worked as a Child Psychological Counsellor and Developmental Therapist

Sookmyung Women's University Play Therapy Centre, Seoul, Korea

Conducted Psychological and Developmental Therapy for Early age and School age

Worked as a Play Therapist

Child and Youth Developmental Therapy Centre, Gwangmyeong, Korea

Conducted Developmental Therapy and Assessment for Special Needs 

June 2009 - August 2009

Worked as Early Childhood Educator Assistant

The Korea National Assembly Daycare Centre, Seoul, Korea

Practicum for the Infant and Toddler Class as an assistant 

Volunteer Experience

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

Volunteered as a Counsellor for Multicultural Child and Family

The National Multicultural Family Support Centre, Seoul, Korea

Individual and Group Counselling for Multicultural Child and Family Welfare 

Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

Volunteered as a Child Development Therapy Assistant

Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Department of Child and Youth Mental Health 

Assist for Social Play Program and Group Therapy of Children in Autism Spectrum

Qualification

  • Certified Early Childhood Educator / Infant and Toddle Educator / Special Needs Educator 

     - Family and Children Development and Educator Registry of British Columbia Ministry 

  • Certificate of Development Diagnostic Evaluator for Infant and Toddlers 

    - The Psychological Association of Korea​ 

  • Certificate of Play Psychological Therapist for Early Ages and Youth

    - The Psychological Association of Korean​ 

  • Qualification of Psychological Counselling for Child and Family

    - The Korea Association of Psychological Counselling​ 

  • Qualification of Art Psychological Counselling Specialist for Early Ages and Youth

    - The Clinical Psychologist Association of  Korea​ 

  • Qualification of Psychological Cognitive Learning Specialist 

    - The Clinical Psychologist Association of  Korea​ 

  • Qualification of Counsellor for Child Psychological Affairs and Family Welfare

    -  The Corporation Psychology Counselling Association of Korea 

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