
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/Art 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
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Certified Early Childhood Educator / Infant and Toddle Educator / Special Needs Educator
- Family and Children Development and Educator Registry of British Columbia Ministry
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Certificate of Development Diagnostic Evaluator for Infant and Toddlers
- The Psychological Association of Korea
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Certificate of Play Psychological Therapist for Early Ages and Youth
- The Psychological Association of Korean
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Qualification of Psychological Counselling for Child and Family
- The Korea Association of Psychological Counselling
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Qualification of Art Psychological Counselling Specialist for Early Ages and Youth
- The Clinical Psychologist Association of Korea
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Qualification of Psychological Cognitive Learning Specialist
- The Clinical Psychologist Association of Korea
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Qualification of Counsellor for Child Psychological Affairs and Family Welfare
- The Corporation Psychology Counselling Association of Korea