Alex Serratore
Hanover,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated teacher candidate seeking an opportunity to contribute to the educational field through student-centered instruction, curriculum development, and fostering a positive learning environment. Eager to apply pedagogical knowledge and classroom management skills to support the academic growth and development of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Semester 2 Placement
Holy Family School
03.2024 - Current
- Grade 5/6 Class
Semester 1 Placement
St. Teresa Of Calcutta
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted lead teacher in classroom management and instructional support
- Provided individualized assistance to students with assignments and projects
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum development meetings
- Facilitated small group and whole class instruction in a grade 1/2 class
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum
- Utilized various instructional strategies, including cooperative learning and technology integration, to accommodate diverse learning styles
- Assessed student learning through formative and summative assessments and adjusted instruction accordingly
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and faculty to evaluate student progress and implement interventions as needed
Owner/Operator
Brutons Decorating
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
Packaging Coordinator
3M Canada
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Lead packaging coordinator for non-consumer health care and consumer business group divisions. Communicate with vendors to obtain RFQ's/samples, conduct fit tests, and develop dielines for new packaging projects. Make modifications or improvements to existing packaging for sustainability and cost savings purposes.
- Work closely with marketing, planning, vendor operations and sourcing when implementing new packaging projects from start to finish to ensure corporate and Canadian regulations are met. Engage with transportation department to go over logistics and TDG regulations in regards to new product set-up.
- Design and develop retail ready displays and pack-ups containing 3M consumer products for big box stores across Canada.
- Create and maintain controlled documents that include component specifications, packaging standards for internal and external plants/workshops and SAP data.
- Purchasing packaging components such as print plates and steel rule dies.
Packaging Prepress Technician
Jones Packaging
04.2009 - 10.2014
- Ensured clients electronic files were technically set up with the correct layout, barcode, images, text and colours before printing on materials such as cartons, labels, shrink sleeves, can wraps, inserts, leaflets and pouches for pharmaceutical, food and/or consumer divisions.
- Specialized in print methods such as embossing, debossing, hot foil stamping and coin reactive ink.
- Trained to operate litho plate room which included the responsibility to follow the master production schedule and generate physical plates and stage them for press operators prior to printing.
- Developed and applied client's artwork to bags, laser labels and compliance cards for pharmacies across Canada.
- Worked closely with sales team to design new graphics, develop full scale mock ups, sell sheets and posters for corporate branding.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
Lakehead University, Orillia
Orillia, Ontario04.2025
Bachelor of General Arts - Bachelor of General Arts
Athabasca University
06.2023
Certificate - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON04.2017
3 Year Advanced Diploma - Packaging & Graphic Design
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2009
Skills
- Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and educational best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in technology integration for instructional purposes
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Effective classroom management skills
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous professional growth
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Semester 2 Placement
Holy Family School
03.2024 - Current
Semester 1 Placement
St. Teresa Of Calcutta
10.2023 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator
Brutons Decorating
01.2019 - 01.2023
Packaging Coordinator
3M Canada
10.2014 - 07.2018
Packaging Prepress Technician
Jones Packaging
04.2009 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Education - Bachelor of Education
Lakehead University, Orillia
Bachelor of General Arts - Bachelor of General Arts
Athabasca University
Certificate - Supply Chain And Operations Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
3 Year Advanced Diploma - Packaging & Graphic Design
Humber College
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