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Alexa Legassic

Orillia,Ontario

Summary

First-year university student seeking a part-time position in retail. Brings strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills developed through several years of experience in childcare. Known for being responsible, patient, and adaptable, qualities that translate well to fast-paced customer service environments. Eager to contribute to a team, learn new skills, and provide excellent customer experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Recreation Worker

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
09.2022 - 09.2025
  • Completed administrative tasks
  • Developed engaging programs tailored to diverse age groups and abilities, enhancing community involvement.
  • Spoke with clients and parents about the facility and programs
  • Facilitated recreational activities promoting physical fitness and social interaction among participants.
  • Evaluated participant feedback to improve program offerings, increasing satisfaction and participation rates.
  • Made child-friendly and appropriate crafts and experiments
  • Monitored the gymnasium and workout studio
  • Made sure PA Day and break camps ran smoothly and supported my SR leader and JR leaders
  • Planned out a daily schedule and ran PA Day camps

Senior Camp Leader

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Collaborated with parents and community partners to ensure best result for campers
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Led daily camp activities, ensuring engagement and safety for all participants.
  • Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices for camp operations.
  • Coordinated logistics for transportation and supplies, streamlining operational efficiency.
  • Fostered a positive environment by resolving conflicts and promoting teamwork among campers.

Private Babysitter

Thompson Family
04.2023 - 07.2025
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet dietary needs of the children.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and safe home environment for children under care.
  • Resolved conflicts among children using conflict resolution strategies to promote harmony.
  • Promoted educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
  • Implemented engaging learning activities based on individual interests of each child under care.

Private Babysitter

Marinovich Family
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Implemented routines that improved children's adaptability to changing environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment conducive to learning and play activities.
  • Ensured child safety by closely monitoring indoor and outdoor play environments.
  • Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with both parents and children, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure consistency in childcare approach between home and babysitter settings.

Senior Camp Leader for Kinder camp, Sports camp and 3-5 camp

City of Belleville
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Spoke with guardians daily
  • Led group activities, fostering teamwork and communication among campers.
  • Developed engaging educational programs, enhancing camper participation and learning experiences.
  • Lead the camp's activities
  • Created weekly lesson plans for the 9 weeks of summer
  • Monitored camps from 8 am-5 pm daily
  • Applied CPR to children who needed it

Private Babysitter

Chatzikirou family
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Worked for a family to provide private care for 2 children, currently aged 7 and 10
  • Preparing healthy snacks and meals
  • Assisting with crafts and age-appropriate activities
  • Communicated positively with parents and children
  • Balanced play time and screen time, and ensured activities to balance development

Kinder Camp Jr Leader

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Helping to plan daily crafts and activities
  • Assisted in running kinder camp
  • Keeping kids entertained all day
  • Making sure all kids were with us on trips

Summer Day Camp Volunteer

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provide support for camp counsellors with water sports, arts & crafts, and recreational activities
  • Flexible and adaptable to move locations and roles, working with campers aged 4-11
  • Help to maintain classroom order and etiquette
  • Build relationships and assist in resolving camper conflicts
  • Interact with parents and respond to questions

Paper Carrier

Community Press
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Delivered the community press
  • Delivered papers within client requests and within required timelines
  • Monitored weather and other conditions to ensure maximum efficiency and timely delivery

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Bayside Secondary School
01.2025

Honours Bachlor of Arts - Concurrent Education, Majoring in Sociology

Lakehead University
Orillia, ON
04-2031

Skills

  • Commitment and flexibility
  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Planning and doing activities
  • Creating lesson plans for a variety of children's programs
  • Time management
  • Responsibility and good decision-making

Languages

French
Elementary

Certification

First Aid and CPR standard C certificate, St. John Ambulance

Interests

  • I thoroughly enjoy reading
  • Photography
  • Love to bake
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Adventure Travel
  • Socializing

Timeline

Senior Camp Leader

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
06.2025 - 08.2025

Senior Camp Leader for Kinder camp, Sports camp and 3-5 camp

City of Belleville
06.2024 - 08.2024

Kinder Camp Jr Leader

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
07.2023 - 09.2023

Private Babysitter

Thompson Family
04.2023 - 07.2025

Private Babysitter

Marinovich Family
04.2023 - 06.2025

Child and Youth Recreation Worker

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
09.2022 - 09.2025

Summer Day Camp Volunteer

City of Belleville (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)
07.2022 - 08.2022

Private Babysitter

Chatzikirou family
06.2020 - 08.2024

Paper Carrier

Community Press
03.2020 - 08.2022

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Bayside Secondary School

Honours Bachlor of Arts - Concurrent Education, Majoring in Sociology

Lakehead University

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