Alison Paquet
Beaconsfield,QC
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in education, childcare, and interior design. Currently serving as a Lunch Monitor at Sherbrooke Academy Sr/Jr, adept at managing student behavior, fostering a positive school environment, and gaining valuable insights from colleagues. A dedicated mother of three for over a decade, I've honed my skills in providing individualized care and education to children, including those with special needs. Additionally, I've served as a Governing Board Member at Sherbrooke Sr, contributing to organizational objectives and resource allocation plans. Past experience as an Interior Design Consultant at Lux Decor has strengthened my client relationship management and design expertise, ensuring tailored solutions that meet client needs and budget constraints while maintaining design integrity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lunch Monitor
Sherbrooke Academy Sr/Jr
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Cleaned tables, straightened chairs and swept floors between lunch periods.
- Was surrounded by teachers and staff members who gave me great insight on how to with individual children's needs and how they are dealt with in a school environment.
Mother of Three Children
Self-employed
04.2007 - Current
- Provided constant care, supervision, and love to 3 children, aged 16, 14, 11, for over a decade. All three of my kid's have been in the Lester B pearson school board since Kindergarten. Presently I have one child in grade 11, one in grade 9 and one in grade 6.
- Two of my children have dyslexia and are on IEP's. I have learned over the years how each child has their own needs regarding learning, that each education plan is different for every child and to advocate for their best interest. I am able to adapt to each individual child.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring the well-being, development, and happiness of the children.
- Managed daily routines, including helping creating individualized homework plans. Stepping in when needed, reassuring they are on the right track.
- Planned and organized educational activities and outings, fostering intellectual and social development
- Established and maintained open communication with parents, discussing children's progress, needs, and milestones.
- Managed schedules, appointments, and extracurricular activities for the children.
- Provided emotional support, guidance, and discipline when necessary, promoting positive behavior and values.
- Adapted to changing family needs and circumstances, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
- Volunteered for school trips,at the schools reading program and at the library.
Governing Board Member
Sherbrooke Sr
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives.
Interior Design Consultant
Lux Decor
10.2008 - 12.2011
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
Education
Interior Design
West Island Career Centre
Pierrefonds05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning
Concordia University
Montreal, QC05.1999
Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Active Listening
- Supportive and Collaborative
- Able to provide Individual Student Assistance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lunch Monitor
Sherbrooke Academy Sr/Jr
09.2021 - Current
Governing Board Member
Sherbrooke Sr
09.2021 - 06.2022
Interior Design Consultant
Lux Decor
10.2008 - 12.2011
Mother of Three Children
Self-employed
04.2007 - Current
Interior Design
West Island Career Centre
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning
Concordia University
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