ALISSA HART
Kingston,Canada
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Palace Childcare
Napanee, Ontario
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Implemented educational programs aligned with developmental milestones.
- Supervised children during playtime to ensure safety and well-being.
- Mentored new educators on classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated children's progress using observational assessments and tailored strategies.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Cooked,baked and severed food to children and staff.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments and progress reports.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Assisted team members with daily tasks and maintained a clean work environment.
- Supported inventory management by restocking supplies and tracking usage levels.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques and improve performance.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors to clarify job responsibilities and expectations.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including sweeping, mopping and dusting surfaces.
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
Kitchen Help
Palace Childcare
Napanee, Ontario
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for children.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Organized food storage areas to ensure proper inventory management.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively for food preparation.
- Collaborated with educators to accommodate children's dietary needs.
- Assisted in menu planning to provide diverse meal options for children.
- Labeled containers with dates indicating when food should be used or discarded.
- Organized storage areas to facilitate ease of access when retrieving supplies or ingredients for menu items.
- Prepared salads and other cold foods according to established recipes.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Ensured that all kitchenware was properly washed before being put away for storage.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Inspected equipment daily to make sure it was clean and in good working condition.
- Restocked items as needed throughout the day in order to maintain sufficient levels.
Financial advisor (student)
WFG
Kingston, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills within an office setting by ensuring a high level of professionalism.
- Studied and expanded knowledge with different life insurance policies, while working closely with clients.
- Effectively strategized and focused on completing daily and weekly tasks efficiently while increasing time management and organizational skills to meet the employer's requirements.
Newspaper Delivery (volunteer)
Kingston, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for a delivery residential area and various routes.
- Responsibilities were to ensure on-time delivery of the entirety of the product daily.
- Delivered newspapers to Consistently achieved high customer satisfaction.
- Performed all duties related to newspaper delivery; fold and combine newspapers with inserts.
Volunteer
Salvation Army
Kingston, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted with all tasks related to organizing and preparing donations to the community.
- Maintained strict confidentiality for all clients that accessed services.
- Held a high level of standard when working with both the public, clients, other volunteers, and supervisors.
Education
Smart Serve
05.2021 - 05.2026
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Level C -
First Aid & CPR Level C
03.2024 - 03.2027
Food Safety -
Food Handleing Certification
04.2021 - 04.2026
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Responsible
- Hardworking
- Independent
- Self-motivation
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Friendliness
- Approachable
- Willingness to take on tasks
- Efficiency improvement
- Communication skills
- Quick learning
- Openness to new experiences and skills
- Dietary planning
- Record keeping
- Patience and empathy
- Conflict resolution
- Creative teaching
Timeline
Level C -
First Aid & CPR Level C
03.2024 - 03.2027
Early Childhood Educator
Palace Childcare
11.2023 - 09.2025
Kitchen Help
Palace Childcare
11.2023 - 09.2025
Smart Serve
05.2021 - 05.2026
Food Safety -
Food Handleing Certification
04.2021 - 04.2026
Financial advisor (student)
WFG
01.2018 - 01.2019
Newspaper Delivery (volunteer)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Volunteer
Salvation Army
01.2015 - 01.2016