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Arlene Bacalzo

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Goal-oriented Early Childhood Assistant, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier and Overnight Pharmacy Associate

Walmart Canada
03.2013 - Current
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and productively sell Walmart MasterCard.
  • Works flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helping customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Stocking freight to make shelves full and available for costumer.
  • Binning all overstock and correcting counts of all problem picks.
  • Employee of the month awardee.
  • Employee of the year awardee.

Live-In Caregiver

Catherine Nicole Nixon
05.2008 - 11.2015
  • Takes care of three kids ages 5, 3 and newborn.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked healthy meals for the family.
  • Helped employer to managed schedules of the children, driving and picking up from any activities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of the children by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Observed children to identify issues with emotional, physical and social development and worked with parents to address concerns.

Live-In Nanny

Wen Zhou
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • Takes care of Two kids ages 4 and newborn.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.

High School Teacher

Bagumbong High School
07.2003 - 04.2005
  • Taught five classes a day with more than 50 students per class.
  • Morning Clinician of the school giving first aid.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.

Administration Officer and Head Cashier

Ruperto's Inland Resort
12.2001 - 06.2003
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Troubleshot employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
  • Targeted new customers to grow geographic reach and increase revenue.

Education

Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education Assistant

YMCA in Cooperation With County of Simcoe
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Saint Louise University
10.2000

Skills

  • Completed Early Childhood Education Assistant Program
  • Adept in Microsoft office applications
  • Highly motivated and able to create interesting activities for children
  • First aid licensed
  • Able to work independently and with team
  • Highly organized
  • Professional, eager to learn and exceed expectations set
  • Good oral and written communication skills

Timeline

Cashier and Overnight Pharmacy Associate

Walmart Canada
03.2013 - Current

Live-In Caregiver

Catherine Nicole Nixon
05.2008 - 11.2015

Live-In Nanny

Wen Zhou
04.2006 - 04.2008

High School Teacher

Bagumbong High School
07.2003 - 04.2005

Administration Officer and Head Cashier

Ruperto's Inland Resort
12.2001 - 06.2003

Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education Assistant

YMCA in Cooperation With County of Simcoe

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Saint Louise University
Arlene Bacalzo