Caity Cummins
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Passionate towards hospitality, prepared for seamless guest experiences and high-level service. Proven ability to maintain warm, welcoming atmosphere and manage guest interactions efficiently. Reliable team player with flexibility and strong focus on collaborative success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECE Teacher
Simcoe Street Montessori
03.2024 - Current
- Working across all three classrooms, including Toddler, Casa 1, and Casa 2
- Demonstrated ability to manage diverse responsibilities such as diaper changing, meal serving, and facilitating nap times, while maintaining a nurturing and safe environment for children
- Developed strong relationships with staff, families, and children.
- Cultivated a higher level of work ethic through solo teaching roles, where I implemented Montessori principles and created engaging programming tailored to individual needs
- Actively promoted outdoor play, ensuring children engaged in at least two hours of outdoor activity daily
- Mentored new hires and supported special needs children, leading circle time and fostering a collaborative classroom atmosphere
- Skills acquired include advanced Montessori knowledge, advocacy for self and others, effective teamwork, and the ability to integrate personal ideas into educational practices
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education process.
- Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop a cohesive curriculum, ensuring continuity and consistency across grade levels.
ECE Assistant
Golden Minds Montessori School
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for maintaining a structured routine for children, which included providing snacks, promoting hygiene practices, and monitoring activity time
- Encouraged hands-on learning and supported children in challenging themselves
- Spent significant time outdoors in the playpen, ensuring the safety of all children during play
- Duties also included assisting children with nap time and occasionally staying late to clean up the classroom
- Assigned to monitor a 3-year-old boy who faced challenges in the classroom, requiring effective communication and leadership skills to manage his over-stimulation and behavioural issues.
- Employed various strategies to keep him engaged and calm while ensuring the safety of other children
- This role provided invaluable opportunities for building connections with both children and staff, facilitating continuous learning and growth in the educational environment
Babysitter
Independent Employer
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Responsibilities encompassed delivering attentive and nurturing care to younger siblings and children of family friends
- Engaged children in developmentally appropriate activities, prepared nutritious meals, and ensured a safe environment at all times
- This position provided significant experience through both babysitting for family friends and volunteering, fostering skills essential for effective childcare
Hostess
Boston Pizza
12.2022 - 09.2023
- As a hostess at Boston Pizza, responsibilities included managing reservations, greeting and seating guests, taking orders from parties, and preparing and serving food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Additional duties involved performing various cleaning tasks and ensuring overall customer satisfaction
- A strong understanding of the importance of providing exceptional service and maintaining a positive atmosphere was developed through these experiences
- This role equipped me with the professionalism and attention to detail that are necessary for success in the hospitality industry
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
- Reduced wait times for guests by effectively coordinating with other team members during peak hours.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
- Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
Dog Walker/Sitter
Independent Employer
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Regularly walked a family friend's dog during the owner's evening shifts, which involved an hour of exercise each day
- Responsibilities included feeding dinner, providing water, engaging in playtime in the backyard, and offering companionship
- The professional treatment received from the owner fostered the development of proper work etiquette over the years
Cashier/Produce
Foodland
08.2021 - 08.2022
- As a cashier, my responsibilities included scanning and bagging customers' groceries, answering phones, maintaining cleanliness, providing customer service, and organizing shelves
- In the role of a produce department worker, tasks involved effectively stocking shelves, cleaning, preparing vegetables, and assisting customers
- Both positions required interaction with a diverse range of customers, enhancing skills in customer service and organization
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Education
College diploma - Early Childhood Education
Seneca
Newnham, ON04-2025
Secondary School -
Newmarket High School
Newmarket, ON06-2024
Secondary School -
Huron Heights Secondary School
Newmarket, ON06.2023
Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
- Food Handling
- Childcare
- Produce Experience
- Communication Skills
- Cashiering
- Time Management
- Busser
- Food Service
- Sales
- Food Preparation
- Cash Handling
- Host/Hostess
- Retail Sales
- Customer Service
- Parent-teacher communication
- Health and safety
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
- Food running
- Menu memorization
- High volume dining
Certification
- CPR Certification, Present
- First Aid Certification, 10/01/23
Highest Level Of Education
Secondary School
Timeline
ECE Teacher
Simcoe Street Montessori
03.2024 - Current
ECE Assistant
Golden Minds Montessori School
10.2023 - 01.2024
Hostess
Boston Pizza
12.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier/Produce
Foodland
08.2021 - 08.2022
Dog Walker/Sitter
Independent Employer
01.2019 - 12.2022
Babysitter
Independent Employer
01.2018 - 12.2023
Secondary School -
Huron Heights Secondary School
College diploma - Early Childhood Education
Seneca
Secondary School -
Newmarket High School
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