Cara LeGallee
Stratford,ON
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender at Craft Brewery
Black Swan Brewery
Stratford, ON
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Educational Assistant
Avon Maitland District School Board
Stratford, ON
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Guided sensory breaks.
Program Assistant
Avon Co-operative Nursery School - Stratford, ON
Stratford, ON
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Teaching assistant to preschool class ages 2 and 3
- Prepared and monitored snack
- Helped plan and supervise craft, art and sensory activities
- Helped ensure a safe environment at all times
- Worked as part of a team
- Communicated with parents
Child Care Provider
Various Families
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Physically and verbally interacted with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities with children, including painting and drawing.
- Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
- Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Calculated amount owed for services and collected payment from parents.
- Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
Personal Assistant/Household Manager
Various Families
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the hiring and onboarding process of new staff, providing training and support as needed.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with parents and children.
- Monitored expenses and income for household.
- Completed grocery shopping.
- Assisted in organizing closets and various rooms.
- Scheduled veterinary appointments for the family's pets.
- Managed credit card and financial expenses.
- Made travel arrangements for employee trips and conferences.
- Managed and prioritized daily schedules, ensuring efficient allocation of executive's time.
- Organized work projects around client's house.
Art Gallery Assistant
Various families
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed customer service inquiries both in person and via email or telephone.
- Ran front desk of high-traffic gallery to ensure admission payments and visitor safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace in order to ensure an inviting atmosphere for visitors.
- Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local community.
- Assisted in the set-up of art exhibitions, including hanging and arranging artwork on walls.
- Participated in art fairs and attended special events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
University of Western Ontario
London, ON05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University-Northridge
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Los Angeles, CAAffiliations
Dean's Honor List
- University of Western Ontario and California State University, Northridge
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training
- SmartServe
Timeline
Bartender at Craft Brewery
Black Swan Brewery
07.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Avon Maitland District School Board
08.2022 - Current
Program Assistant
Avon Co-operative Nursery School - Stratford, ON
10.2021 - 06.2022
Art Gallery Assistant
Various families
01.2018 - 08.2021
Child Care Provider
Various Families
01.2010 - 08.2021
Personal Assistant/Household Manager
Various Families
01.2010 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University-Northridge
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University