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Cassandra Belme

Summary

Aspiring teacher with experience in education, athletics and a highly refined skill set, including student/athlete management, lesson planning and organization. Prior work experience in coaching soccer and gymnastics has provided me with ample preparation for teaching and developed a diverse range of skills when providing comprehensive instruction to children and young adults in a supportive environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recreational Soccer Coach

Kiddies Sports Academy
05.2022 - Current
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players aged 2-8 with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork

Program Assistant

Immigration Refugee And Citizenship Canada
05.2021 - Current
  • Reviews, processes, and assesses applications to determine risk and if clients meet requirements/eligibility for Citizenship and or Immigration Programs
  • Exercises authority and discretion when making decisions in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures in approving, granting, rejecting or refusing applications
  • Provided proper storage of active and inactive records for clients and lawyers both physically and electronically upon the request of Immigration Officers
  • Acts as a first contact and provides professional and pleasant responses to Immigrant inquiries and provide solutions through employment coaching and assessments
  • Provides and explains policies and procedures to clients, their representatives and other stakeholders including the public
  • Obtains and collects missing/additional information through a variety of sources including interviews with clients as well as maintains, verifies, and updates client records on information systems to ensure program integrity
  • Identifies and refers cases of potential violation of Citizenship and Immigration Act and Regulation and reports information on trends of misrepresentation or non- compliance
  • Prepares and creates correspondences, reports and meeting agenda's for senior Immigration Officers and for departmental use

Barista

Italian Icecream
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Prepared and served specialty coffee drinks and teas to customers in a timely fashion as well as upselling recommended food items to match beverage orders
  • Managed inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply, food supply, restocking brewing equipment and ensuring sufficient supplies
  • Protected business, team members and customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and keeping operation in line with legal service requirements
  • Perform all pre-shift and post-shift duties, side-work, and related paperwork

Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Quantum Gymnastics
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
  • Created effective practice schedules and secured required facilities and equipment.
  • Certified Rebound Therapy Practitioner for the use of trampoline for therapeutic exercise, activities and recreation to children and adults with a variety of needs, abilities, and diagnoses.
  • Use of Rebound Therapy to facilitate movement, promote balance, affect muscle tone, promote sensory integration and improve fitness for children and adults of all abilities.

Retail Cashier

Skylon Tower
06.2014 - 05.2021
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by helping customers locate items, complete purchases, and join reward programs to promote satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Restocked, arranged, and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
  • Effectively ran cash register, handled total sales and operated Point of Sale (POS) systems, including cash and credit purchases or refunds
  • Mentored and trained new team members on POS systems, customer service strategies and sales goals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
05.2021

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Creativity
  • Patience and Empathy

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Certified - June 2023
  • Rebound Therapy Practitioner Certified - September 2023

Timeline

Recreational Soccer Coach

Kiddies Sports Academy
05.2022 - Current

Program Assistant

Immigration Refugee And Citizenship Canada
05.2021 - Current

Barista

Italian Icecream
08.2020 - 05.2022

Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Quantum Gymnastics
09.2018 - 03.2022

Retail Cashier

Skylon Tower
06.2014 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Brock University
Cassandra Belme