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
Niagara Falls
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
Etobicoke, ON
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
Niagara Falls
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
Niagara Falls
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
Niagara Falls, ON
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, ON05.2021
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