Chantal Amofa
Orangeville,ON
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Teacher Education and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and placements. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
YMCA GTA
Orangeville, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Oversees students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assists classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Keeps classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
Camp Counselor
STEM Camp
Orangeville, ON
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Cashier
Walmart
Orangeville, ON
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Babysitter
Aileen & Sajeev Raphael
Mono, ON
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Summer Camp Counselor
Boys & Girls Club Of Peel
Missisauga, ON
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Enhanced activity strategies to help users of different ability levels engage in activities.
- Developed stimulating and age-appropriate arts and crafts activities.
- Developed strong working relationships with campers, parents or guardians and other counselors through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate participant records, including attendance, discipline, medication log, and accident or injury reports.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
Food Attendant
Aramark (Rogers Centre)
Toronto, ON
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Processed sales transactions using POS system.
- Resupplied napkins, cutlery, dishes and condiments on foodservice stations.
- Assisted customers with information regarding menu offerings and nutrition information.
- Adhered to all safety and sanitation standards while preparing and delivering food.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Sales Associate
Nordstrom Rack
Toronto, ON
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature: Teacher Education Stream
Trent University
Peterborough, ON09.2024
High School Diploma -
Father Henry Carr
Toronto,ON06.2017
High School Diploma -
James Cardinal Mcguigan
Toronto,ON09.2015
Skills
- Accustomed to shift work
- Quick learner
- Active listening and communication
- Camper support and assistance
- Child and adolescent mentoring
- First Aid and CPR
- Activity Planning
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Child Supervision
- Homework Assistance
- Literacy development
- Peer Mentoring
- Quick typing
Timeline
Educational Assistant
YMCA GTA
09.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
STEM Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Walmart
06.2022 - 09.2022
Babysitter
Aileen & Sajeev Raphael
04.2021 - 08.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Boys & Girls Club Of Peel
06.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Nordstrom Rack
03.2018 - 10.2018
Food Attendant
Aramark (Rogers Centre)
04.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature: Teacher Education Stream
Trent University
High School Diploma -
Father Henry Carr
High School Diploma -
James Cardinal Mcguigan