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Chenele Lawrence

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Supply Early Learning Facilitator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Early Learning Facilitator

YMCA of the GTA
Mississauga, ON
11.2021 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Actively listened to students, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting students with special needs.

Cashier/ Customer Service

The City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
10.2021 - Current
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and purchase memberships.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Maintained cash drawer of $300 per shift.
  • Completed inventory counts.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Food Pantry Volunteer

Meadowvale Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Mississauga, ON
10.2021 - Current
  • Assembled food packages for outside distribution and loaded into transport vehicles.
  • Evaluated food donation quality according to organization's safety standards.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create efficient sorting and distribution processes.
  • Delivered food to families and individuals in surrounding neighborhood to establish strong community relations.
  • Monitored category inventory and coordinated with program leader about needed items.
  • Sorted, stocked and organized shelves with food for easy access by other volunteers.
  • Greeted community members upon arrival to create welcoming environment.
  • Served food to community members at pantry based on preferences, nutritional recommendations and needs.
  • Collected and registered personal information of food recipients to include name, contact information, and household demographics.
  • Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
  • Loaded and unloaded distribution trucks at destination.
  • Maintained accurate log of in-stock food supply and restocked shelves as inventory got low.

COVID-19 Screener

Trillium Health Partners
Mississauga, ON
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
  • Protected individual confidentiality as prescribed by local and federal mandates.
  • Assisted patients in getting to appointments.
  • Cleaned all high touch areas periodically through out shift to ensure patient and staff safety from COVID-19

Concessions Attendant

The City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food leftover.
  • Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.

Summer Camp Counsellor

Albion Neighbourhood Services- Boys and Girls Club
Rexdale, ON
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
  • Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
  • Counseled individuals on self-discipline and personal accountability.
  • Helped at-risk youths in low-income areas by guiding, mentoring and counseling, as well as encouraging each to achieve personal goals.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
  • Supervised off-site field trips

Developmental Service Worker Intern

Applewood Centre for Adult Learning
Mississauga, ON
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Assisted clients in daily activities
  • Built meaningful relationships with clients
  • Assisted in meal prep for clients
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
04.2023

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
07.2019

High School Diploma -

Rick Hansen Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
06.2016

Skills

  • Team-building
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Supply Early Learning Facilitator

YMCA of the GTA
11.2021 - Current

Cashier/ Customer Service

The City of Mississauga
10.2021 - Current

Food Pantry Volunteer

Meadowvale Seventh-Day Adventist Church
10.2021 - Current

COVID-19 Screener

Trillium Health Partners
04.2020 - 06.2021

Developmental Service Worker Intern

Applewood Centre for Adult Learning
01.2019 - 04.2019

Summer Camp Counsellor

Albion Neighbourhood Services- Boys and Girls Club
02.2018 - 08.2019

Concessions Attendant

The City of Mississauga
09.2016 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

High School Diploma -

Rick Hansen Secondary School
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