Gillian Yager
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Dedicated Floater Teacher with experience supporting classroom activities for children aged 14 months to 4 years. Collaborates with educators to develop engaging lesson plans and promotes a safe learning environment. Skilled in classroom management and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Committed to enhancing student learning through hands-on activities and individualized support. Enthusiastic educational professional skilled in effective communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving. Experienced in creating nutritious meals for children while facilitating engaging classroom activities. Committed to promoting a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floater Teacher
Little Leaf Daycare
Mississauga, Ontario
04.2024 - 06.2026
- Created nutritious snacks and lunches for children aged 14 months to 4 years based on Canada food guide recommendations.
- Adapted recipes to meet allergy restrictions, ensuring safe meal options for all children.
- Maintained a clean kitchen by sanitizing counters, mopping floors, and thoroughly cleaning cupboards inside and out.
- Facilitated classroom dynamics, promoting smooth transitions and effective adult supervision.
- Conducted art activities with children to encourage self-expression when time permitted.
- Engaged children in snack preparation, fostering fundamental baking skills and encouraging teamwork.
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween
Mississauga, Ontario
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting costumes and accessories for special events.
- Maintained store organization by restocking merchandise and arranging displays.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging in-store promotions and events.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety standards were upheld throughout the store environment.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Cashier
Canadian Tire
Mississauga, Ontario
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at retail checkout.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays for easy access.
Education
Community Service Worker - Family And Community Services
Trios College
Mississauga, ON12-2024
Advanced Computers And Office Administration - Office Administration
Brian J Fleming
Mississauga06-2008
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Creative teaching
- Behavior management
- Activity planning
- Art and music integration
- Nutrition planning
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Relationship building and management
- Compliance
- Parent communication
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CPR/First Aid current
- Human Trafficking Training Certificate
- AODA- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- TVIC- Trauma and Violence Informed Care Certificate training
- Naloxone Training
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors from TRios College in Community Service
- Received number one Team Player from TriOS college voted by classmates
Volunteer
- Embrave( donation room)
- Revera , The Beechwood college placement and volunteer activity aide
- Healthy Eating Program for children
- Camp Counselor West Edge Community church
- 30 Six Paws
Timeline
Floater Teacher
Little Leaf Daycare
04.2024 - 06.2026
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween
08.2023 - 11.2023
Cashier
Canadian Tire
11.2022 - 08.2023
Community Service Worker - Family And Community Services
Trios College
Advanced Computers And Office Administration - Office Administration
Brian J Fleming