Gracie Clayton
Orillia,ON
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Server
Hawkridge Golf & Country Club
Orillia, Ontario
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted customers with beverage selection and order fulfillment.
- Tabulated sales to reconcile with cash and credit card transactions to close out cart and restaurant daily.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts.
- Provided banquet services for OPP events, weddings, life celebrations, and private events.
- Maintained presence throughout meals to assist guests with additional food and beverage requests.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
Supply Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of Three Rivers
Guelph, Ontario
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised and cared for infants and toddlers aged 6-48 months.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 4-12 during before and after school hours.
- Assisted lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Established and maintained a safe, clean, and inclusive environment for children.
- Implemented behaviour modelling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Carried out standard childcare procedures, including following fresh diaper changes and providing healthy meals and snacks.
- Maintained daily records of activities, meals, naps, toilet training, and behaviours for parents.
- Encouraged problem-solving, exploration, and curiosity with age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
- Organized creative and fun activities, such as arts and crafts sessions, interactive games, and holiday-themed events.
- Effectively managed children's medication schedules and allergies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
Elementary In-School Tutor
Simcoe County District School Board
Orillia, Ontario
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Aided students to excel through individual and small group instruction by providing clarification and review of concepts taught in class.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations for improvement.
- Encouraged students to stay motivated by setting achievable goals for academic success.
- Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Scribed for students during EQAO, and all other test takings.
- Responsible for several school-aged students during lunch and recess hours.
Education
Patrick Fogarty Secondary School
Orillia, ON06-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Family Studies And Human Development
University of Guelph
Guelph, ONSkills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patience
- Problem-solving
- Organizational Skills
- Collaboration
- Teamwork-oriented
Certifications and Honours
- First AID and CPR certified
- Honor role student throughout education at Patrick Fogarty Secondary School.
- Achieved Dean's list honors during four academic years at University of Guelph.
Volunteer Work and Co-Ops
- Reading Program and Classroom Help - Lions Oval Public School (2018)
- Volunteer Swim Instructor - Orillia Parks and Recreation (May, 2019)
- Co-op placement - Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital - NICU, Pediatrics and Obstetrics Department (2019)
- Practicum Placement - Kindergarten Classroom - St Michael's Catholic Elementary School (January-May, 2024)
Timeline
Supply Early Childhood Educator
YMCA of Three Rivers
12.2022 - 05.2024
Food and Beverage Server
Hawkridge Golf & Country Club
07.2021 - Current
Elementary In-School Tutor
Simcoe County District School Board
04.2020 - 06.2022
Patrick Fogarty Secondary School
Associate of Applied Science - Family Studies And Human Development
University of Guelph