Kate King
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms, and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scheduling manager
Plato’s Closet
Kitchener
01.2024 - Current
- Keeping track of hours in accordance with labour laws
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage and meet operational needs.
- Managed employee time-off requests, ensuring staffing levels remained adequate.
- Analyzed labor trends to inform future scheduling strategies and adjustments.
- Proficiency in scheduling software (Excel and W2W)
Key Holder
Plato’s Closet
Kitchener
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained high staff morale through effective team management.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures and ensured accurate transaction processing.
- Assisted in training new staff on customer service and sales techniques.
- Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Resolved issues for distressed customers to ensure satisfaction.
Social Media Manager
Peach Pit Beauty Hub
Kitchener
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Created engaging social media posts using advanced software tools.
- Managed social media campaigns to promote new beauty products and services.
- Analyzed social media metrics to refine content strategy and improve engagement.
- Executed innovative advertising strategies to capture audience interest.
Teachers assistant
W.T. Townshend
Kitchener
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised children aged 3 to 5 while fostering a positive learning environment.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners.
- Taught students essential skills through interactive and patient instruction.
CYW trainee
Howard Robertson
Kitchener
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised children aged three to twelve in diverse activities.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
- Coached children through emotionally challenging situations to foster resilience.
- Taught children with special needs using creative and adaptive methods.
Education
Waterloo University
Skills
- Scheduling software proficiency
- Labor law compliance
- Staff coordination
- Time-off management
- Trend analysis
- Operational efficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Classroom management strategies
- Lesson planning expertise
- Special needs education support
- Social media marketing skills
- Student supervision techniques
- Team collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Teachers Assistant, W.T. Townshend, Kitchener, 10/15/22, 01/24/23, Supervised children aged 3-5, Provided lesson plans, Patiently taught students various skills
- CYW Trainee, Howard Robertson, Kitchener, 10/15/22, 01/24/23, Supervised children aged 3-12, Coached children through emotionally challenging situations, Creatively taught children with special needs
Certification
First Aid and CPR AED level C Certified- Red Cross
Timeline
Scheduling manager
Plato’s Closet
01.2024 - Current
Social Media Manager
Peach Pit Beauty Hub
01.2024 - 01.2025
Key Holder
Plato’s Closet
08.2023 - Current
Teachers assistant
W.T. Townshend
10.2022 - 01.2023
CYW trainee
Howard Robertson
10.2022 - 01.2023
Waterloo University