Kay Clement
Orillia,ON
Summary
Food Bank Volunteer willing to sacrifice personal time and dedicated to helping destitute population. Goes extra mile to feed hungry and give back to community. Highly organized and focused on keeping food bank running smoothly and efficiently. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions. Focused on delivering and propelling seamless care through consultation with caregivers. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Bank Volunteer
Allan Gardens’ Food Bank
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within the organization as needed, including front-of-house support and warehouse operations assistance.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to deliver punctual, friendly service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely distribution of food to clients in need.
- Prepared and packaged boxes during box assembly line phase.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring the safety and well-being of volunteers and clients alike.
- Helped visitors pick out food items from donations.
- Promoted resource sustainability by monitoring expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Provided compassionate customer service, assisting clients in selecting groceries based on individual needs and dietary restrictions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Facilitated positive client experiences by attentively addressing concerns or questions during visits.
Private Nanny
Amanda Kok
Bowmanville
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
Early Childhood Educator
Compass Early Learning And Care
Bowmanville
09.2011 - 06.2018
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Increased early numeracy proficiency by integrating math concepts into daily routines and playtime activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Education
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON04.2010
Registered Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Orillia, ON08.1996
Primary/Junior Education - Education
Lakehead University, Teacher’s College
Thunder Bay, ON04.1994
BA In Psychology - Psychology
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04.1993
Skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Punctual and Reliable
- Social Services
- First Aid
- Program Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Emotional Support
- Active Listening
- Safety Procedures
- Needs Assessment
- Documentation Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Relationship Building
- Patient Assessment
- Public Health
- Problem-Solving
- Donation sorting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Recordkeeping
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Cultural Awareness
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Bank Volunteer
Allan Gardens’ Food Bank
09.2023 - 10.2024
Private Nanny
Amanda Kok
08.2018 - 09.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Compass Early Learning And Care
09.2011 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Education
Fleming College
Registered Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Primary/Junior Education - Education
Lakehead University, Teacher’s College
BA In Psychology - Psychology
Lakehead University