KAYLEIGH MOFFAT
Saskatoon,Saskatchewan
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Caring, flexible individual with the goal of helping others overcome obstacles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Saskatoon Public Schools
Saskatoon, SK
10.2020 - Current
- Work with adolescents from kindergarten through grade eight who have experienced and are working through familial and childhood traumas
- Collaborate with special education and counseling professionals to provide responsive programming for these children
- Became a specialist within the school building working with children on the Autism spectrum and those with behavioral disorders
- Planned and supported the implementation of a nutrition program for children who required this support.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Legal Assistant
Mckercher LLP
Saskatoon, SK
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared documents and scheduled clients for the lawyers that I was assisting
- Maintained files and kept multiple offices organized
- The lawyers that I was working with focused on Aboriginal law, Family Law, and Criminal law
- Developed Conflict Walls (information barriers to prevent the exchange of information that could lead to conflicts of interest) for the entire office
- Developed relationships with clients and other personnel both internally and externally
- Took meeting minutes and had them prepared in a timely manner.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
CFS Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Worked shifts on short notice
- Cared for children from the age of six weeks to five years of age
- Assisted children in developing both physical and emotional life skills through the use of communication and play
- Strived to maintain healthy and safe relationships with children and parents to ensure comfort and provide reassurance.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
Legal Assistant
City of Saskatoon - City Solicitor's Office
Saskatoon, SK
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Completed Information Services Corporation (ISC) searches
- Scheduled appointments for the lawyers that I was working alongside
- Organized files and filing room
- Prepared the weekly docket for court.
- Reviewed all outstanding bylaw tickets, ensuring that complete tickets were closed, and outstanding tickets were up-to-date both electronically and physically.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Merchandiser/Garden Centre Supervisor
Canadian Tire
Saskatoon, SK
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Scheduled staffing and trained new employees
- Merchandised items throughout the store for increased profits
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Ensured that all customers were satisfied and assisted them in developing a stronger knowledge base as well as solving any issues they may be experiencing with their plants.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Supervisor
Tim Hortons
Saskatoon, SK
12.2010 - 02.2014
- Managed time deadlines for staff and food items
- Organized inventory and ensured staffing was in place as well as created their break times
- Customer satisfaction was the focus of my attention.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Athabasca
Athabasca, AB08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06.2022
Diploma - Legal Assistant/Legal Administrative Assistant
Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon, SK02.2020
Skills
- Organization and time management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Open communication
- Legal documentation
- Providing care and support to individuals who have experienced trauma
- Classroom Management
- Family Communication
- Progress Reporting
- Multicultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Empathy and Understanding
- Interpersonal Skills
- Written Communication
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Conflict Resolution
Volunteer Experience
- Silverwood Heights Community Association, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 12/2019 - Present, Organizer of various soccer teams, ensuring each team has a qualified coach, and making uniforms available before the beginning of the season. Registered teams for jamborees. Maintained communication with parents and coaches to ensure the season ran smoothly and successfully.
- Bishop Murray Daycare/ED Feehan Daycare, 09/2017 - 10/2022, Met with teens throughout the school year to build relationships, listen to their concerns, and provide them with guidance. Maintained an 'open door' policy to encourage the teens to make contact with me when necessary. Guided teens toward programs and assistance that they were in need of.
- ED Feehan Daycare, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 09/2017 - 10/2022, Maintained open communication between parents and staff. Planned events for staff and families.
References
- MICHELLE SHANKS, (306) 220-9221, shanksm@spsd.sk.ca, 3620 Centennial Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- BLAIRE KONKIN, (306) 270-3266, konkinb@spsd.sk.ca, 2721 Main Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
CERTIFICATES, INSTITUTE OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
- Compassionate Discipline Cultivating Resiliency
- Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child
- Childhood Anxiety
- The Impact of Technology Childhood Trauma
- The Power of Play
- Childhood Anger
- Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Saskatoon Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Mckercher LLP
10.2019 - 02.2021
Legal Assistant
City of Saskatoon - City Solicitor's Office
03.2019 - 10.2019
Substitute Early Childhood Educator
CFS Saskatoon
01.2016 - 10.2020
Merchandiser/Garden Centre Supervisor
Canadian Tire
04.2015 - 12.2018
Supervisor
Tim Hortons
12.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Athabasca
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Saskatchewan
Diploma - Legal Assistant/Legal Administrative Assistant
Saskatoon Business College