Laura Iellimo
Woodbridge,ON
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Before and After School Assistant
Fun On The Run
10.2020 - Current
- Cared for children ages 4 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Prepared food for breakfast and after school snack for the children.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Daycare Teacher
Fun on The Run Child Care
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Communicated with parents through direct personal communication.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 11 months to 2 years old.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Used HiMamma to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth students.
- Enhanced 11 months - 2 -year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
Sales Associate
Globo Shoes / Aldo group
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Organized shoes and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
Grocery Store Cashier
Fortinos
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Stayed current on available products, store promotions and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
- Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Removed trash, swept and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments and bagging purchases.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Humber College
Toronto, ON12.2024
Skills
- Program Planning
- Child Development Milestones
- Social Development Activities
- Time Management
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Punctual
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Arts and Crafts
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- CPRC Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Fun on The Run Child Care
06.2021 - 09.2022
Before and After School Assistant
Fun On The Run
10.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Globo Shoes / Aldo group
04.2018 - 01.2021
Grocery Store Cashier
Fortinos
05.2016 - 04.2018
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Humber College
- CPRC Certified
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