Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Languages
Certification
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Lilie Varela Patrick

London,ON

Summary

I have a strong aptitude in both team and independent oriented curriculum planning, as well as a dedicated experience in care and instructional fields. I am a focused and career-driven individual in the Early Childhood Education, social and service sectors, with 5 years of education and Child care oriented experiences in tutoring, nanny/babysitting services and aquatic class instruction( all ages 6 months-60years).



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ECE Student Placement

London Day Nursery, London Bridge
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Enhanced children's engagement by incorporating hands-on, experiential learning activities based on their interests.
  • Creating relationships with families and staff members to focus on children's well-being, and belonging through frequent communication.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in activity planning to accommodate unforeseen changes or challenges that arose during placement duration.

Swimming Instructor

N.B.M.A Aquatics
07.2016 - 08.2019
  • Leading youth aquatic safety and proficiency classes
  • Children ages 3-13
  • Fostered developmental growth and strong work ethic.

Swimming Instructor

Repsol Sports Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • The experience I gained through instructing on Repsol's staff provided excellent problem solving skills
  • Managed challenging situations that required empathy for children and families
  • Worked through challenges with patience and kindness in and out of classes

Ark Aid Mission

Social Work Support Staff
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Aiding Homeless Community members find a safe place to eat and sleep during transitional period
  • Resource Management/Addiction and Housing
  • Meal Services

Team Member

Burrito Boyz
04.2021 - Current
  • At Burrito Boyz I work with a staff of 4-5 at a time taking and fulfilling orders both online and in person
  • I have become proficient in all stations and have held a supervisor role with closing and opening responsibilities for several months
  • I readily transitioned between cash, food preparation, assembly, cooking and cleaning tasks.

Team Member

Little Caesars Pizza
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • At Little Caesars I worked on a small staff of 3 people
  • We seamlessly rotated jobs and became a very efficient crew
  • I readily transitioned between cash, food preparation, assembly, baking and cleaning tasks
  • The skill I strongly developed in this role was adaptability.

Education

Undergrad -

University of Western Ontario
05.2026

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Sociology

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
05.2025

Skills

  • Passionate about education
  • Pedagogy and care
  • Thoughtful of creating a safe and stimulating
  • Formal certification in care and instructional positions, experience as a Swimming Instructor,
  • Experience in high paced customer-facing roles
  • Entrepreneurial skills & social media marketing
  • Experienced Nanny and Tutor (ages 5-12)

Awards

  • Certified in First Aid and CPR
  • Certified in AED level B and C
  • Water Safety Certified
  • Bronze Cross Certified
  • Grade 12 Diploma Honour roll
  • Fluency in French and English
  • Smart Serve

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Certification

First aid & CPR/AED B and C Certified

Timeline

ECE Student Placement

London Day Nursery, London Bridge
01.2024 - 04.2024

Ark Aid Mission

Social Work Support Staff
01.2023 - 12.2023

Team Member

Burrito Boyz
04.2021 - Current

Swimming Instructor

Repsol Sports Center
08.2019 - 03.2020

Team Member

Little Caesars Pizza
01.2018 - 01.2019

Swimming Instructor

N.B.M.A Aquatics
07.2016 - 08.2019

Undergrad -

University of Western Ontario

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Sociology

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Lilie Varela Patrick