Olivia Carey
Waterloo,ON
Summary
To continue using the skills I have acquired over several years of experience to deliver the best quality of care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales/Reception
Stone Landscapes
Supply EA (including High Needs/lunch Supervision
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - Current
- Ensuring I follow each school's safety procedures for drills & each student when applicable
- Provide a safe, welcoming classroom for all students & other staff
- Work with lead teacher to monitor class schedule & take attendance
- Maintain safety & security by overseeing students in recess environments
- Oversee students in classroom/common areas to monitor, enforce rules, & support lead teacher
- Take part in professional development workshops to boost skills
Online English Teacher
VIPkid
01.2018 - Current
- Online teaching position where I was responsible for teaching English via the VIPkid app to children in China between the ages of 3-13
- Responsibilities included managing my own teaching schedule (& managing the time difference working hours), set up own virtual classroom in my house, & used appropriate props, body movements, & virtual rewards for best student success
- Assessed students & provided parents & fellow teachers with notes after each class or assessment.
Teacher's Assistant
Lighthouse Montessori Canada Inc
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Followed curriculum, class schedule, & attended training courses to continue my education
- Performed diaper changed, potty training, served lunch & snacks, supported children during nap time, etc.
- Oversaw students in classroom & common areas to monitor, enforce rules, & support lead teacher
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized & small group assistance
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, & properly sanitized for student health & classroom efficiency
Claims Assistant
Definity (Economical)
07.2021 - 12.2023
- This role is ever changing & I need an adaptive, open mindset each day
- Tasks are plenty but it is nice knowing the job can make a positive difference to the public.
Nanny
Child Care & House Manager
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Worked for numerous families (mostly in ON but also in Vancouver) & have plenty of experience with infants - teens
- Some duties I have had can include going to classes (i.e., swimming, dance, music, etc.), scheduling & attending appointments, making sure lunches are packed & bus is met for school, meal prep/cooking, grocery shopping, laundry, nap time, diaper changes, play dates, homework, sensory play, helping with big events like birthdays & so much more.
Personal Support Worker
Parents for Community Living
01.2018 - 01.2019
- PSW for young adults with developmental disabilities
- Some duties included helping residents shower/shave, toilet, bringing clients to appointments & activities, write detailed daily logs for each client as well as lots of other logging per shift, properly distributing medications to the right resident at the right times, meal preps/cooking large meals while following diet sheets for each & so much more.
Server/Hostess
Kelsey's Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018
Store Front
Tim Hortons
01.2010 - 01.2014
Education
Psychology Major -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON02.2017
High School Diploma -
St. David's Catholic Secondary School
Waterloo, ON06.2012
Certificate - "How Full Is Your Backpack" Course
Canadian Mental Health Association
Wellington, ON04.2024
Certificate - Course: Standard First Aid CPR C + AED Blended
St. John Ambulance
Waterloo, ON11.2023
Skills
- PASSIONATE
- TEAM PLAYER
- RELIABLE
- ORGANIZED
- PROBLEM SOLVER
- PATIENT/ EMPATHETIC/ UNDERSTANDING
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Southridge Public School: volunteered in a kindergarten classroom & learned what a day would look like as a teacher while improving many skills (like patience & understanding each unique situation in a group of many individuals).
- Sister House of Notre Dame - helped my Great Aunt that's a nun sort through & file various files several times growing up.
Timeline
Supply EA (including High Needs/lunch Supervision
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Lighthouse Montessori Canada Inc
12.2023 - 04.2024
Claims Assistant
Definity (Economical)
07.2021 - 12.2023
Online English Teacher
VIPkid
01.2018 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Parents for Community Living
01.2018 - 01.2019
Server/Hostess
Kelsey's Restaurant
01.2017 - 01.2018
Store Front
Tim Hortons
01.2010 - 01.2014
Nanny
Child Care & House Manager
01.2008 - 01.2023
Sales/Reception
Stone Landscapes
Psychology Major -
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
St. David's Catholic Secondary School
Certificate - "How Full Is Your Backpack" Course
Canadian Mental Health Association
Certificate - Course: Standard First Aid CPR C + AED Blended
St. John Ambulance
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