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Sarah Babicki

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Results-focused coordinator with strength in educating, multi-tasking and organization. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging personal experience and research knowledge to promote learning and growth. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lunch Hour Supervisor

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to support nutritional and social needs of students.
  • Maintained schedule(s) to avoid unnecessary education delays.
  • Monitored students inside and outside the school, assisted in care of emotional and social well being of students.
  • Engaged daily with children to enhance their social, physical, and mental development.

Child Caregiver

Babicki Family
07.2010 - Current
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Cared for 3 children ages 0 to 11.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Taught using Canadian Curriculum materials from Jk to Grade 6 level.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Transported to activities and sports programs to enrich children's lives and experiences.
  • Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Sanitized and cleaned home environment daily.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Laundry Services
  • Managed Household bills, finances, and day to day operations.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline.
  • Cared for physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs.
  • Instructed in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
  • Assisted with school day activities, before and after-school supervision, and lunch and recess.
  • Read stories to children to promote literacy skills.
  • Organized, and implemented field trips to broaden educational connections to different areas of study.

Receptionist/Admin

Ontario Hose Specialties Limited
01.2008 - 11.2008
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Answered office phone and emails to schedule appointments, answer questions, and document information.
  • Assisted in making bank deposits for the company.
  • A/R & A/P data entry
  • Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
  • Signed for packages, recorded deliveries, and distributed to personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
  • Booked hotel rooms, car rentals and flights for company trips and conferences.
  • Scheduled meetings and meeting rooms for staff, corporate partners, and customers.

Before & After School Program Supervisor

London Children's Connection
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Ensure Ministry of Community and Social Service, School Age Program requirement and procedures were met.
  • Planned, Shopped for, Prepared and Served Nutritious snacks within the ministry guidelines.

  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
  • Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental problems and discussed issues with management and families.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 5 to 12.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.

Server (Seasonal)

The Wild Goose Bar & Grill
04.2005 - 09.2006
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
  • Relayed orders and special requests to cooks.
  • Calculated accurate bill amounts and processed cash and credit card payments.
  • Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
  • Discussed dining menu information to aid in decision process for senior residents.
  • Cross-trained as host and helped with tasks such as greeting diners and escorting guests.
  • Checked identification to verify minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins, and other items.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Increased beverage sales with food and drink pairing suggestions to suit unique customer preferences.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, and tidying up server stations.

Front of House

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
09.2002 - 09.2004
  • Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
  • Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
  • Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
  • Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
  • Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer, and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
  • Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
  • Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
  • Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.

Program Coordinator

Toronto Parks & Recreation
09.2002 - 04.2003
  • Directed, coordinated and administered Children ages 5-12 Cooking & Soccer Sport programs.
  • Planned, Shopped, Developed recipes to teach children how to prepare nutritious meals in the kitchen.
  • Instructed on kitchen safety and healthy eating choices.
  • Fostered relationships with children and their families.
  • Planned and organized fun soccer drills to strengthen skills and confidence in school aged children ages 5-12.
  • Worked with Program Director to assist in menu and lesson plans.
  • Uncovered issues to determine solutions and assist program participants.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Social Institutions

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
08.2007

High School Diploma -

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute
Etobicoke, ON
06.2003

Skills

  • Activities Leadership
  • Early Education
  • Problem-Solving
  • Planning and Leading Activities
  • Coordination and Teamwork
  • Developmental Focus
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Organization and Attention to Detail
  • Calendaring and Scheduling
  • Communication and Cooperation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Child Supervision
  • Creative Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Recreational Activities
  • Educational Support
  • Social and Emotional Development

Certification

  • Smart Serve
  • Leadership Course Trained
  • WHIMIS
  • Ryan's Law
  • Sabrina's Law
  • Diabetes Awareness
  • Willing to update CPR/FIRST AID/AED upon hire

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lunch Hour Supervisor

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current

Child Caregiver

Babicki Family
07.2010 - Current

Receptionist/Admin

Ontario Hose Specialties Limited
01.2008 - 11.2008

Before & After School Program Supervisor

London Children's Connection
09.2005 - 04.2006

Server (Seasonal)

The Wild Goose Bar & Grill
04.2005 - 09.2006

Front of House

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
09.2002 - 09.2004

Program Coordinator

Toronto Parks & Recreation
09.2002 - 04.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Social Institutions

University of Western Ontario

High School Diploma -

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

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