Serafina Infanti
Pickering,ON
Summary
Motivated Teacher Candidate with a strong educational foundation in French and Italian language. Dedicated to supporting individual student needs, administering tests, and evaluating students in both standardized and insightful ways. Possesses excellent planning, communication, and organizational abilities. Ready to bring skills and passion for teaching to create a positive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Candidate
TCDSB
09.2023 - Current
- Helped teachers plan lessons and unit studies.
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons for students from grades 1-8.
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
Uncertified Supply Teacher
St. Barbara Catholic Elementary School
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Community Service Student
Alliance Francaise
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
Sales Associate
Bluenotes
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Hostess
AMICI TRATTORIA
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Educator Assistant
P.R.Y.D.E daycare
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with children from grade 1 to 3
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Helped them with problem solving skills
- Organized the classroom
- Led activities with teachers
- Played with children
- Set up tables for lunch
Retreat Leader
St.Mary's Catholic High School
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Guided Grade 9s in their transitions from elementary school to High school
- Helped creating a sense of community within the school
- Creating initiatives in the school for social justice and raising funds for charity
- Motivating younger students to become successful
- Built personal relationships with students and encouraged them to get involved in the community.
- Helped with organizing events such as Multicultural night and Mental wellness night
- Collaborated with other retreat leaders in the organization of retreats to Manresa Centre.
Co-op Student
St.Elizabeth Seton Elementary School
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted students with school work
- One school semester
- 227 hours of volunteer experience , from which I earned 2 school credits
- Shadowed personnel, learning safe and effective operation of systems.
Peer Tutor
Private Home
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments
- Strengthened academic confidence of peers by providing supportive learning environment.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Education
St.Mary CSS
Pickering, ONBachelor of Arts - Honors French Studies in Concurrent Education
York University
Toronto, ON2025
Skills
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Effective customer service
- Ability to multi-task
- Critical Thinking
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Childcare
- Phone Inquiries
- Motivating Students
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
Timeline
Uncertified Supply Teacher
St. Barbara Catholic Elementary School
01.2024 - 11.2024
Sales Associate
Bluenotes
10.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher Candidate
TCDSB
09.2023 - Current
Community Service Student
Alliance Francaise
09.2023 - 04.2024
Hostess
AMICI TRATTORIA
07.2021 - 11.2022
Educator Assistant
P.R.Y.D.E daycare
07.2019 - 08.2019
Co-op Student
St.Elizabeth Seton Elementary School
02.2018 - 06.2018
Peer Tutor
Private Home
09.2016 - 03.2017
Retreat Leader
St.Mary's Catholic High School
01.2015 - 06.2019
St.Mary CSS
Bachelor of Arts - Honors French Studies in Concurrent Education
York University
Similar Profiles
Judith BristowJudith Bristow
ECE Teacher at TCDSBECE Teacher at TCDSB
Devashish YadavDevashish Yadav
HR Admin at TCDSBHR Admin at TCDSB
Diane ChungDiane Chung
Educational Assistant at TCDSBEducational Assistant at TCDSB