Sophia Blair Adrain
Halifax,NS
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excel Group Leader
Halifax Regional Center for Education
09.2025 - Current
- Work with children ages 4-12 within the EXCEL programs' after-school stream, supporting their social, emotional, and educational needs, and development.
- Plan and coordinate unique educational and recreational activities for diverse student groups. Organize and lead a variety of clubs personalized to the students' interests and hobbies, both physically and creatively.
- Supervise and support groups of 12 students throughout their daily activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive developmental space.
- Collaborate with team members to develop engaging curriculum materials and resources. Ensuring communication is open regarding student needs and daily interactions.
Swimming Instructor
Water Babies
03.2024 - Current
- Work with a variety of children and their parents, teaching the skills of swimming, and supporting overall child development.
- Instruct classes of 10 double participants, ensuring smooth lesson flow and successful time management while adapting to individual learning needs, both immediate and long-term.
- Demonstrate strong patience, quick problem-solving, and adaptability to maintain a consistent, positive, and supportive atmosphere.
- Built positive, long-standing relationships with families and caregivers by providing feedback on student progress, addressing concerns, and encouraging continued skill development.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Gracenote Childcare
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided daily care to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, ensuring a safe and positive play and learning environment.
- Facilitated and assisted with daily routines, which included various activities such as naps, child- and instructor-led indoor and outdoor play, eating, and transition periods.
- Planned and initiated activities and lessons, encouraging development and creativity throughout various age groups.
- Effectively communicated with parents and staff while working in various rooms as a summer float.
Sales Associate
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Trained and introduced a wide variety of ages to the store and its unique positions. This involved working with a variety of backgrounds and capabilities throughout the introduction process.
- Taught new staff the company culture and expectations, how to operate and manage different areas in the store, safety procedures, and general onboarding needed to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted customers in product selection, providing knowledge of merchandise and benefits, while ensuring individual satisfaction.
- Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and payment processing. Consistently maintained a high membership average, demonstrating strong customer service.
Warehouse Worker
Refrigerative Supply
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked within the receiving department in a summertime position, efficiently managing incoming shipments and ensuring accurate inventory records. Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accurate product numbers and orders.
- Provided valuable support across various warehouse operations, including assisting with shipping, processing, filing, construction, and general maintenance.
- Ensured strict compliance with health and safety regulations during daily operations and audits.
Cashier
Independent Grocers
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Trained new staff on cashier procedures, customer service standards, and general upkeep unique to the store.
- Processed customer transactions and managed the cash drawer and POS system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Provided continuous, positive customer service, resolving questions and issues effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History & Environment, Sustainability And Society
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS06-2025
High School Diploma -
Clayton Heights Secondary School
Surrey, BC06-2021
Accomplishments
Dalhousie University Deans List Winter 2025
Facilitation Strategies for Beginner English Learners Workshop
Designing Effective Tutoring Activities Workshop
Cultural Awareness Workshop
Dalhousie Comprehensive Campus Waste Audit 2024-2025
- Conducted a comprehensive waste audit throughout Dalhousie Studley campus during the 2024-25 academic year in a Capstone assessment.
- Identified waste streams, assessed material composition, and analyzed diversion opportunities to improve sustainability.
- Utilized data collection and visualization techniques to present findings and recommend waste reduction strategies to the The Office of Sustainability, as well as the general student body.
- Toured and analyzed various waste sites across the HRM understanding its implications towards local environments, ecosystems and communities.
LOSC Swim Meet Leadership Role 2018-2020
- Assisted and taught younger swimmers the timeline, preparation and rules that were common throughout swim meets as an older swimmer for the club.
- Helped ease nerves, go over stroke techniques and handle pre and post race issues.
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Excel Group Leader
Halifax Regional Center for Education
09.2025 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Gracenote Childcare
05.2025 - 09.2025
Swimming Instructor
Water Babies
03.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
09.2022 - 05.2025
Warehouse Worker
Refrigerative Supply
05.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Independent Grocers
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History & Environment, Sustainability And Society
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Clayton Heights Secondary School