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Stephanie Blair

Stephanie Blair

Eastern Passage,NS

Summary

Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop close relationship with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Level 2 ECE

Halifax and Region Military Family Resource Centre
07.2024 - Current
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education process.
  • Maintained fun, interactive, clean and well-organized classroom.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills continually.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Field Placement Student - 316 Hours

Kids & Co., Portland Daycare, East Preston Daycare
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.

Retail Sales Associate

Old Navy
11.2008 - 04.2017
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales
  • Initiated friendly conversation with each customer to determine level of assistance required
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current
  • Managed cash register operations, including processing of sales and returns, using POS system
  • Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.

Cash Deposit Processor

INTRIA Items
06.2006 - 09.2006
  • Counted as much as $5000 in daily funds with manual and machine-assisted methods.

Cashier, Fitting Room Attendant, Price Adjuster

Winners HomeSense
04.2006 - 06.2006
  • Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
  • Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales
  • Completed all assigned training to stay updated on important policies and procedures.

Cashier/Customer Service

Walmart
08.2004 - 11.2004
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers with completing purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
  • Observed customer behaviors and checked shopping carts to prevent theft and overlooked items.

Education

Early Childhood Education - Level 2

CBBC Career College
Dartmouth NS
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Cole Harbour District High School
Cole Harbour, NS
06.2006

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Safety awareness
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Work Ethic and Integrity
  • Patience and Empathy

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid Training
  • WHMIS
  • OH & S

Timeline

Level 2 ECE

Halifax and Region Military Family Resource Centre
07.2024 - Current

Field Placement Student - 316 Hours

Kids & Co., Portland Daycare, East Preston Daycare
11.2023 - 08.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Old Navy
11.2008 - 04.2017

Cash Deposit Processor

INTRIA Items
06.2006 - 09.2006

Cashier, Fitting Room Attendant, Price Adjuster

Winners HomeSense
04.2006 - 06.2006

Cashier/Customer Service

Walmart
08.2004 - 11.2004

High School Diploma -

Cole Harbour District High School

Early Childhood Education - Level 2

CBBC Career College

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