Sophie Gagnon
West Monroe
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and bilingual communication. Experienced in maintaining accurate records and fostering positive relationships. Committed to enhancing office efficiency and confidentiality.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
SES Transport LLC
West Monroe, NY
11.2019 - Current
- Organized and maintained physical filing systems for efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management of office supplies to ensure availability.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
Daycare Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Clay, NY
10.2000 - 08.2002
- Mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
- Evaluated children's developmental milestones and tailored learning approaches accordingly.
- Enhanced communication strategies between caregivers and families to build community relationships.
- Led workshops for parents on child development topics to support at-home learning initiatives.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
- Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering a strong sense of community within the daycare center.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
Daycare Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Kissimmee, FL
05.1999 - 11.1999
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and learn.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Organized activities that stimulate physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
Universite Laval
Ste.-Foy, Quebec, Canada 04.1994
Skills
- Fluent in French and English
- Effective organizational skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Skilled in time management
- Information privacy
- Quick learner
- Effective multitasking
- Analytical thinking
- Detail-oriented data entry
- Accurate transaction tracking
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Secretary
SES Transport LLC
11.2019 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
10.2000 - 08.2002
Daycare Teacher
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
05.1999 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology
Universite Laval