Tori Cascone
Berlin,US
Summary
Tori Cascone is resilient in the face of hardship, developing her character with each new challenge and never losing her sense of empathy. She enjoys engaging with the community and believes that growth is fostered by these interactions. Her experience in childcare has allowed her cultivate compassion and the value of being present. She enjoys exploration in the form of hiking and other outdoor pursuits, as well as travelling to new, unfamiliar places and immersion into different cultures, one of which being Vienna Austria, where she studied for a semester. She is also experienced in patient care, resourceful in navigating complex healthcare environments, and treating patients with kindness and care. Tori lives by the golden rule, and is proud of her focus on treating others with kindness, grace, and compassion, as well as her commitment to a mindset of personal growth. She looks forward to furthering her education in health science and pursuing a career as a physician assistant.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Confidential
Marlborough, CT
12.2021 - Current
- Cared for children ranging from 3-11 years old for 3 years and counting
- Fostered indoor and outdoor playtime by directing activities and supervising pool time
- Used games and arts and crafts to support learning skills and develop a nurturing environment
- Drove children to various activities to keep extracurricular routines.
CNA in Training
Tunxis Community College
New Britain, CT
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Completed a 6 week training course under instructor Erin Moll at Tunxis Community College, both in a lab setting and at Jerome Home in New Britain, CT.
- Completed patient assessments by taking vital signs, such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including feeding during meal times, bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs and vice versa.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families in a caring manner.
Camp Counselor/Activity Instructor
Camp Eagle Wing
Whiting, ME
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in both bunk and camp events, overseeing both waterfront and swim activities
- Assisted the theatre department in end-of-session productions
- Stayed for 8 weeks each summer which includes staff training prior to camper arrival
- Children ranged from age 8-15 and stayed overnight under counselor supervision
- Supervised and mentored the oldest girls cabin.
Host And Server
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Newington, CT
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked part time for the duration of my last high school term
- Took reservations and to-go orders over the phone and answered customer questions
- Seated guests, meal prepped, and bussed tables to assist servers and kitchen staff
- Worked cooperatively with other staff to meet the needs of the guests.
Swim Instructor
The School of Swimming
Rocky Hill, CT
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Taught beginner to intermediate level swimming after comprehensive training
- Worked with students ages 3-11 one-on-one, providing guidance and reassurance
- Applied various teaching techniques to effectively instruct and motivate students
- Kept track of each student's progress and provided feedback to families at the end of each 2-week session
- Used lifeguarding, CPR, and AED certification skills when not actively teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2025
High School -
Berlin High School
Berlin, CT05-2021
Skills
- Excellent with kids and older adults
- Quick learner
- Detail-oriented
- Compassionate and active listener
- Strong communicator
- Adaptable
- A strong leader of good character
- Customer service
- Music therapy
- Tutoring
- Patient care
Accomplishments
- President of "Songbird" Music Therapy Club
- Leadership and Character Scholar
- Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
- Member of The Office of Civic and Community Engagement at Wake Forest
- Member of Wake Forest University Chamber Choir
- Member of The Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest
Involvement
- Perform music therapy on dementia residents at Brighten Gardens Senior Living Facility with the club "Songbird"
- Serve the homeless meals at Bethesda Center for the Homeless
- Tutor elementary school students through The Office of Civic and Community Engagement at Wake Forest
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certified by RedCross
- CNA Certificated by Erin Moll at Tunxis Community College
Timeline
CNA in Training
Tunxis Community College
05.2023 - 08.2024
Nanny
Confidential
12.2021 - Current
Swim Instructor
The School of Swimming
01.2021 - 05.2021
Host And Server
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
08.2020 - 06.2021
Camp Counselor/Activity Instructor
Camp Eagle Wing
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Wake Forest University
High School -
Berlin High School