Gilna Antoine

Highly motivated and friendly individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Experienced in working with diverse groups of people and supporting their needs while maintaining a welcoming yet professional environment. Strong work ethic and adaptable with strong communication skills. Adept at working effectively both unsupervised and within a team.

Children’s Ministry Leader - Hope City Church Brampton - Brampton, ON

(2024-01)

• Volunteered in welcoming children and families into weekly services and seasonal and annual events, creating friendly environments.
• Communicated with children, families and fellow volunteers on programming and expectations, respectively.
• Assisted in setting up materials, activities, and schedules, ensuring the environment was organized and prepared for upcoming services.
• Supported the emotional and physical needs of children ages 18 months to 12 years where feasible.
• Assisted in resolving issues that arose across different groups and opted for the best solution.

Café Assistant/ Barista - Hope City Church Brampton - Brampton, ON

(2025-08)

• Volunteered in maintaining an inviting environment, ensuring customer satisfaction with orders and service.
• Operated a Clover POS system and handled cash, processing different payment transactions accurately.
• Provided effective customer service by cheerfully greeting and assisting customers with their inquiries.
• Managed multiple customer orders during rush-hour periods while remaining systematically organized.
• Prepared drinks and handled food while maintaining a clean, safe environment with team members.

Summer Childcare Assistance - Hope City Church Brampton - Brampton, ON

(2025-06 - 2026-07)

• Worked in the children's ministry department, assisting in weekly Sunday services, coordinating classrooms and scheduling volunteers across various grade groups.
• Assisted in facilitating the annual week-long summer camp for children ages 4 to 14 years, including recruitment processing, training sessions, parental inquiries, and processing payment methods.
• Took part in tracking inventory of office supplies, craft materials, and snacks and organized them in respective areas.
• Worked alongside various groups of people, inquiring about clear communication regarding the usage of different areas, technical issues, assigned tasks and expected responsibilities.
• Assisted in printing curriculum and setting up materials, while also overseeing Fellowship One check-in systems and classrooms.

Seasonal Admin/Coach - Heros Camp Ontario - Hope City Church Brampton - Brampton ON

(2025-10 - 2026-05)

• Worked alongside a team, hosting dance and basketball coaching sessions on a weekly Saturday basis.
• Managed the usage of sports equipment, setting up nets, facilitating sessions and signing children into the system.
• Assisted in setting up for Sunday services once the program concluded; cleaned gym floors, set up chairs and ensured the materials used in programming were properly stored away.
• Ensured volunteers completed the necessary steps in order to work alongside children and were deemed clear as trusted individuals.
• Appropriately took photos and videos, showcasing the talent of volunteers and children involved in the program on social media.

Second-Year Student Placement - Sunny Meadows Early ON - Brampton ON

(2025-09 - 2025-10)

• Assisted Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE’s) in daily programming for families of diverse backgrounds and children ages from birth to 6 years of age.
• Collaborated with guardians to provide adequate support for their children's development and their learning.
• Designed and facilitated learning plans for families to engage with that acknowledged their own interests and cultural background.
• Assisted families in checking themselves into the Early ON system and followed up by providing information on upcoming events within the community.
• Worked alongside other placement students, ensuring that the classroom was clean, accessible and inclusive for children of all ages.

First Year Student Placement - Toronto Metropolitan University Early Learning Centre - Toronto, ON

(2025-05)

• Collaborated with RECEs in a room of 24 preschoolers, developing meaningful and child-led learning experiences with a variety of materials
• Took part in daily documentation such as meal tracking, playground checks, cleaning schedules, as well as weekly procedures
• Familiarized myself with allergies, health restrictions and preferences of children for meal times.
• Established and developed nurturing relationships with children, ensuring that each is welcomed into the inclusive environment
• Designed learning experiences with appropriate materials that support productive, meaningful play while catering to different developmental levels.

Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Program - brisdale Public School - Brampton ON

(2023-11 - 2024-06)

• Established strong relationships individually with children, building trust and open communication channels through designated contact points and various methods.
• Engaged in meaningful weekly one-on-one conversations that encouraged and improved self-esteem.
• Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions.
• Improved student performance by providing personalized academic support and guidance; implemented interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Early Childhood Studies - TORONTO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | TORONTO, ON (2028)

FLECTERS MEADOW SECONDARY SCHOOL | BRAMPTON, ON (2024)