Abbie Bergquist
Turtle Lake,ND
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
ND 4H Camp
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of 50+ children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
Babysitter
Local Families
01.2013 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Memorial Healthcare
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Daycare Director
Comet Kids Childcare
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Interviewed 20+ parents and children for enrollment.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Turtles Daycare
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turtle Lake Mercer High School
Turtle Lake, ND05.2021
Skills
- Child Development
- Activity Oversight
- Dynamic Communication
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Active Participation
- STEM Learning
- Administer First Aid
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
ND 4H Camp
05.2023 - Current
Daycare Director
Comet Kids Childcare
07.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Memorial Healthcare
06.2020 - 07.2023
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Turtles Daycare
10.2018 - 05.2020
Babysitter
Local Families
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Turtle Lake Mercer High School
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