Akira Vaughns
Bremerton
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
I do not have any experience in retail, but open to trying and learning new things. Work well with animals and kids, CPR certified and AED certified. I have a food handlers permit as well
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Compass Kids
Silverdale
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to promote social and emotional growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.
Before and After School Teacher
Terry McCutcheon
Silverdale
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Planned engaging activities for students to enhance learning and social skills.
- Supervised student interactions to promote a safe and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs and concerns.
Restaurant Hostess
N/A
Silverdale
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Greeted guests warmly and managed seating arrangements efficiently.
- Coordinated with servers to ensure timely service for all patrons.
- Monitored dining area to maintain cleanliness and ambiance.
Child Watch Attendant
Haselwood YMCA
Silverdale
05.2022 - 09.2023
- While taking care of infants from 6 weeks to 6 years old, I had the experience of helping others on the community.
- I helped quite a bit in the gym areas when needed or was asked a question about it.
Summer Camp Counselor
Haselwood YMCA
Silverdale
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Engaged with kids and taught them new games and songs.
- Went in the pool with them and played games
Babysitter
my moms friends
Okinawa
02.2018 - 03.2020
- I babysat when I lived overseas in Japan, but had to stop due to COVID-19.
- I was CPR certified, but need to get that renewed.
- I don't have a lot of experience working in stores, but I am willing to learn.
- Provided a welcoming, child-friendly environment, which encouraged social and emotional development
Education
Junior High School Education -
Central Kitsap High School
Silverdale, WA 01.2022 - 06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Olympic College
Bremerton, WASkills
- Childcare
- Babysitting
- Cooking
- Pet Sitting
- Infant Care
- Restaurant experience
- Experience with Children
- Heavy lifting
- Help desk
- Toddler Care
- Time Management
- Caregiving
- Nannying
- Pet Care
- Meal Preparation
- Pet Grooming
- Animal Care
- Kitchen Experience
- Special Needs
- Customer service
- Kennel Experience
- Cleaning Experience
- Animal handling
- Gymnastics
- Baking
- Front Desk
- Sports Coaching
- Health club & gym management
- Autism Experience
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Availability
Available Monday- Friday any time
Some weekend availability if needed
Languages
- Japanese
- Spanish, Intermediate
- Japanese, Intermediate
Preferred Days
Monday- Friday
Weekends if needed
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Compass Kids
12.2025 - 03.2026
Before and After School Teacher
Terry McCutcheon
08.2024 - 11.2025
Restaurant Hostess
N/A
09.2023 - 03.2025
Child Watch Attendant
Haselwood YMCA
05.2022 - 09.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
Haselwood YMCA
05.2022 - 09.2022
Junior High School Education -
Central Kitsap High School
01.2022 - 06.2024
Babysitter
my moms friends
02.2018 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Olympic College