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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Work Preference
Certification
Timeline
Babysitter

Alba Garcia

Babysitter
San Mateo,CA

Summary

Dedicate, dependable and responsive to diverse needs, Babysitter with a proven track record in child development and emotional support, as evidenced by a strong rapport with the Samuel and Lauren Lasser family. Expert in creating engaging, educational activities that foster children's growth, ensuring proper nutrition, and managing daily routines efficiently, alongside exceptional time management skills. Recognized for reliability and a profound ability to adapt to varying family needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for every child under care. Fostering trust and positive relationships with both children and parents.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Lauren and Samuel Laser. Adam, 2 Yrs. Owen, 3 mth.
Burlengame, Michigan , California
09.2019 - 08.2024
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
  • Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
  • Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
  • Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
  • Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
  • Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
  • Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
  • Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
  • Tailored educational games and activities to individual learning styles, enhancing cognitive development.
  • Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
  • Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
  • Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.

Babysitter

Kate and Dam Mattison, Petter 3mth, Audrey 3mth
San Carlos, California
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
  • Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
  • Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
  • Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks to support health and well-being.
  • Developed system for efficiently managing daily routines, reducing morning stress.
  • Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
  • Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
  • Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
  • Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
  • Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
  • Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
  • Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
  • Tailored educational games and activities to individual learning styles, enhancing cognitive development.
  • Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
  • Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
  • Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
  • Arranged transportation for school and activities, ensuring punctuality.
  • Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
  • Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.

Babysitter

Sophie Decker Frederyk Crosvi, Dominik 3 mons
Belmont, California
02.2009 - 12.2015
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks to support health and well-being.
  • Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
  • Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.

Babysitter

Jill Sulivan Garret Sulivan, Liam Sullivan 3 mons
Belmont, California
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
  • Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Babysitter

Marian, Steve Wohlwender, Elle 14mth,Charley 3mth
Belmont CA, San Mateo CA, California
10.2005 - 08.2008
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed system for efficiently managing daily routines, reducing morning stress.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Babysitter

Cortney , Rich Caballero, Ava 4 mth, Coonor 2 mth
San Mateo, California
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
  • Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
  • Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.

Education

CPR - CPR

University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
08-2024

Ph.D. - Accounting

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogota Colombia
01-1990

Skills

Patience and Empathy

Following Directions

Reliability and punctuality

Infant care experience

Toddler care experience

School-age children experience

Maintaining safe environment

Activity Planning

Routine management

Playing puzzles and games

Reading and Storytelling

Creative play ideas

Age-Appropriate Activities

Bathing and dressing

Behavior monitoring

Professionalism and Discretion

Light Housekeeping

Upholding discipline rules

Licensed driver

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Certification

American Heart Association. Heartsaver. CPR/ AED

American Health care Academy. CPR/AED. Adult, Child & Infant +Standar First Aid ( BLS )Ressue Date 08/27/2024

Renewal Date 08/27/2026

Timeline

Babysitter

Lauren and Samuel Laser. Adam, 2 Yrs. Owen, 3 mth.
09.2019 - 08.2024

Babysitter

Kate and Dam Mattison, Petter 3mth, Audrey 3mth
07.2015 - 07.2019

Babysitter

Jill Sulivan Garret Sulivan, Liam Sullivan 3 mons
07.2013 - 08.2015

Babysitter

Sophie Decker Frederyk Crosvi, Dominik 3 mons
02.2009 - 12.2015

Babysitter

Marian, Steve Wohlwender, Elle 14mth,Charley 3mth
10.2005 - 08.2008

Babysitter

Cortney , Rich Caballero, Ava 4 mth, Coonor 2 mth
01.2002 - 01.2005

CPR - CPR

University of California, San Francisco

Ph.D. - Accounting

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
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