Alexandra Rietz
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Dependable undergraduate student at University of California- Santa Cruz studying Anthropology and Biology. Skilled in communication, interpersonal skills, organization and multi-tasking. Hard-working team member who is ready to bring a positive attitude to all situation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Babysitter
Private Care
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Watched children playing with toys and games for safety and appropriate behavior.
- Bathed children, helped change into pajamas and assisted with brushing teeth before bed.
- Read books to children using fun voices and playful tones.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals according to individual needs.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Babysitter
Private Care
06.2023 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Closely monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors to encourage children's social and emotional development.
- Engaged children in outdoor and indoor fun, educational activities such as visits to local parks, zoos and museums.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
Babysitter
Private Care
04.2022 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Anthropology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Branham High School
San Jose, CA06.2022
Skills
- Child Development
- Educational Strategies
- Household Organization
- Child Care Recordkeeping
- Communication
- Organization
- Patience
- Personability
Accomplishments
- Cared for several children aging from under 1 to 12 years old
- adapted to the needs of children from diverse backgrounds who required tailored care
- Honors student coming out of highschool
- Won several awards for original artwork
- done fieldwork in Salnisata in Provadia, Bulgaria, helping to uncover remains and artifacts of prehistoric civilizations
- maintains a GPA of 3.0 and above
- varsity soccer in highschool
- School decorations leader all 4 years of highschool
- acted as a free tutor for 3 years in highschool
hobbies
I love being outdoors and enjoying nature, so naturally hiking and going to the beach are some of my favorite things to do! I also love the arts, and enjoy listening to music, playing guitar, knitting, sewing, painting and drawing.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Babysitter
Private Care
06.2023 - 07.2023
Babysitter
Private Care
04.2022 - 09.2022
Casual Babysitter
Private Care
08.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Anthropology
University of California, Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Branham High School