Alexandra (allie) Schmitz
Diablo / San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
I am currently studying Child Development at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo! I absolutely love it and they have some amazing classes in which I have truly discovered my passion. I adore working with children and believe that we can learn just as much from them as they can from us. I have always had what I consider a magic touch with children of all ages. My dream job is to be a Occupational Therapist. I am an extremely driven person in my academics and have yet to be disappointed with my hard work. I am a very empathetic person who wants to help others as much as possible. I am eager to get as much experience in the Occupational Therapy field as I can.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Hannah Webster
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged with up to 45 children in an afterschool care facility attached to Hawthorne Elementary School
- Lead conflict resolution between children
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support
- Organized time with pre kindergarten students and lead small group reading time as well as individualized curriculums
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented before daily to keep track of both positive and negative feedback loops
- Created a safe, stern, yet fun environment for children to learn in
- Modeled positive behavior, learning development, motivation, and perseverance for children to follow
Kids Club Manager
RoundHill Country Club
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Planned events correlated with developmental ages of children
- Took care of children ages 3-9
- Took care of up to 30 children at one time
- Lead conflict resolution between children, influenced problem solving ability
- Helped teach children writing and reading skills
- Used what I have learned in my child development courses in real life
- Spoke and worked with the parents of these children for scheduling purposes, how their child is behaving, as well as providing any support for them physically or emotionally
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
Parental Aid
Children, Family
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted the parents of two teenager boys by driving them to and from school
- Took one of the boys to academic tutoring on a regular basis
- Took one of them to equine therapy as well as summer camps all over the San Francisco bay area
- Experience with a child who was on the spectrum 5 days a week
- Would bring child to various field trips across the San Francisco Bay Area
- Typically spent about 2 hours per day with child, with an exception of the weekends unless the parents needed extra help
- Developed a heart warming relationship with the children as well as parents
Sales associate
Brandy Melville
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Worked as a cashier
- Was part of the design team in the interior design of the store
- Folded clothes in uniform and specific order to match the plans
- Worked the fitting rooms assisting customers
- During covid I checked people into and out of the store
- Was primary closer involving: counting out the register, sending reports to the financial team, managed cash discrepancies, as well as securing the safe
- Trained new employees
Education
Degree - Child Development
Cal Poly, California Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2025
Carondelet High School
Concord, CA06.2021
Skills
- Patience
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Early child development
- Conflict Resolution
- Compliance Monitoring
- Behavior Redirection
- Implementing guidance strategies
- Website development
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Behavior management techniques
- Cheerful and energetic
Additional Information
Child's Play Therapy Services
June - September 2023
- Spent over 50 hours shadowing various pediatric occupational therapists
- Spent 3 hours each week shadowing a speech language pathologist in a group setting
- Assisted in leading a speech pathology group with 3 children under the age of 3
- Took vigorous notes while participating in each session
- Interacted and aided the occupational therapist in daily tasks, as well as specific tasks for each child
- Participated in giving feedback to the occupational therapist when called upon
- Spent time researching the field of sensory integration (this clinic's focus)
- Participated in feeding therapy once a week
Alzheimer's Association
April 2022-current
- Helped to raise over $60,000 for the foundation
- Personally raised $2,000
- Served on the Junior Executive board for this philanthropy in the Panhellenic community
- Helped to set up and take down equipment for the Walk to End Alzheimers
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Hannah Webster
04.2023 - 08.2023
Kids Club Manager
RoundHill Country Club
06.2022 - 09.2022
Parental Aid
Children, Family
06.2021 - 09.2021
Sales associate
Brandy Melville
01.2021 - 01.2021
Degree - Child Development
Cal Poly, California Polytechnic University
Carondelet High School