Alexandria Mackay

• Supervised and engaged with children during playtime, meal breaks, and group activities to ensure safety and promote positive interactions.
• Assisted with classroom organization, material preparation, and maintaining a clean, nurturing learning environment.
• Communicated effectively with parents and caregivers.
• Encouraged creativity, independence, and early problem solving skills through interactive and hands-on experiences.

• 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.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

• Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
• Helped to maintain fun and interactive classroom.
• Created and implemented hands-on activities that enhanced children's learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

• Supported lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Supervised children during playtime, meals, and naps to ensure safety and well-being.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment.
• Helped children develop foundational skills through creative and educational play.
• Adapted to the developmental needs of children ranging from infants to preschoolers.

• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
• Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
• Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
• Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
• Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Through this position, I was able to teach children how to swim and be safe around the water.

• Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
• Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
• Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
• Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
• Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.