Amelia Kosakowski
Madison,NJ
Summary
Proven individual with experience with children both typical and neurodivergent. Adept in maintaining safe environments and time management. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and ensure well-being through patience and empathy. Skilled in CPR, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical for diverse roles. Kind and considerate babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Neighbors, Friends, Family, Etc
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Retail Worker
Family Business
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively.
- Participated in regular inventory counts, allowing for accurate record-keeping and better decision-making regarding merchandise ordering.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered incoming calls and emails to provide product information, features and benefits.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Volunteer
Madison Community House
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
Madison High School
Madison, NJ06.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- CPR Certified
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Potty Training Assistance
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
Field Hockey
I've began playing field hockey my freshman year of high school. I enjoy playing because I like being apart of a team and meeting new people. In my free time I also enjoy different mediums of art. Shading is my favorite.
Timeline
Volunteer
Madison Community House
09.2021 - 05.2024
Babysitter
Neighbors, Friends, Family, Etc
Retail Worker
Family Business
Madison High School