Ava Escudero
Longview,WA
Summary
Dedicated childcare provider with experience from multiple families, skilled in fostering emotional support and safety for children. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail while creating engaging activities. Proven reliability and a strong work ethic led to lasting relationships with families over multiple years, ensuring tailored, high-quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Stacie and Cory Torpa
03.2023 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
Pet Sitter
Michelle and Lee Bendickson
Longview, WA
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
Volunteer
Kessler Elementary School
Longview, WA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Encouraged students to stay engaged with classroom activities.
- Fostered sense of community, helping in the school garden and organizing school supplies for teachers.
- Took and followed detailed directions from teachers and school staff to best support first grade students.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
Babysitter
Megan and James Free
Longview, WA
04.2021 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
Volunteer
Valley Christian Fellowship Church
Longview, WA
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs such as Vacation Bible School during each summer.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs in the nursery working with infants as well as in classrooms with children up to the age of ten.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to church members as well as guests.
Tutor
Columbia Heights Elementary School
Longview, WA
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Education
Associate of General Studies -
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA06-2025
High School Diploma -
Mark Morris High School
Longview, WA06-2023
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Toddler care experience
- School-age children experience
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Michelle and Lee Bendickson
04.2025 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Kessler Elementary School
04.2024 - 06.2024
Babysitter
Stacie and Cory Torpa
03.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Megan and James Free
04.2021 - 08.2022
Tutor
Columbia Heights Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2019
Volunteer
Valley Christian Fellowship Church
01.2015 - 03.2020
Associate of General Studies -
Lower Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Mark Morris High School