Avery Kahl
Columbus
Summary
Long-term caregiver with experience in nurturing and educating young children. Skilled in creating safe and engaging environments, fostering emotional and cognitive development. Strong focus on teamwork, adapting to changing needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, patient, and empathetic with effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Ohio State Child Care Program
Columbus, OH
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Maintained safe ratios of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to adults at all times
- Facilitated classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment for students.
- Supported children in daily activities, promoting social interaction and emotional development.
- Coordinated communication between parents and educators, ensuring alignment on student progress.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that improved student engagement and participation levels.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Cleveland, OH
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised children of various ages ranging from 4 months to 12 years and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Provided safe and reliable transportation to children to and from school and extracurricular events
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Learned and memorized specific routines for each child
- Administered first aid when necessary, prioritizing safety at all times throughout daily routines
- Completed household tasks like cooking, laundry, and cleaning to maintain a sanitary and organized environment
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Lifeguard & Front Desk Receptionist
Avon Oaks Country Club
Avon, OH
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Red Cross certified in CPR/AED, Water Rescues, and First Aid
- Provide supervision to pool and surrounding areas to ensure that patrons are safe in and out of the water
- Clean around the pool and locker room area to keep facility presentable for members
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless guest check-in and check-out processes.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels
Footwear Associate & Customer Service
Dick's Sporting Goods Crocker Park
Westlake, OH
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate footwear for various sports and activities.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves to ensure availability of popular footwear styles.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
Salesperson & Customer Service
Solene Boutique
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Greeted customers with a positive attitude
- Helped to answer any questions asked by customers about certain items and gave recommendations on other items
- Efficiently solved any problems a customer may have had with an item while still being kind and thorough
- Organized and cleaned the store frequently with attention to detail
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Science in Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2029
High School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, OH05-2025
Skills
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medical terminology knowledge
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Ohio State Child Care Program
01.2026 - Current
Lifeguard & Front Desk Receptionist
Avon Oaks Country Club
05.2024 - 09.2024
Footwear Associate & Customer Service
Dick's Sporting Goods Crocker Park
04.2023 - 03.2024
Salesperson & Customer Service
Solene Boutique
10.2022 - 02.2023
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's of Science in Health Sciences
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Avon High School