Avery LaJoie
Summary
Dedicated Babysitter and Volunteer with a strong work ethic and exceptional patience, demonstrated through impactful roles at Fuji-Sharma and Westbrook families and Hestovin Stables. Excelled in creating educational environments and resolving conflicts, fostering emotional stability in children. Renowned for dependability and building trust, leading to high recommendations among parents. Skilled in child supervision and promoting good behavior, ensuring a safe and nurturing setting. Certified through Red Cross in Lifeguarding including CPR skills and first aid skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Fuji-Sharma Family, Westbrook Family
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - Current
- 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 straightening up play room, and doing dishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- 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
Hestovin Stables
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with handling of horses during therapy sessions
- Assisted horse rider during therapy
- Helped clean and feed horses
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
No Degree -
Forest Hills Central High School
Grand Rapids, MI05.2027
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Strong Work Ethic
- Following Directions
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Child Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- School-age children experience
- Reading and Storytelling
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Meal Preparation
- Parent Interaction
- Praise and Encouragement
Timeline
Volunteer
Hestovin Stables
06.2023 - 08.2023
Babysitter
Fuji-Sharma Family, Westbrook Family
06.2022 - Current
No Degree -
Forest Hills Central High School