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AYA AMAL ABOUD

East Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with experience at YMCA Daycare, skilled in conflict resolution and fostering creativity. Demonstrated strong time management and active listening abilities while enhancing children's development through engaging activities. Committed to maintaining a safe and organized environment, ensuring a positive experience for both children and parents.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

YMCA Daycare
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • 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.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.

Babysitter

Private Homes
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • 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.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.

Counselor-in-Training

YMCA Summer Camp
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Energetically participated in recess, games and physical activities with camp children.
  • Deescalated conflicts among campers and sought assistance from seniors for permanent resolutions.
  • Devised and enacted team-building exercises.
  • Supported Lead Counselor in lesson plan creation and field trip planning.
  • Guided students to and from camp dining areas safely for set meal times.
  • Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
  • Carefully learned and upheld camp rules and regulations for safety and behavior management.
  • Proposed creative team activities such as songs, dances, and performance activities.
  • Eagerly provided one-to-one attention to campers for special instruction, personal counseling and self-esteem-building activities.

Education

Senior in High School -

EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL
East Brunswick, NJ
06-2026

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Can work long hours
  • Good at multitasking
  • Can stand for a long period of time
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Babysitter

YMCA Daycare
06.2023 - 09.2024

Counselor-in-Training

YMCA Summer Camp
06.2022 - 09.2022

Babysitter

Private Homes
03.2021 - 07.2023

Senior in High School -

EAST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL