Balin Doud
Oswego,Illinois
Summary
Experienced childcare provider with a diverse background, focusing on nurturing and stimulating environments. Learned/trained techniques to optimize child's experience. Consistent track record of patience and communication with students and guardians to optimize consistent growth and trust.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Worker
Cox Children's Center
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Care and supervise children in activities to allow for safety and participation.
- Assist in creating age appropriate plans and activities.
- Communicate and share with guardians on a plan to address issues that a child may be having.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure safety and positivity.
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom for optimal learning and play.
Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked 1 on 1 with a camper through the day, typically with behavioral issues.
- Communicated with guardians on plans and techniques to implement to ensure growth for the child.
- Utilize trained techniques that deescalate tense situations.
- Implement techniques that establish trust and confidence between myself and child.
- Communicated with guardians on problems that arose that day and how we can improve moving forward.
Delivery Driver
Mike and Denise’s Pizzeria and Pub, Yorkville, Illinois
06.2023 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Dairy Queen, Normal, Illinois
01.2023 - 04.2023
Busser and dishwasher
Mike and Denise’s Pizzeria and Pub, Yorkville, Illinois
10.2020 - 10.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education W/ Endorsement in History
University of Illinois-Springfeild
05-2026
Associate’s Degree - undefined
Heartland Community College
Normal, Illinois05.2024
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
Oswego, Illinois05.2022
Skills
- Developmental milestones
- Safety and supervision
- Early education
- Activities leadership
- Patience mixed evenly with assertiveness
Accomplishments
- UIS Student Employee of the Month (November 2025)
- All American Academic Award - Earned All American (top 15 runners in the NJCAA) while receiving a GPA above a 3.3 average.
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certified
- CPR Certified
- Wilderness First Aid Training
Timeline
Summer Camp Inclusion Counselor
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Child Care Worker
Cox Children's Center
01.2024 - 12.2025
Delivery Driver
Mike and Denise’s Pizzeria and Pub, Yorkville, Illinois
06.2023 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Dairy Queen, Normal, Illinois
01.2023 - 04.2023
Busser and dishwasher
Mike and Denise’s Pizzeria and Pub, Yorkville, Illinois
10.2020 - 10.2021
Associate’s Degree - undefined
Heartland Community College
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education W/ Endorsement in History
University of Illinois-Springfeild
AWARDS
All American Academic Award - Earned All American (top 15 runners in the NJCAA) while receiving a GPA above a 3.3 average., Made Dean's list at Heartland Community college during the Spring Semester of 2023., 2 time All State track athlete in High School., Team Captain of the High School cross country and track team.