Cathy Schaffer

Job started with children eight and 12 years of age. Bring home from school. Assisted with homework when needed. Snack time often was "Baking Class" Following instructions, math skills, kitchen safety and sense of accomplishment followed.

• Taught children card games, classic board games and marble checkers. Games were new to them. Lowered screen time which gave an opportunity to interact and share fun!
• Aware of food allergy and medical procedure to follow if allergic reaction occurred. Responsible grocery shopping ensuring allergic item didn't come into home important when packing school lunch.
• Drove children to sports practice and doctor's appointments.
• Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
• Supported family in reorganizing kitchen, pantry, fridge, closet and cabinets on a constant basis.

• Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about child''s progress and needs.
• Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy child.
• Enhanced child's emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
• Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
• Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
• Coordinated play dates and outings to meet child's physical and social needs.
• Clients extremely happy with the 5 years I worked for them. Only reason job ended is family moved out of state.
• When family was away they trusted me with the care of their beloved family cat, bring in mail, check on house twice daily.

• The duration of 5 school years I set up Preschool classroom for students to experience learning through all areas of development: Intellectual, language, physical and social emotional.
• Assisted and supervised ten children through entire school day.
• Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
• Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Created safe, silly and fun environment