Charlotte McDermott
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Reliable and resourceful, excelling in communication, patience, and problem-solving to navigate the needs of children and families. With experience with all ages, and an emphasis on arts and crafts, learning through play, and the importance of spending time in nature to learn about the world around us. My goal is to foster a fun, yet safe environment while promoting critical thinking and positive behavior among children.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Elliana Wiesner
Fredericksburg, Texas
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained a safe play environment both indoors and outdoors by keeping roughhousing to a minimum, encouraging sit-down games indoors, and running around outdoors.
- Engaged in age-appropriate activities such as reading, drawing, imaginative play, and TV time.
- Open communication with children, setting firm but fair boundaries, and expectations.
- Organized activities before arriving, such as coloring sheets.
- I used my own creativity to engage with the children's imaginative play and games.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners, such as saying please before asking.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and dishes.
Babysitter
Kimberly Van Der Beak
Spicewood, Texas
2024 - 2024
- I worked part-time as needed in the evenings to look after the children, inspiring creative play and games.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Organized various activities, such as games and movies, to keep children entertained.
- Encouraging outside time playing outdoor games.
- Teaching the children how to set clear boundaries and how to respect each other's boundaries.
Camp Counselor in Training
Red Rose And Co
Los Angeles, California
2016 - 2019
- Collaborated with other counselors-in-training to execute smooth activities and clean up.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports, and games while maintaining a safe environment.
- Helped ensure that all campers were safe by assisting the children with helmets and other safety equipment.
- Assisted camp counselors in leading activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, and outdoor games.
- Assisted campers with daily activities and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Facilitated communication between campers.
- Developed strong relationships both with staff and campers to create an enjoyable and trusting environment.
- First Aid, Heimlich, and CPR Trained.
Education
High School Diploma -
Appamada School
Dripping Springs, TX06-2024
Early Childhood Care and Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Activity planning
- Communication skills
- Basic ASL skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- First aid training
- Imaginative play
- Learning through play
- Patience and empathy
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution and boundary setting
- Infant care experience
- Infant and toddler care experience
- Child Development Understanding
- Problem-solving
- Reading and storytelling
- Positive and professional
- Creative
- Critical thinking skills
- Early childhood education major
- Trust building
Languages
English
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Babysitter
Elliana Wiesner
02.2024 - 05.2024
Babysitter
Kimberly Van Der Beak
2024 - 2024
Camp Counselor in Training
Red Rose And Co
2016 - 2019
High School Diploma -
Appamada School
Early Childhood Care and Education
Santa Monica College