Christina Priester
Groton,CT
Summary
Dedicated babysitter with a strong focus on creating safe and engaging learning environments. Known for effective communication and adaptability, fostering emotional and social growth in children.
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Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Compassionate caregiver with over a decade of experience in childcare. Skilled in problem-solving and time management, ensuring child safety and promoting developmental activities. Committed to building trusting relationships with families and enhancing children's learning experiences.
Patient and reliable professional with extensive experience in childcare. Strong ability to develop engaging educational activities while ensuring safety and well-being. Eager to leverage skills in fostering children's growth and supporting family needs.
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Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Priester
Groton, CT
05.2013 - Current
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and adherence to daily routines.
- Developed engaging educational games to enhance learning and social skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents about child progress and daily experiences.
- Managed multiple tasks, including meal preparation and transportation for children.
- Implemented structured schedules to promote consistency in children's behavior and activities.
- Enhanced family relationships through proactive communication and feedback mechanisms.
- Mentored new babysitters, sharing best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Adapted care strategies to meet individual needs of each child under supervision.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- 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.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
- Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
- Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
- Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
- Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
- Developed system for efficiently managing daily routines, reducing morning stress.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Arranged transportation for school and activities, ensuring punctuality.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT06-2028
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Following directions
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Decision-making
- First aid
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical thinking
- Child safety
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Child monitoring
- Responsible decision-making
- Child safety procedures
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Calm demeanor
- Personable nature
- Follows directions
- Age-appropriate routines
- Positive and professional
- Keeping children safe
- Basic first aid
- Emotional intelligence
- Cultural sensitivity
- Discipline
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative problem solving
- Clear communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Emergency response
- Child development
- Child safety expertise
- Professionalism and discretion
- Upholding discipline rules
- Light housekeeping
- Homework assistance
- School-age children experience
- Activity planning
- Schedule management
- Routine management
- Managing routines
- Housekeeping
- Childcare
- Adaptability and resilience
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
Extracurricular activities
Joined reading clubs and debates on socio economics issues and find solutions and applicable plans to enhance daily activities in schools and done a lot of volunteer work for other schools around the vicinity in New London county.
Timeline
Babysitter
Priester
05.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Three Rivers Community College