Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Extracurricular activities
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Elissa Tobin

Stamford,CT

Summary

Diligent worker with strong background in childcare and proven ability to create safe and nurturing environment for children. Successfully managed diverse age groups and facilitated engaging activities to support developmental milestones. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in various babysitting roles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

09.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Youth Group Leader

Congregation Agudath Sholom
01.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
  • Cultivated strong communication among group members through team-building exercises and open discussions.
  • Assisted in developing a comprehensive curriculum for the youth program, promoting social skills and personal growth.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies when necessary, addressing any issues or concerns among group members promptly and effectively.

Volunteer

Friendship Circle Fairfield County
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Backyard Camp

Jewish Youth Community
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized entire curriculum and created different themes each day
  • Recruited 20+ children ages 3-7

Camp Counselor

06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.

Volunteer

Westcoast Connections
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Earned 30+ hours assisting medical service in under privileged cities in Ecuador
  • Engaged with kids hands-on with a language barrier
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.

Volunteer

Westcoast Connections
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Earned 50+ community service hours working to preserve the Hawaiian environment
  • Supervised turtles
  • Worked with Hawaii's Boys and Girls Club to watch kids and repaint/refurnish classrooms
  • Planted trees for a Nature Preserve
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.

Education

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Stamford High School
Stamford
06-2026

High School Diploma -

Stamford High School
Stamford
06-2026

Skills

  • Child development
  • Activity planning
  • Emergency response
  • Team leadership
  • Community engagement
  • Event organization
  • Patience and empathy
  • Strong work ethic

Accomplishments

  • Theater Distinction (2024)
  • Stamford High School Honors With Distinction (2024-)
  • Co-President of Club Sandwhich (2024-)
  • Board of Tikvah BBG (BBYO) (2024-)
  • CGL Ambassador (2022-2024)

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Hebrew
Full Professional
Italian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Extracurricular activities

  • Model UN (2022-)
  • St. Luke's Theater (2022-2024)
  • St. Luke's Choir (2023)
  • Strawberry Hill Players (2024-)
  • Stamford High Jewish Student Union (2024-)
  • St. Luke's Jewish Affinity Group (2022-2024)
  • Women in Business Club (2024-)

Timeline

Babysitter

09.2024 - Current

Backyard Camp

Jewish Youth Community
08.2024 - 08.2024

Camp Counselor

06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Westcoast Connections
06.2023 - 07.2023

Volunteer

Westcoast Connections
06.2022 - 07.2022

Youth Group Leader

Congregation Agudath Sholom
01.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Friendship Circle Fairfield County
01.2021 - Current

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Stamford High School

High School Diploma -

Stamford High School

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