Ella Au
Bluffdale,UT
Summary
Dedicated individual passionate about shaping the rising generation into their best selves. Fascinated by early childhood development and psychology. A firm believer in the power of therapy and learning about oneself. Natural leader with strong problem-solving skills and personally cultivated interpersonal skills.
Empathetic to all, but especially to those with special needs and children. A fan of creative hands-on projects and lover of all living things big and small. Willing and eager to learn about anything from anyone. Fulfilled by inspiring others and helping people to be who they want to be. Intrinsically motivated to support communities and individuals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Parents Of Children
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, as well as how to appropriately discipline children.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Took special care of children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships, as well as teaching self-regulating strategies.
- Ensured children's safety by monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal and family vehicle.
Curiosity Guide
Thanksgiving Point Institute
04.2022 - Current
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Enhanced visitor engagement by incorporating interactive exhibits and hands-on activities in museum education programs.
- Adapted education content to accommodate all learning styles and accessibility needs, ensuring inclusivity in programs.
- Increased student interest in STEM subjects by sharing personal experiences from the field, highlighting potential career paths, and providing opportunities for STEM exploration.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being for all students, especially children ages 0-6.
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Run field trips, including handling check-in and rules, teaching lessons to the visiting class, and offering hands-on experiences at all of our venues.
- Wrote summer camps and daily programs for 5 different venues.
- Developed lesson plans and participated in community outreach programs all across Utah.
Museum Gift Shop Attendant
Bean Life Science Museum
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided product knowledge to customers, as well as excellent service.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting of daily sales.
- Enhanced store presentation through regular merchandising and display updates.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Stocked merchandise.
Respite Worker
Leonard Consulting Company
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Prepared snacks, cleaned house, laundered clothing and completed shopping tasks.
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Transported individuals to appointments and activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
05.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Adaptive Learning
- Leadership Qualities
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Certification
- Leadership Training: Culture Building Together, CREW Training (at Thanksgiving Point) - Fall 2023
Timeline
Nanny
Parents Of Children
08.2023 - Current
Curiosity Guide
Thanksgiving Point Institute
04.2022 - Current
Museum Gift Shop Attendant
Bean Life Science Museum
09.2021 - 01.2022
Respite Worker
Leonard Consulting Company
01.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
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