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Ella Sills

South Lebanon

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with a strong work ethic, experienced in providing exceptional childcare for families with kids of various ages. Demonstrated reliability and problem-solving skills while maintaining a safe and engaging environment. Successfully managed daily activities, ensuring emotional support and creative learning through arts and crafts, while maintaining a clean and organized space. Skilled in using effective communication as well as being able to interact with all ages and behaviors.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Babysitter

Kristen Ellsworth
04.2024 - Current
  • Got the kids ready for their camps and drove them.
  • Took the youngest back home and walked to get donuts.
  • Picked the oldest kids up from their camps and took them home to clean up while I made them lunch.
  • Played soccer and basketball outside as well as coloring, chalk, play-doh, jumping on the trampoline, etc.
  • Brought out their dog and put him on the leash and took the kids and the dog for a walk.
  • Came back to the house, cleaned up, turned on a show for the kids and put the youngest down for a nap.
  • Made the oldest snacks and gave them some water to help them settle down before their parents came home.

Pet Sitter

Amanda Nussbaum
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to ensure safety.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and active play with balls and other toys.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
  • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
  • Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
  • Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
  • Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
  • Spent the night while owners were gone if it was asked of me.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues quickly.

Babysitter

Emily Gerth
06.2021 - Current
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, read books, etc.
  • Communicated positively with children to let them know I cared.
  • Helped the kids with their homework after getting them off the bus from school.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of getting them ready for bed.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and letting the parents know their kids are safe with me.
  • Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.

Volunteer

Grace Baptist Church
06.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Helped run an event called Sports and Arts camp.
  • I have done this every summer since 2017 and am currently still volunteering.
  • I run my own group of kindergarteners.
  • I take them through multiple different sports lead by other leaders so everyone does something they like.
  • I bring them to their Bible lesson and have a small group afterwards engaging them in activities to help them better understand what they just learned.
  • I provide snacks and guidance to all of the kids.
  • I bring them to worship to end the night and stay with them playing games until their parents pick them up.

Volunteer

Grace Baptist Church
08.2016 - Current
  • I help with the kids ministry once a month at my church called Grace Kids.
  • I have been doing this ever since I graduated from Grace Kids.
  • This is kids in all the Sunday school classes at my church with ages ranging from 1st grade - 5th grade.
  • I pick the kids up from their classes and bring them to the sanctuary where this takes place.
  • I start by playing a big group game with them.
  • Next I sit all the kids down and prepare them for the Bible lesson they are about to hear.
  • While they listen to the lesson, I set up their net activity which is arts and crafts.
  • I then help them when needed and have them all clean up when they are finished.
  • To end the Sunday, I lead a small group of 1st and 2nd graders.
  • I ask them about the lesson and give them questions and drawings to keep them engaged.
  • I clean up all the crafts and games while the kids are being picked up by their parents.

Babysitter

Mary Angeles
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Set up Ginger Bread houses for a Christmas activity.
  • Played with their toys to provide more entertainment.
  • Made them dinner and helped the youngest cut up his food into smaller bites.
  • Cleaned up dinner and the Ginger Bread houses to make sure the kitchen was perfect for the parents.
  • Worked on counting blocks with the youngest to help with his basic math skills.
  • Read them books before bed to help with their English and pronunciation.
  • Provided assistance for putting them to bed. Brushed teeth, washed faces, set out pajamas, changed diapers, etc.

Babysitter

Meredith Gammell
09.2021 - 08.2024
  • Played outside with chalk, playing on the playground, in the basement with toys, etc.
  • Always doing nails, hair, getting them dressed, etc.
  • Got out the girls homework for them to do while I played with their youngest.
  • Let their dogs out to go to the bathroom and poop scooped while they were outside.
  • Helped the kids organize and put away their toys when they wanted to move to the next activity.
  • Made them a healthy dinner and provided them with electrolytes to drink with their meal.
  • Cleaned the kids' rooms, kitchen, basement, upstairs, front and back porch, and did dishes as well as laundry.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks before bed.
  • Put them to bed and read them all books as well as turn on their sound machine.
  • Cleanup the bathroom once the kids fall asleep.

Volunteer

South Lebanon Elementary
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • I helped out my soccer coach in her kindergarten class.
  • Helped the students with assignments and projects.
  • Cleaned up after each assignment and made sure their desks were spotless before going to recess.
  • Played games with the students during their free time as well as making sure they got all their homework done.
  • Watched over their class and multiple others while they were outside at recess.
  • Read them books when the teacher asked me to do so.
  • Gave them private lessons as well as doing 1 on 1 tests for their reading and pronunciation.
  • Ended each day by helping them clean and pack up their belongings and bringing them to the bus stop.

Volunteer

Kings High School
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • This was a soccer camp organized by the JV and Varsity soccer teams at my high school.
  • Helped with setting up all five stations every day.
  • Made sure we had plenty of water and soccer balls set out for all of the girls participating.
  • We had ages from 1st-8th grade so I made the shooting station to vary depending on the level of difficulty.
  • Checked in all of the girls as they were coming in and provided them with name tags as well as soccer equipment if needed.
  • Made sure each girl had what they needed and gave them all the assistance they needed throughout the day.
  • Ran the shooting drill for an hour and then coached a team in the scrimmages for an hour.
  • Ended with dismissing the girls form the camp and cleaning up all of the balls, goals, trash, etc.

Volunteer

Kings High School
09.2020 - 05.2024
  • Helped run a Track and Field camp for middle schoolers at my high school.
  • I helped run all of the sprinting and hurdle events as well as checking everyone into the camp.
  • I made sure water was always provided.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Helped any student that got stressed out or overwhelmed and made sure they knew it was all for fun.
  • Made sure the field and track were perfectly clean every day before leaving.

Babysitter

Michelle Nickle
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided assistance for the kids and their new puppy.
  • Brought out toys, coloring books, makeup, nail polish, hair clips/brushes, barbies, and toy cars.
  • Went back and forth from the two oldest kids to their infant and puppy.
  • Made macaroni and cheese and nuggets for all of the kids for dinner.
  • Fed the dog while helping the kids clean up their dinner.
  • Provided a baby bottle for their aby as well as feeding him baby food.
  • Poop scooped and cleaned all of the dog beds.
  • Did the dishes and laundry.
  • Put all the kids to sleep and cleaned up the house.
  • Let the dog out before putting him in his crate for the night.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Kings High School
Kings Mills, OH
05-2024

No Degree -

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
05-2024

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Responsibility
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability
  • Following directions
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout all 4 years of high school as well as finishing my freshman year of college in the honors program and being placed on the Dean's List for my grades.
  • Balancing academics and athletics in college and managing to keep having straight A's.
  • Went on three missions trips with my church that helped remodel a church and served the children of missionaries across the globe.
  • Honor roll all 4 years of high school.

Certification

  • I am officially certified by the American Heart Association in First Aid and CPR.
  • This includes all the training and skills needed for any First Aid needed as well as CPR for adults, children, and infants.

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • I love to grow in my faith and spread His Word to those around me as well
  • I also love to play sports especially soccer
  • I love working with kids of all ages
  • I love to read and listen to music
  • I love to be outdoors, going on walks, riding bikes, walking my dogs, seeing new places, and hiking

Timeline

Babysitter

Mary Angeles
12.2024 - 01.2025

Babysitter

Kristen Ellsworth
04.2024 - Current

Pet Sitter

Amanda Nussbaum
12.2023 - Current

Volunteer

South Lebanon Elementary
10.2023 - 05.2024

Babysitter

Michelle Nickle
01.2022 - 03.2023

Babysitter

Meredith Gammell
09.2021 - 08.2024

Volunteer

Kings High School
09.2021 - 05.2024

Babysitter

Emily Gerth
06.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Kings High School
09.2020 - 05.2024

Volunteer

Grace Baptist Church
06.2017 - Current

Volunteer

Grace Baptist Church
08.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts -

Wilmington College

High School Diploma -

Kings High School

No Degree -

Sinclair Community College
Ella Sills