Emia Burks
Jovie of Chicago
Normal,IL
6
years of professional experience
Human Development & Family Sciences graduate with experience supporting children and families through childcare, developmental activities, event supervision, and community engagement. Skilled in applying child development knowledge, building trusting relationships, communicating with families, and creating age-appropriate activities that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Passionate about helping children and families navigate challenging experiences through compassionate, developmentally appropriate support.
Work History
Hospitality/ Marketing Intern
2 Months- Assisted with hospitality, marketing, and event operations, including event preparation, setup, on-site coordination, promotional initiatives, and breakdown while collaborating across multiple teams.
- Conducted research on conferences, hotels, and community organizations; completed outreach and hotel visits to identify opportunities and support future partnerships and events.
- Communicated professionally with families, caregivers, employees, clients, prospective candidates, and community partners to understand needs, provide assistance, and strengthen relationships.
- Supported recruitment initiatives through candidate outreach, job fairs, and hiring activities while collaborating with recruiting team to engage prospective candidates.
- Conducted research on conferences and hotels; completed outreach and visits to identify partnership opportunities and support future events.
- Applied knowledge of child development and family dynamics when interacting with children, parents, caregivers, and community members while building positive and trusting relationships.
- Assisted with hospitality and marketing operations, including event preparation, setup, on-site coordination, and breakdown while collaborating across teams.
Childcare Event Supervisor
2 Months- Supervised childcare staff and operations during events, including staff assignments, child check-in/check-out, activities, transitions, and maintaining appropriate supervision.
- Provided safe, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care while adapting activities and routines to children’s individual needs, ages, interests, and developmental stages.
- Built positive relationships with children and families through empathetic communication, active listening, and responsiveness to individual needs, routines, preferences, and concerns.
- Guided staff in supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while addressing behavioral and emotional needs through patience, redirection, and positive communication.
- Served as a liaison between parents, caregivers, childcare staff, and event teams, using leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to address unexpected situations and maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.
Nanny/Family Babysitter
2 Years 3 Months- Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to school and extracurricular activities.
- Delivered overnight care to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles to support daily care routines.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry and meal preparation, to maintain a clean and organized childcare environment.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Daycare Teacher
11 Months- Organized and led activities fostering physical, mental, and social development, enhancing overall child growth.
- Communicated regularly with parents on child's progress and behavioral issues, strengthening parent-teacher partnerships.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, stimulating environment, supporting effective learning experiences.
Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
- Black Women's Bookclub Member and Social Media Manager
- Redbird Scholarship Recipient
Skills
Child Development
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Family-Centered Care
Therapeutic Communication
Active Listening
Emotional Support
Behavior Guidance
Age-Appropriate Activity Development
Family & Caregiver Communication
Crisis/Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Event & Childcare Supervision
Certifications and Trainings
- CPR/First Aid
- Mandated Reporter training
- Child abuse prevention training
- Trauma-informed care
Relevant Experience
- Child development
- Grief/loss activities
- Family dynamics
- Parenting
- Family education
- Developmental milestones
- Children's emotional development
- Family education workshops
Timeline
Childcare Event Supervisor
Jovie of Chicago
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Hospitality/ Marketing Intern
Jovie of Chicago
05.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Nanny/Family Babysitter
Jovie of Chicago
05.2024 - CurrentRead More
Daycare Teacher
Healthy Start Daycare Center
09.2020 - 08.2021Read More
EPIC Academy Higschool
High School Diploma
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Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science from Human Development
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