Emily Shawa
ACWORTH,Georgia
Summary
Kind and considerate babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Established exciting and safe activities, while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Independant Employer
Acworth, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- 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.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- 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.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Accompanied children to various appointments providing emotional support and ensuring their physical wellbeing.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Spent a year volunteering at Mariposa Farms assisting with children doing Hippotherapy, also taking care of horses.
Education
Cosmetology
Allatoona High School
Acworth, GA05.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child Supervision
- Toddler care experience
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Housekeeping
- School-age children experience
- Professionalism and Discretion
- Critical Thinking
Photography
I have been interested in photography since my mother had me assist with her photography sessions. This has led me to love art and photography, giving me a creative way of thinking.
Languages
Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Babysitter
Independant Employer
01.2023 - Current
Cosmetology
Allatoona High School