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Emma Odom

Emma Odom

Helena ,AL

Summary

Dynamic childcare professional with extensive experience at 24 Hour Fitness, specializing in childhood development and nutrition. Proven ability to foster social integration and emotional growth through engaging activities. Skilled in activity planning and household management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children while building strong relationships with families.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Nicole Kurtts
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Childcare Provider

24 Hour Fitness
03.2023 - Current
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.

Retail Sales Associate

The Royal Market
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Education

Homeschooled
05.2022

Skills

  • Social integration
  • Schedule management
  • Activity planning
  • Childhood development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Nutrition
  • Cooking and meal preparation
  • Relationship building
  • Household management
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Special needs experience
  • Infant care
  • Department reset
  • Sales trends
  • Transaction processing

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

The Royal Market
01.2024 - 04.2024

Childcare Provider

24 Hour Fitness
03.2023 - Current

Private Nanny

Nicole Kurtts

Homeschooled