Erica Peters
Meadville,PA
Summary
I am a caring and compassionate person, who wants to make a difference in young children's lives. I aspire to be an amazing role model, spark a love for education for all children I work with and will constantly evolve to be the best I can be for my co-workers, employer, and the children I hope to get the chance to teach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Babysitter
Amanda Byler
Meadville, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Enforced rules set by the parents regarding television time, toys, snacks.
- Put babies down for naps or bedtime routines following parent's instructions.
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
- Administered basic first aid if necessary in case of minor injuries or illnesses.
- Maintained records of childcare services provided including duration of care each day.
- Read books to the kids before bedtime or during quiet time.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and tidying up common areas used by the kids.
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, music, and reading stories.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for the children while parents were away.
- Kept track of daily activities of the children including meals eaten, naps taken.
- Changed diapers as needed.
- Communicated regularly with parents about any changes in routine or behavior observed in their child and children.
- Responded appropriately to behavior issues that arose between siblings or other family members.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
Preschool Volunteer
Meadville Cooperative Preschool
Meadville, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in classroom discussions with students.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans that were age appropriate for the preschoolers.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects and music activities.
- Monitored snack time periods while enforcing healthy eating habits among students.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions for individual students or groups of students.
- Supervised outdoor playtime activities such as sports and playgrounds.
- Engaged in circle time activities such as singing songs, telling stories.
- Assisted teachers in preparing activities and materials for preschoolers.
- Contributed ideas to help enhance the curriculum used by teachers.
- Read stories to children during story time sessions.
- Supported the development of language skills by engaging in conversations with preschoolers about their day-to-day experiences.
- Demonstrated patience when dealing with behavioral issues from young learners.
- Helped preschoolers develop social skills by playing games together.
- Provided guidance to children on proper hygiene habits.
- Created visuals aids like charts, posters, and bulletin boards for classrooms.
- Organized play areas, toys, and supplies to ensure a safe environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to create a positive learning atmosphere for the children.
- Organized student supplies and materials for daily use.
- Provided emotional support when needed by listening attentively and offering words of encouragement.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by providing feedback and reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to provide additional insight into student progress.
- Assisted with the supervision of students at recess or after-school programs.
- Mentored individual students on a regular basis.
- Developed innovative ways to engage children in learning experiences through games or interactive activities.
- Promoted positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect.
- Offered general support to instructors, handed out documents and straightened up classrooms.
- Organized and distributed materials needed for planned classroom activities.
- Engaged students to share ideas and collaborate together on projects.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Family Babysitter
Darcie Smith
Meadville, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Put babies down for naps or bedtime routines following parent's instructions.
- Greeted children when they returned home from school and helped them with homework assignments.
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
- Read books to the kids before bedtime or during quiet time.
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, music, and reading stories.
- Taught basic life skills such as manners and hygiene.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized childcare environments.
- Planned and executed age-appropriate outings and activities.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Cashier
Rite Aid
Meadville, PA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
Food Service Worker
Mandelbroks
Meadville, PA
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Delivered food orders promptly and accurately to guests tables.
- Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Washed, peeled, and seeded fruits and vegetables.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Cashier
Giant Eagle
Meadville, PA
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05-2024
High School Diploma -
Meadville Area Highschool
Meadville, PA05-2020
CNA Health Occupations
Crawford County Career Technical School
Meadville05-2020
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Meal and snack preparation
- Age-appropriate routines
- Housekeeping abilities
- Following Directions
- Emotional Support
- Special needs experience
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Into athletics
- Love to take care of animals
- Play multiple instruments
Accomplishments
- I have received multiple awards that showcase my love for education, my perseverance during difficult times, and my abilty to bounce back when things get hard
- I was a leader, role model and team captain for my highschool running teams for cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. I lead my team to victory many times and constantly found ways to connect us in a larger group to keep the value of our community on the team.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR 2019
- STOP THE BLEED 2019
- OSHA 2018
Timeline
Family Babysitter
Amanda Byler
12.2023 - Current
Preschool Volunteer
Meadville Cooperative Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Family Babysitter
Darcie Smith
03.2023 - Current
Cashier
Rite Aid
08.2019 - 08.2020
Food Service Worker
Mandelbroks
05.2019 - 07.2019
Cashier
Giant Eagle
08.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Allegheny College
High School Diploma -
Meadville Area Highschool
CNA Health Occupations
Crawford County Career Technical School
- First Aid/CPR 2019
- STOP THE BLEED 2019
- OSHA 2018
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