Hi, I’m
Gabrielle Achord
Henrico ,VA
Summary
With a proven track record at The Yarborough Family, I excel in creating nurturing environments for children, blending patience and empathy with strong time management skills. Recognized for enhancing children's emotional and physical well-being, I've adeptly managed routines and fostered developmental milestones, ensuring safety and fostering growth. My commitment to childcare excellence is evident in my ability to tailor activities to individual needs, achieving commendable feedback from both parents and peers.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
The Yarborough Family
Babysitter
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
Swim Kids
Swim Instructor
05.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students requiring additional assistance in mastering specific skills or techniques.
The Carey Family
In-Home Nanny
08.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
- Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.
- Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
- Provided overnight care during family vacations or business trips, ensuring a seamless transition for the children.
- Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
- Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
- Improved children''s social skills by organizing playdates and group outings.
- Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
- Assisted in implementing sleep routines leading to improved restfulness for both children and parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Wonder Years Daycare
Toddler Room Assistant
01.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Assisted in tracking each child''s progress, sharing observations with parents during conferences for continuous improvement.
- Provided one-on-one support for children struggling with specific tasks, ensuring equal opportunities for growth and success.
- Fostered strong communication with parents through regular updates on their child''s development, achievements, and areas requiring attention.
- Aided lead teacher with observation assessments which helped in identifying areas of improvement for each child.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the classroom, ensuring a healthy environment for children to learn and grow.
- Ensured children''s safety at all times by closely supervising indoor and outdoor activities, adhering to licensing regulations.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary, promoting appropriate behavior among toddlers while respecting individual needs.
- Established trusting relationships with families by consistently demonstrating genuine care and concern for their child''s wellbeing.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Education
Colorado Christian UniversityDenver, CO
from Applied Psychology
Walker High SchoolWalker, LA
High School Diploma
05.2016
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Attention to detail
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Active listening
- Managing routines
- Housekeeping
- Schedule management
- Activity planning
- Routine management
- Playing puzzles and games
- Reading and storytelling
- Licensed driver
- Upholding discipline rules
- Infant care experience
- Behavior monitoring
- Professionalism and discretion
- Bathing and dressing
- Emergency response
- Monitoring screen time
- Safe driving
- Multitasking and organization
- Clear communication
- Basic first aid
- Reliable transportation
- Giving medicines as appropriate
- Calm demeanor
- Exercise and outdoor activities
Timeline
Babysitter
The Yarborough Family
06.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Swim Kids
05.2018 - 12.2018
In-Home Nanny
The Carey Family
08.2017 - 08.2018
Toddler Room Assistant
Wonder Years Daycare
01.2016 - 05.2017
Colorado Christian University
from Applied Psychology
Walker High School
High School Diploma
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