Gemma Hill
Whitestone
Summary
Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Counselor Intern
NYU Langone Child Study Center
New Hyde Park
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved clients' compliance with treatment plans by advising on options and benefits.
- Collaborated with professional psychologists to ensure comprehensive care for members of the social anxiety group.
- Helped create the curriculum, plan, and prepare for the therapy program.
- Facilitated therapy program.
Daycare Worker
Lutheran School Of Flushing & Bayside
Bayside
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculums to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Participated in field trips with the daycare group to provide additional learning opportunities for the kids.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Collaborated with other childcare staff members on planning events or special projects related to childcare services.
Family Babysitter
Various local families
Whitestone
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
- Read books to promote language development.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Responded appropriately to behavior issues that arose between siblings or other family members.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2029
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Anxiety management
- Time management
- Documentation and record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Behavioral assessment
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Art and creative activities like scrapbooking
Timeline
Clinical Counselor Intern
NYU Langone Child Study Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Daycare Worker
Lutheran School Of Flushing & Bayside
06.2023 - 08.2023
Family Babysitter
Various local families
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Old Westbury