Gracelynn Gartland
Student
Tawas City,MI
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Emanuel Lutheran Church; Vacation Bible School
Tawas City, MI
06.2021 - Current
- Supported team members in delivering engaging lessons to children.
- Facilitated group games and crafts, promoting teamwork among participants.
Pet Sitter
D'Anne Youngs
Tawas City, MI
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed daily care routines for various pets, ensuring health and safety compliance.
- Provided regular updates to pet owners through digital communication platforms, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
Babysitter
Andrew & Caroline Mong
East Tawas, MI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised children's daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies fostering respectful behavior.
- 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.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
Babysitter
Ray & Marianne Rollet
Tawas City, MI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed educational games to promote learning and creativity.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and concerns.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment conducive to exploration and play.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- 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 safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
High School Diploma -
05-2027
- Highest Honor Roll 2023-2026
- Loeffler Scholarship Recipient
- Sola Gratia Scholarship Recipient
- 2025 Michigan State Police Career Academy
- Currently Ranked in Top Ten of the Class of 2027
- Professional Development: Stop the Bleed Certification, Human Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, Vital Signs Competency Certification
- 4.170 GPA
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible schedule
- Relationship building
- Professional appearance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Team Sports
- Enjoy participating in running for overall physical and mental well-being
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Music
- Fashion
Extracurricular activities
Cross Country
Track & Field
Saginaw Striders Track Club
Piano
MLS Concert Choir
MLS Shadows Choir
Timeline
Pet Sitter - D'Anne Youngs
07.2025 - 07.2025
Babysitter - Andrew & Caroline Mong
05.2024 - 08.2024
Babysitter - Ray & Marianne Rollet
05.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer - Emanuel Lutheran Church; Vacation Bible School
06.2021 - Current
Michigan Lutheran Seminary - High School Diploma,