Janine Koch
The Tree House
Austin
8
years of professional experience
Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.
Work History
Private Nanny
1 Year- Coordinated daily activities, including educational programs, outdoor play, and meal preparation.
- Fostered positive relationships with children and families through effective communication and engagement.
- Fostered positive relationships with children and family through effective communication and engagement.
- Developed individualized care plans to enhance child development and well-being.
- Implemented daily reading practice, which led the to child being the most successful reader and writer in her Kindergarten class, according to her teacher.
Regular Babysitter
3 Years- Provide child care for multiple working families.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces throughout duration of babysitting responsibilities.
- Maintain effective and open communication with parents to ensure safety and well-being of children.
- Demonstrate flexibility when adapting to mood swings of children as well as tantrums and handling them effectively by showing patience and acknowledging the current needs of the children.
- Ensured safety by maintaining a secure environment and adhering to emergency protocols.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- I've grown my list of families from one to five over the years after being referred from other families.
Salesperson
3 Years 3 Months- Providing excellent customer service and a welcoming shopping experience for all
- Earned recognition from customers and management for infectious enthusiasm welcoming every customer
- Also recognized for continuous commitment to the store as well as reliability and trustworthiness in responsibilities
- Strategically placed new products and pre-existing merchandise to enhance customer engagement
- Working flexible shifts open to close to ensure the success of the store
- Took initiative on time-consuming tasks and improved communication efficiency
Registered Behavioral Therapist
1 Year 4 Months- Implemented individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients and families
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients and families.mple
- Trained and mentored junior therapists on best practices for behavioral therapy techniques.
- Enhanced client engagement through innovative therapy activities designed to improve social skills.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Performed ongoing data collection and analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, resources, and feedback with fellow therapists.
Accounts Receivable Intern
4 Years- Executed efficient research requests while demonstrating adept data management skills by inputting company information into Omega and PNC platforms.
- Updated and entered financial records accurately into company database.
- Communicated with vendors and clients via email to fulfill requests for credit cards, payment information, and tax forms.
- Received consistent praise from my manager and internship director for work ethic, effectiveness, time management, and project completion.
- Recognized by the Dell-Head of Interns for my proficiency on a computer and was offered an internship at the Dell Computer Lab.
- Recommended by my manager to assist with projects involving excel spreadsheets and financial research.
- Praised for my effective communication and was offered a job on the sales team as part of a Summer internship.
- Accepted a paid position during Summer 2019 and 2021 to gain professional experience.
- Interviewed and were one of ten out of forty who were offered a paid position during the Summer of 2022.
- Received the 'Corporate Internship Program Award' for portraying outstanding teamwork, communication, and pride put into my internship position.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
No Degree - Forensic Science
High School Diploma
In Progress - Psychology
Skills
Behavior intervention
Special needs expertise
Emotional awareness
Adaptability
Child development strategies
Communication techniques
Schedule management
Creativity
Writing proficiency
Relationship building
Extra Curriculars
- National Honor Society
- Holy Cross Immersion Convention, The Holy Cross Immersion Convention is a national convention that was to be held in California during the Summer of 2020. The purpose of the convention is to bring five students per Holy Cross High School together to create a community of leaders and followers of Christ. Created presentations regarding various pieces of Scripture and presented them to the entirety of the convention. Was introduced to many people from all kinds of backgrounds. Talked about my experience at a Holy Cross High School and what advice I would give to someone who wanted to attend one.
- BETA PHI ZETA, Beta Phi Zeta is a club organization designed for students pursuing a career in criminal justice, law, forensic science, and psychology.
- St. Edward's Club Tennis Team: Participated in recreational gameplay amongst other club members of the Fall and Spring semesters. Praised for my commitment and competitive gameplay by club leaders.
Awards
- Texas State Dean's List, Spring 2026
- Heart and Mind Award, given to one member each class who portrayed pride in their work, leadership in the classroom, academic excellence, and who took initiative in making the school a better place, 2020-2021
- Academic Excellence, Maintained a 4.0 GPA each quarter during all four years of high school. 2018-2022
- Second Team All-District Women's Varsity Basketball, Fourteenth best player in TAPPS District 2A, 2019-2020
- First Team All-District Women's Varsity Basketball, Fourth best player for TAPPS District 3A, 2021-2022
- Most Valuable Player - Women's Varsity Basketball, Awarded to one player per team who went above and beyond to demonstrate teamwork, hard work, and leadership., 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022
Community Service
- Capital Area Food Bank, Austin, Texas, Work in the kitchen meal-prepping up to 200 meals per shift. Worked the mobile food bank in Kyle where we sorted produce, dairy, and fruits into bags and handed them out to nearly 150 families in need. Volunteered in the warehouse where we inspected the quality of food, organized boxes, and made up to 1,000 meals per shift.
- UT Elementary, Austin, Texas, Spent one Friday every month assisting teachers with preparation for the following week by making copies of worksheets, sorting snacks, grading, and organizing. Kept up with the cleanliness of the classroom to provide children with a healthy and clean learning environment. Worked with kids one-on-one to ensure their success.
Timeline
Private Nanny
Freelance
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Innovations
04.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Regular Babysitter
Freelance
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Salesperson
The Tree House
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Accounts Receivable Intern
Dell Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2022Read More
San Juan Diego Catholic HS: August 2018-May 2022
High School Diploma
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Saint Edward's University: August 2022-May 2023
No Degree from Forensic Science
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Austin Community College
No Degree from Psychology
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Texas State University
In Progress from Psychology
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