Karen Chinchilla
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Dedicated babysitter with a strong work ethic and emotional intelligence, previously employed at a babysitting service and au pair. Expert in child development and meal preparation, fostering creativity and healthy habits. Adapted to diverse family needs, ensuring a nurturing environment while promoting effective communication and problem-solving skills. Certified in first aid and CPR for added safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Tannenbaum Family
New Rochelle, NY
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Children's Church Volunteer
IPUC
Yondó, Colombia
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Modeled Christian values through personal behavior and interactions, inspiring children to follow suit.
- Promoted teamwork amongst children through group activities that encouraged cooperation and collaboration.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive learning atmosphere for all the kids
- Contributed to the improvement of Children''s Church curriculum by providing feedback and suggestions based on experience and observations.
- Used storytelling as a tool to help bring Bible stories to life, fostering a deeper understanding of the material amongst children.
- Created unique handicrafts.
Babysitter
Quiroga Family
Barrancabermeja Colombia
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Education
Administrative Assistant -
Luis Eduardo Díaz
Barrancabermeja, COLGastronomy -
Universidad Del Chicamocha
Bucaramanga Colombia Skills
- Meal preparation
- Flexible schedule
- Safe driving/ clean record
- New York driver license
- Fully vaccinated
- Patience and empathy
- Infant and toddler care
- Problem-solving
- Light housekeeping
- Professionalism and discretion
- Bathing and dressing
- Clear communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Follows directions
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Non smoker
- Non alcohol
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Au Pair
Tannenbaum Family
02.2023 - 08.2025
Children's Church Volunteer
IPUC
04.2022 - 01.2023
Babysitter
Quiroga Family
06.2019 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant -
Luis Eduardo Díaz
Gastronomy -
Universidad Del Chicamocha