Kayla De Meo
Ogdensburg,NJ
Summary
Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Busser
Gemma's Country Kitchen
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring tables were cleared and cleaned promptly after guests left.
- Assisted servers in managing their sections effectively, providing timely drink refills.
- Supported the overall dining experience by setting up tables with appropriate silverware, glassware, and linens.
- Maintained a clean and safe dining environment by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, and keeping walkways clear of debris.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork by assisting servers with food delivery during peak times when needed.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant by periodically checking restrooms for tidiness and stocking necessary supplies.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of menu items, daily specials, and allergen information to provide informed assistance when necessary.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by answering customers' questions and resolving issues.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Contributed to smooth restaurant operations by promptly resetting tables for new customers.
Babysitter
Multiple Families
02.2019 - Current
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging teamwork.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- 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.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Child And Family Studies
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Professional Appearance
- Strong Communication
- Maintaining Cleanliness
- Flexible Schedule Availability
- Child Supervision
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Monitoring
- Routine Management
- Activity Planning
- Homework Assistance
- Childcare
Hobbies
- Reading
- Writing
- Art's and Crafts
Timeline
Restaurant Busser
Gemma's Country Kitchen
09.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Multiple Families
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Montclair State University
Associate of Applied Science - Child And Family Studies
County College of Morris
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