Kerrie Winter
Santa Monica,CA
Summary
Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Self
06.2006 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
Volunteer
LA On Cloud9
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Encouraged youth to volunteer time to the homeless during the holidays
- Helped provide fresh warm meals during the holidays
Pet Sitter
Self
06.2010 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Managed scheduling, invoicing, and record-keeping tasks efficiently to streamline operations and enhance professionalism.
Babysitter
Westside Nannies
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- 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.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- 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.
Teacher's Assistant
Santa Monica High School
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Education
English Literature
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA05.2025
English
Cabrillo College
Santa Cruz, CACosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Vidal Sassoon Academy
Santa Monica, CA07.2007
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative Thinking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Team Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and preparation
- In-person tutoring
- Adaptable nature
- Growth Mindset
- Confidence building
- Homework Assistance
- Research and analysis
- Study Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Essay Writing
- Creative Writing
Accomplishments
- Helped students achieve 90/100+ on English paper.
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Worked for Donna Karen runway by styling the hair for models. The event raised over 1million dollars.
- Lived and worked abroad for 1 year in London while traveling to different parts of Europe.
Certification
- Certified Wigs for kids
- Licensed Cosmetologist - 1600 hours
- Certified Yoga Instructor, Hot8 Yoga
- Real Estate Training - still need to take certification exam
writing children's books
I single handedly wrote and published a children's book called , 'Vivienne goes to London'. This book is the start of a series I intend on creating and turning into a cartoon.
Timeline
Volunteer
LA On Cloud9
11.2013 - 11.2014
Pet Sitter
Self
06.2010 - 08.2014
Babysitter
Westside Nannies
05.2008 - 06.2013
Tutor
Self
06.2006 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Santa Monica High School
09.2005 - 06.2006
English Literature
Santa Monica College
English
Cabrillo College
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Vidal Sassoon Academy
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