Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Mission Trip
Leadership Training
Postpartum Ministry
VBS Volunteer
References
Timeline
Kimberly House

Kimberly House

Lagrange,IN

Summary

Highly motivated and hard working, homeschooling, single mother, very accustomed to handling challenges and solving problems. Passionate about helping people build resilience, grow in their faith and grow closer to their Creator. Strong work ethic and adaptability with exceptional interpersonal skills. Seeking part time, flexible, remote work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Amish Driver

Self employeed
Lagrange, IN
11.2022 - Current
  • Drive the Amish to their desired destination and back home again.
  • Calculate mileage for payment and handle cash.
  • Take phone calls and schedule drives.
  • Ensure punctual arrival and departure times.
  • Maintain vehicle and ensure it is in safe and proper running order.

Home Organizer

Self Employed
Lagrange, IN
07.2020 - Current
  • Assessed clients' organizational needs, identified areas for improvement, and created a plan of action.
  • Facilitated conversations with clients to discuss their lifestyle needs and preferences.
  • Organized closets, cupboards, pantries, basements, garages, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens.
  • Collaborated with family members to identify which items should be kept or discarded.
  • Transported donated goods to local charities or thrift stores.
  • Reconfigured furniture layouts in order to create more open floor space.

Homeschool Teacher

Self Employed
Lagrange, IN
09.2013 - Current
  • Create lesson plans, activities, and assessments to assess student progress in their learning journey.
  • Encourage critical thinking skills by facilitating discussions about current events and topics relevant to the course material.
  • Facilitate meaningful interactions between peers through group projects or activities.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons and activities.
  • Focus on engaging and fun activities that increase learning retention.
  • Utilize curriculums that are diverse and adaptable to all learning abilities and levels.
  • Plan field trips to various educational institutions to enhance the classroom experience.
  • Coordinate with other homeschool teachers to ensure that appropriate standards were met.
  • Promote positive behavior management strategies among students in order to foster an effective learning environment.

Housekeeper

Happy Jack Lodge
Happy Jack, AZ
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Performed various cleaning duties such as dusting, mopping, sweeping, polishing, and vacuuming
  • Laundered used bedding and towels.
  • Made beds, replaced towels, and replenished toiletries
  • Cleaned and disinfected bathrooms and guest rooms
  • Ensured all rooms were cared for and inspected
  • Provided optimal level of customer service, especially when dealing with complaints

Respite House Parent

Hope Ranch Learning Academy
Hudson , FL
12.2008 - 04.2009
  • Provide respite for primary houseparents for the junior high/high school girl's and boy's home.
  • Provided emotional support to children who are experiencing difficulties with their families or adjusting to new situations.
  • Provided supervision and guidance to children to help them develop socially and emotionally.
  • Assisted with homework and other school projects.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for children and ensured that they are eaten at appropriate times.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of each child at the facility.
  • Implemented house rules, schedules, and routines.
  • Was “on duty” and “on call” for specified hours

Swim Instructor

Emler Swim School
Austin, TX
02.2008 - 07.2008
  • Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
  • Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
  • Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
  • Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.

Cook and Cashier

Cafe Latte
Leander, TX
05.2006 - 12.2006
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

Childcare Worker

Ymca Of Austin
Austin, TX
06.2006 - 12.2006
  • Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
  • Read stories to children and taught them basic skills such as counting, ABCs, and colors.
  • Maintained a safe environment for children by following health standards.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing ongoing communication regarding their child's progress.
  • Engaged in active listening when communicating with children to ensure understanding of instructions or expectations.

Baskin Robbins Team Member

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
Cedar Park, TX
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by catering to guests' needs.
  • Provided menu recommendations and additional information.
  • Prepared and sold ice cream using various preparation techniques and equipment.
  • Handled cash and credit transactions.
  • Ensured the overall cleanliness of the shop.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

Ball State University, Muncie, IN
05.2011

High School Diploma -

Summit Christian Academy, Cedar Park, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coping skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • Faith Encouragement
  • Biblical instruction
  • Organization
  • Schedule Management

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Healthy cooking
  • Walking
  • Traveling
  • Hebrew and Biblical studies

Mission Trip

3 month mission trip to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina with Adventures in Missions in 2006

Objectives:

  • Be a member of a team assisting in the clean up after Hurricane Katrina
  • Offered prayer, emotional support and physical help for those living in neighborhoods devastated by Katrina
  • Helped with clean up, demolition, painting, trash removal, street clean up.

Leadership Training

40 day backpacking trip in Wyoming with Solid Rock Outdoor Ministries in Laramie, Wyoming in 2007

  • Grow in vertical relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Grow in horizontal relationship with others
  • Grow in skills and knowledge as an outdoor person

Postpartum Ministry

Collaborated with other local moms to create a postpartum ministry in 2018. I led the group from 2018-2020.

  • Made and brought meals to pregnant or postpartum moms or to those grieving after a loss or miscarriage.
  • Helped pregnant or postpartum moms clean their homes.
  • Created and delivered gift baskets to postpartum mothers or to those grieving after a loss or miscarriage.
  • Offered emotional, spiritual and social support for moms to help through the postpartum period or after a loss.

VBS Volunteer

Vacation Bible School Missions class teacher for 2022 and 2023

  • Create and prepare lesson material for elementary students to learn about what it means to be a missionary
  • Teach the students about missionaries in the past and present and help them see that to be a Christian is to be a missionary
  • Answer questions, engage with students, keep the class from getting distracted

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Amish Driver - Self employeed
11.2022 - Current
Home Organizer - Self Employed
07.2020 - Current
Housekeeper - Happy Jack Lodge
07.2014 - 11.2014
Homeschool Teacher - Self Employed
09.2013 - Current
Respite House Parent - Hope Ranch Learning Academy
12.2008 - 04.2009
Swim Instructor - Emler Swim School
02.2008 - 07.2008
Childcare Worker - Ymca Of Austin
06.2006 - 12.2006
Cook and Cashier - Cafe Latte
05.2006 - 12.2006
Baskin Robbins Team Member - Baskin Robbins Ice Cream
09.2005 - 03.2006
Ball State University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology And Sociology
Summit Christian Academy - High School Diploma,

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