Krista Hinkle

Passionate individual with extensive experience in providing quality care for children. Demonstrates a strong ability to build trust and rapport with children and parents alike. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to ensure that the needs of the child and their family are met. Reliable professional skilled in providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for children. Experienced in developing creative activities, meal preparation, and providing transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities. Committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for the family and the children in their care. Energetic and reliable individual with experience caring for children of all ages. Skilled in creating a safe and nurturing environment, planning fun activities, and ensuring children's physical and emotional well-being. Possesses a compassionate and patient demeanor, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Sunday school teacher for pre-k, Jubilee Christian Center, Fairfax, Virginia, 08/01/14, 08/01/18, Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips., Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills., Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health., Read books to entire classes or to small groups., Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines., Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Student Assistant Coach, Girls on the Run, Springfield, Virginia, 09/01/14, 04/01/18, Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours., Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance., Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results., Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.

• Band Student of the Year
• Most Outstanding Singer