Kylie Ruud
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Affectionate Babysitter with hands-on experience monitoring well-being and safety of children. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining a child-friendly environment. Also, known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while managing every aspect of care with efficiency. Specialized skills include activity planning, basic meal preparation, and light housekeeping, ensuring both fun and orderliness are prioritized. Excel in communication, patience, and problem-solving to navigate the dynamic needs of children and families with ease.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Babysitter
Family Friends Home Care
Muskegon, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children throughout the day.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children's activities.
- Supervised children during playtime and educational activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's daily activities.
- Organized engaging games and crafts to stimulate creativity and development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to foster children's well-being.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Assistant Teacher
St Matthew Christian Childcare
Spring Lake, MI
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson activities.
- Supported children in developing social and emotional skills during group activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe classroom environment for children to explore.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance during playtime interactions.
- Collaborated with staff to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for all children.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Education
Reeths Puffer Highschool
Muskegon, MichiganSkills
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Team collaboration
- Educational resource organization
- Parental engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Professionalism and discretion
- Flexible scheduling
- Playing puzzles and games
- Schedule management
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Keeping children safe
- Board games
- Puzzle and game play
- Critical thinking
- Responsible decision-making
- Creative play ideas
- Follows directions
- Housekeeping
- Maintaining safe environment
- Age-appropriate routines
- Early childhood development
- Monitoring screen time
- Meal and snack preparation
- Responsible driver
- Toddler care experience
- Calm demeanor
- Meal and snack times
- Reliable transportation
- Playtime supervision
- Clear communication
- Child supervision
- Following directions
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Child Development Understanding
- Emotional and physical development assessment
- Emotional intelligence
- Reading and storytelling
- Exercise and outdoor activities
- Planning physical activities
- Basic first aid
- Childcare
- Emergency response
- Infant care experience
- Patience and empathy
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Potty training assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Routine management
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Managing routines
- Creative problem solving
- Child safety procedures
Affiliations
- Sight seeing
- Kayaking
- Nature walks
- Going to the beach
- Hanging out with friends
- Quality alone time
- Painting
- Drawing
- Writing
- Spontaneous adventures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Babysitter
Family Friends Home Care
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
St Matthew Christian Childcare
08.2024 - 05.2025
Reeths Puffer Highschool