Lauren Kratky
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated professional brings unique understanding of childhood needs and care to in-home and school environments. Handles diverse child and household priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Highly responsible and diligent with strong communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family Home
Dublin, CA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Communicated regularly with the family regarding daily events and any concerns that arose.
- Effectively managed timing to ensure structure daily routines and schedules for children's activities and care.
Catering Assistant
Altobello's Wood Fired Pizza
Concord, CA
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down catering events.
- Prepared food according to recipes and quality standards.
- Organized buffet tables, beverage stations, and service areas.
- Managed inventory levels for items like chafing dishes, plates, and utensils.
- Provided excellent customer service during events.
- Restocked supplies as needed during events.
- Received and communicated client orders to the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment following safety protocols.
- Gathered guest feedback on product quality and service.
Child Caretaker
Private Family Client
Pleasanton, CA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided attentive care and supervision for two children (ages 8 and 10) on the autism spectrum, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Designed and implemented personalized schedules and routines to meet their unique needs.
- Tailored learning activities and play to match children's developmental levels and special interests, encouraging engagement and skill-building.
- Transported children to and from school, therapies, activities, and appointments. Ensured safe navigation of community outings.
- Handled challenging behaviors calmly to de-escalate children and reinforce positive behaviors.
Tutor
Tutor Motion
Remote
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress.
- Facilitated small-group discussions to increase comprehension of course material.
- Maintained open and proactive communication with parents to provide regular updates on their child's progress, address concerns, and collaborate on tailored learning strategies.
- Preserved a transparent and collaborative relationship with my supervisor, ensuring alignment on tutoring objectives, reporting progress, and seeking guidance to continually enhance the quality of educational support provided.
Barista/Cashier
Bambu
Pleasanton, CA
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, boba beverages, etc.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
Education
B.A. Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School
Dublin, CA06.2023
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Child Development
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Biliterate in Spanish
- People-Oriented
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family Home
11.2022 - 08.2023
Child Caretaker
Private Family Client
06.2021 - 08.2023
Catering Assistant
Altobello's Wood Fired Pizza
04.2021 - 08.2023
Barista/Cashier
Bambu
01.2020 - 06.2020
Tutor
Tutor Motion
10.2019 - 08.2021
B.A. Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Dublin High School