Lauren Mizell
Decatur,GA
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional skilled in behavior management, child supervision, and curriculum development. Committed to fostering a safe and engaging environment for children, ensuring their emotional and social growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Babysitter
Self Employed Services
Metro Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
- Implemented routines to support children's emotional and behavioral development.
- Managed schedules for activities, playdates, and outings effectively.
- Maintained a clean, organized play area to foster a positive atmosphere.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for 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.
Afterschool Site Director
McClesky YMCA
Marietta, Georgia
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented safe, engaging games to maximize limited space for active participation.
- Developed and executed curriculum aligned with Y core values for a comprehensive program experience.
- Fostered problem-solving skills in youth while training staff to effectively promote these abilities.
- Managed supply orders within budget, ensuring timely and cost-effective operations.
- Planned themed weekly crafts to enhance creativity and hands-on learning among children.
- Delivered social-emotional learning techniques to children, promoting emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Mentored counselors to improve their leadership skills and effectiveness with youth.
Day Camp Assistant Site Lead
McClesky YMCA
Marietta, Georgia
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Guided staff and campers in adherence to YMCA values, fostering a safe environment.
- Coordinated with parents to address inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of camp facilities and supplies.
- Mentored counselors to enhance leadership skills and overall camp experience.
- Planned engaging activities aligned with camp themes to increase camper participation.
- Collaborated with leads and directors to manage operations within budget and optimize resources.
- Communicated effectively with campers, parents, and staff to resolve issues promptly.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Preschool Program Lead
McClesky YMCA
Marietta, Georgia
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Spearheaded engaging preschool program, integrating fun activities to enhance learning engagement.
- Organized creative crafts, boosting youth participation and fostering creativity.
- Developed age-appropriate games to maintain high excitement levels among children.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents, providing regular updates on children's progress.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to nurture supportive environments for social development.
- Managed supply orders efficiently, ensuring timely purchases within budget constraints.
Hostess/ Front of House
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Greeted and seated over 80 guests daily, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and readiness for incoming guests.
- Assisted in training new host staff on company standards and procedures.
- Managed reservation system for optimal guest flow and seating arrangements.
- Supported wait staff and bartenders by delivering food to tables, enhancing team productivity.
- Assisted with take-out orders, ensuring quick and efficient service delivery.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Behavior management
- Activity planning
- Curriculum development
- Child supervision
- Creativity enhancement
- Child safety procedures
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- School-age children experience
- Schedule management
- Child Development Understanding
- Certified in first aid and CPR
Volunteer
LIIV Atlanta Church August 2023-Present
- Led and supported weekly kids ministry operations, ensuring smooth check-in, classroom coverage, and child safety procedures
- Served as Kids Check-In Leader, overseeing volunteer check-in flow, parent communication, and first-time family support
- Coordinated classrooms, volunteers, and schedules as Kids Coordinator to maintain safe, organized, and engaging environments
- Trained and supported volunteers to ensure consistency, excellence, and adherence to ministry standards
- Assisted with curriculum execution, special events, and Sunday logistics
- Communicated closely with ministry leaders to identify needs, problem-solve, and improve systems
Timeline
Afterschool Site Director
McClesky YMCA
08.2023 - 05.2025
Preschool Program Lead
McClesky YMCA
08.2022 - 05.2024
Day Camp Assistant Site Lead
McClesky YMCA
05.2022 - 05.2025
Community Babysitter
Self Employed Services
10.2021 - Current
Hostess/ Front of House
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
08.2020 - 03.2022