Lydia Bouwkamp
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Seeking a position with more upward mobility and professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Gilden Woods Early Care And Preschool
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to babies and toddlers, resulting in meeting developmental milestones.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning.
- Completed daily reports on iPad logging meals, naps, and diaper changes.
Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale
10.2019 - 05.2023
- Cultivated a friendly and fast checkout experience for Costco shoppers.
- Assisted in a variety of other positions within the warehouse promptly and flexibly in response to the warehouse's shifting needs.
- Prioritized tasks to maintain a clean and safe work environment for myself and others.
- Answer questions from shoppers with friendliness and accuracy.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with my supervisors, coworkers, and shoppers.
Church Nursery Volunteer
Moline Christian Reformed Church
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Attended to toddlers' needs
- Engaged children in creative play
- Read books to children and helped them with puzzles
Housekeeper/Nanny
Becki Simpson
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained tidiness and order in the home by vacuuming, washing and folding laundry, and performing kitchen and bathroom sanitization procedures.
- Prepared muffins and smoothies
- Engaged in developmentally enriching creative play with child.
- Followed detailed nighttime routine with child including reading books and singing lullabies.
Social Media Coordinator (Volunteer)
Calvin College
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with fellow committee members to curate a film series to show on campus.
- Created Facebook event pages and social media content to advertise public film showings.
- Designed and distributed promotional posters.
- Prepared guided discussion sheets to cultivate conversations after each showing.
Front Desk Receptionist
Calvin College
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Offered information to visitors and students in a welcoming manner.
- Used spreadsheets to record information and complete tasks.
- Received and sorted incoming mail.
G.E.M.S. Counselor-in-Training Volunteer
Moline Christian Reformed Church
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Helped plan events and crafts for 4th through 8th grade girls
- Assisted the girls with their projects
- Talked to the girls about their interests and developed friendly relationships with them
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies/Writing
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI05.2019
Skills
- Stocking
- Phone etiquette
- Cash handling
- Cashiering
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Social Media Management
- Childcare
- Event Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
Certification
Food Handler Certification, Beginning Workshop, 04/01/23, Present, For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 library staff certification from the Library of Michigan, completion of the Beginning Workshop course is obligatory. Completed on April 19, 2023.
References
- Geert Heetebrij, Film and Media Professor, Calvin University, geert.heetebrij@calvin.edu
- K'Lee Nisevich, Former Supervisor at Costco Wholesale, k.m.nisevich@gmail.com
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Gilden Woods Early Care And Preschool
05.2023 - Current
Church Nursery Volunteer
Moline Christian Reformed Church
10.2021 - 11.2021
Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale
10.2019 - 05.2023
Housekeeper/Nanny
Becki Simpson
03.2018 - 05.2019
Social Media Coordinator (Volunteer)
Calvin College
09.2017 - 05.2019
Front Desk Receptionist
Calvin College
09.2016 - 05.2017
G.E.M.S. Counselor-in-Training Volunteer
Moline Christian Reformed Church
09.2011 - 05.2015
Food Handler Certification, Beginning Workshop, 04/01/23, Present, For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 library staff certification from the Library of Michigan, completion of the Beginning Workshop course is obligatory. Completed on April 19, 2023.
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Studies/Writing
Calvin College
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