Lydia Epley
Sumter,SC
Summary
Energetic child care worker with seven years of experience committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in building routines, preparing activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Offering kindness and compassion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Self-employed
Sumter, SC
12.2021 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Babysitter
Maciejewski Household
Enid, United States
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young toddler.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Picked up child from daycare most days.
Babysitter
McGarvey Household
Enid, OK
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to infant.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Nanny
McFarlane Household
Zionsville, IN
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
Infant Room Teacher
Kristy Holms
Zionsville, IN
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, prepared activities to help them achieve milestones.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Nanny
Devlin Household
Broad Ripple , Indiana
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted with housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support hand eye coordination skills.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks and the library.
Nanny
Sims Household
Whitestown, IN
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Nanny
Ferguson Household
Mooresville , Indiana
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
Winchester, IN07.2014
Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Praise and Encouragement
- Boundary Setting
- Language Skills Development
- Potty Training
- Activity Planning
- Self-Confidence Development
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Emergency Situations
- Allergy Understanding
- Behavior Modification Techniques
Timeline
Babysitter
Self-employed
12.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Maciejewski Household
07.2019 - 12.2019
Babysitter
McGarvey Household
05.2019 - 12.2019
Nanny
McFarlane Household
03.2017 - 04.2019
Infant Room Teacher
Kristy Holms
11.2016 - 03.2017
Nanny
Devlin Household
06.2016 - 11.2016
Nanny
Sims Household
01.2016 - 06.2016
Nanny
Ferguson Household
07.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Winchester Community High School
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