Lyndsey Carter
Houston,TX
Summary
College Freshman majoring in Marketing & Pre-Law. Experience in Customer Service and Criminal Justice Tech Prep. Fast learner, dedicated, and history of being a collaborative team player and pitching in to help achieve business goals.
Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Axis Care
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Afterschool Counselor
Kidventure
Houston , Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Organized field trips and special events outside of regular programming hours.
- Helped school-age children improve literacy and taught comprehensive reading skills to struggling students.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Enforced safety rules while maintaining an enjoyable learning environment.
- Supervised individual and group activities in the after-school program.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources related to education or health care needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and progress reports.
- Checked after-school environments and equipment for safety and appropriateness.
- Implemented strategies to encourage parental involvement in the after-school program.
Teacher
South Hampton
Houston, Texas
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Caregiver
Total Homecare
Hamilton, OH
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Taking client on outings and to appointment
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Production Worker
Pretzel Warehouse
West Chester, OH
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment
- Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations
Cashier
United Dairy Farmers
West Chester, OH
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals
Greeter & Waiting Staff
Olive Garden
Fairfield, Ohio
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behavior to create warm, fun atmosphere for guests
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service
- Acted as first point of contact for visiting customers
- Took information about guests' party size, led to seating and offered menus
- Cleared front entry area of trash and debris and directed customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Pre-Law
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lakota West High School
West Chester, OH05.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Mental Math
- Report Writing
- Mechanics of Arrest/Search
- Police Communication Skills
Certification
- CPR, 05/22
- First Aid, 05/22
- NIMS, 05/22
Timeline
Caregiver
Axis Care
11.2024 - Current
Teacher
South Hampton
06.2024 - 09.2024
Afterschool Counselor
Kidventure
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Total Homecare
06.2023 - 08.2023
Production Worker
Pretzel Warehouse
06.2022 - 06.2022
Greeter & Waiting Staff
Olive Garden
10.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
United Dairy Farmers
07.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Pre-Law
Texas Southern University
High School Diploma -
Lakota West High School