MADELINE DREIFACH
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a private nanny and camp counselor. I excel in fostering a safe, nurturing environment for children. Current student at Rutgers New Brunswick, pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Self Employed
New Jersey, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- I have experience working as a babysitter/nanny, working for families both long-term and short-term, ranging from infants to teens.
- Collaborated with parents to establish routines and behavioral guidelines.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure the safety of children in all situations.
- Monitored the behavior of the children to enforce appropriate standards set by parents.
- Organized and planned activities to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional growth.
Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
Montclair, NJ
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Facilitated communication between campers and parents regarding schedules and events.
- I supervised campers (ages 5-13), ensuring safety and adherence to camp guidelines.
- Supervised field trips
- Resolved conflicts among campers, creating a positive social environment.
- Documented camp activities and progress of campers for administrative records and communication with parents.
Camp Counselor
Jeff Lake Camp
Stanhope, NJ
06.2024 - 08.2024
- I worked with children (ages 5–6). As the lead counselor of my group, I helped campers build skills and confidence through guidance and mentoring.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with unique needs.
Elementary School Teaching Intern
Edgemont Elementary
Montclair, NJ
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in developing engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Observed student interactions to identify areas for improvement and support.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to struggling students.
- Observed teachers to gain knowledge about classroom management techniques.
Religious School Teacher
Temple Sholom Of West Essex
Cedar Grove, NJ
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Facilitated classroom discussions on religious values and traditions.
- Organized community service projects for student involvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey05.2027
Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey, NJ05.2027
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Independent judgment
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health first aid
- Child development
- Child safety
Certification
• Red Cross First Aid Certification
• CITI Certification
• CITI Certification
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
Jeff Lake Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Elementary School Teaching Intern
Edgemont Elementary
03.2023 - 06.2023
Religious School Teacher
Temple Sholom Of West Essex
09.2020 - 05.2022
Private Nanny
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Education
Rutgers University