Marianna Bila
Student
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Reliable lifeguard with a focus on safety and emergency response. Skilled in active listening and critical thinking, contributing to a safe swimming environment through effective communication and adherence to regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Schaumburg, IL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised children, ensuring safety and adherence to routines during care sessions.
- Planned and organized engaging activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents about daily activities, behavior, and any concerns.
- Managed multiple children simultaneously, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities in a dynamic environment.
- Developed trustful relationships with children through consistent interaction and positive reinforcement.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies that fostered respectful behavior and conflict resolution skills.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and prepared nutritious meals based on individual needs of children in care.
- Assisted in homework completion, promoting academic support while enhancing learning experiences at home.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Lifeguard
Aquaguard Pool Management
Schaumburg, IL
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular water quality tests to maintain optimal swimming conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed.
- Enforced pool rules and policies to promote a safe environment for all patrons.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive interactions with patrons and parents.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2029
High School Diploma -
Wheeling High School
Wheeling, IL05.2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- CPR certified
- Emergency response
Certification
CPR & AED
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Babysitter
06.2025 - 08.2025
Lifeguard
Aquaguard Pool Management
05.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Wheeling High School