McKenna Linton

Communicated positively with children and guardians.

• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
• Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
• Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
• Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
• Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
• Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
• Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
• Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
• Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
• Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
• Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
• Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
• Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
• Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
• Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
• Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
• Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
• Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
• Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
• Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
• Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
• Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

• Improved resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
• Developed strong relationships with residents through active listening skills and empathetic responses to personal concerns or issues that arose throughout the semester.
• Provided support to new students during orientation week, easing their transition into college life.
• Promoted academic success by connecting residents with relevant campus resources and study groups.
• Contributed positively to team dynamics among Resident Assistants by sharing ideas, offering support, and collaborating on projects or events when needed.
• Fostered a safe and inclusive living environment for all residents through conflict resolution and mediation.
• Evaluated program effectiveness by collecting feedback from residents and implementing improvements for future events.
• Developed and enforced safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students.
• Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
• Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
• Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.

• Supported academic advisors with scheduling, data entry, and appointment coordination, ensuring seamless student services.
• Served as liaison between students, faculty members, advisors and other stakeholders within the institution to resolve issues and promote effective communication channels.
• Maintained strong relationships with campus partners to effectively address student needs across various departments.
• Promoted a positive campus environment by addressing student concerns and directing them to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
• Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.