Megan McLafferty
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Personable and dependable individual with a passion for engaging and contributing to collaborative environments. Equipped with foundational knowledge in childcare alongside skills in effective communication and attention to detail. Dedicated to leveraging these abilities to provide meaningful support and insights in professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Cared for children by preparing meals and providing snacks.
- Adapted to children's moods and needs to provide emotional support.
- Organized fun activities and games to keep children engaged and entertained.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
Swim Coach
River Forest Country Club
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided constructive feedback by observing swimmers during practices and competitions.
- Supervised swim meets to maintain a secure and organized environment.
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Developed strong relationships with swimmers and their families, creating open communication channels for feedback and goal setting.
- Coached youth aged 5 to 18 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 10 events annually.
Volunteer
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to create a comfortable environment for patients.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Shadowing Student
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Observed nurse and physician job actions.
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
- Connected coursework with current events, encouraging students to apply academic knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Experienced a variety of opportunities in different fields to expand career horizons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2028
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Child supervision
- Basic first aid
- Observation proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
Certification
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
Timeline
Swim Coach
River Forest Country Club
06.2024 - 07.2024
Shadowing Student
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2024
Babysitter
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Marquette University
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