Mia Cardenas
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
The majority of my life, I have been a babysitter with extensive experience in child development and safety management. Throughout my life, I've picked up experience with every child I've babysat and learned how to assess different situations and strategize how to calm a child in stressful times. Successfully fostering emotional growth and creativity in children from ages 3 to 8, they have improved in engaging activities and positive reinforcement. I have always communicated effectively with parents to ensure a nurturing environment, while reliably administering medications, and maintaining hygiene standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Living Coast Discovery Center
Chula Vista, California
01.2025 - Current
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Sanitized common areas such as lobbies, hallways and break rooms daily
- Ensured safety standards were met while using chemical cleaners or operating machinery.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Chula Vista, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- I have worked with multiple ages of kids typically in the younger ages from 3-8 years old
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
Education
Chula Vista Senior High School
Chula Vista06-2026
Skills
- Child development
- Creative activities
- Safety management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Meal and snack preparation
- Reliability
- Keeping children safe
- Positive reinforcement
- Multitasking
- Playing puzzles and games
- Emotional support
- Play therapy techniques
- Hygiene maintenance
- Caring and responsible
- Upholding discipline rules
- Child monitoring
- Giving medicines as appropriate
- Child Development Understanding
- Nonverbal communication
- Sensory activities planning
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
American Sighn Language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Living Coast Discovery Center
01.2025 - Current
Babysitter
Self-employeed
11.2021 - Current
Chula Vista Senior High School