Babysitter
Lucia Ponce
2023.09 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Hi, I’m
Mikayla Merrifield
Babysitter / (530)552-7654
Oroville,CA
Timeline
Las Plumas High School
High School Diploma
2020.08 - 2024.06 (3 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Work History
Lucia PonceOroville, CA
Babysitter
2023.09 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
Education
Las Plumas High SchoolOroville, CA
High School Diploma
2020.08 - 2024.06 (3 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursBasketball/Working out
When im not focused on school activities or doing anything my home life im playing basketbal and working out. I can lift 50lbs+.