Rachel Pridgen
Lucedale,Mississippi
Summary
Current student working towards a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a certificate in Trauma-Informed Child Advocacy. Punctual, with positive attitude. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in time management. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Starkville
01.2023 - Current
- I pick up a 4 year old little boy from school 3 times a week and keep him for 2 hours until his mother gets off of work.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Volunteer at Sally Kate Winters home
Sally Kate Winters Family Services
01.2023 - Current
- Once a week, I go to Sally Kate Winters home and spend time with the kids there
- We do whatever the kids want to do, whether that is playing basketball outside or playing boardgames inside
- I look forward to doing this every week as I hope to be making a difference in these kids' lives.
Mission Trip Volunteer
Med. Reach
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Earned money for trips through group fundraising and direct solicitation from family, friends and businesses.
- Taught English to local people and shared stories of faith to build connections.
- Carried much-needed medical, food and personal supplies to communities abroad.
- Cared for children and led classes.
- Delivered medical care to people in underdeveloped countries.
- Learned about location culture, people and special requirements for travel.
- Cleaned up buildings, grounds and local habitats to support local people.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
Intern
Gulf Coast Family Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Sat in on supervised family visits and observed how parents behaved around their children.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Daycare Teacher
Stillwater Early Learning Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Volunteer at MSU's Equine Therapy Extension Program
MSU Equine Assisted Therapy Program
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Once a week I volunteered at MSU's equine therapy program
- I would walk along side of the horse and interact with the children with disabilities
- I saddled up and groomed the horse as well
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Hair Salon Receptionist
Studio M
06.2020 - 05.2021
- I sat at the front desk of the studio and signed people in and out of the tanning beds, signed new customers up for tanning bed sessions, set up appointments for the stylists, answered phone calls, opened and closed the salon each day, cleaned up the salon, washed/dried towels, etc.
- Consistently kept reception area clean and tidy and maintained presence at desk area.
- Developed relationships with guests to meet client needs and encourage repeat service.
- Introduced new beauty products to consumers by informing clients about use and benefits.
- Communicated with team members if clients canceled or changed appointment times.
- Learned details of types of treatments and procedures in order to answer questions from guests.
Volunteer at After School Tutoring Program
Light of the villiage
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Helped elementary school children with their homework each day after school
- Spent time building relationship with the kids and helping them with anything they may be going through.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Volunteer at Children's Summer Bible Camp
Light of the villiage
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Each day we did activities with the kids that included arts and crafts, Bible stories, going to different stations, etc
- I spent all day with the kids and spent time building relationships with them.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mississippi State University
12.2024
No Degree - Trauma Informed Child Advocacy Certificate
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Greene County High School
05.2021
Skills
- Emergency response
- Early Childhood Education
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Personable nature
- Schedule management
- Activity planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Positive and professional
- Routine management
- Strong communication
- Behavior modeling
- Child monitoring
- Homework Assistance
Middleinitial
R
Timeline
Intern
Gulf Coast Family Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Mission Trip Volunteer
Med. Reach
05.2023 - 06.2024
Daycare Teacher
Stillwater Early Learning Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Babysitter
Starkville
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer at Sally Kate Winters home
Sally Kate Winters Family Services
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer at MSU's Equine Therapy Extension Program
MSU Equine Assisted Therapy Program
01.2023 - 08.2023
Hair Salon Receptionist
Studio M
06.2020 - 05.2021
Volunteer at After School Tutoring Program
Light of the villiage
08.2014 - 12.2017
Volunteer at Children's Summer Bible Camp
Light of the villiage
06.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Greene County High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mississippi State University
No Degree - Trauma Informed Child Advocacy Certificate
Mississippi State University
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