Samantha Horn
Olympia
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Assistant with experience at Olympia Waldorf School, skilled in fostering positive behaviors and ensuring safety. Proven ability to engage children through imaginative play and structured activities, while maintaining a clean and organized environment. Adept in communication and teamwork, committed to nurturing children's growth and well-being.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia
02.2023 - Current
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies according to established protocols.
- Supervised children aged 4-13 ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Education
Avanti High School
Olympia, WASkills
- Customer service
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Communication skills
- Animal care
- Cash handling proficiency
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Pet behavior insights
- Patience and calmness
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Animal nutrition
- Patience and tolerance
- Customer assistance
- Goal driven
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Operate cash registers
- Checkout processing
- Store organization
- Building customer loyalty
- Friendly and helpful
Affiliations
- I have such a strong passion for animals and have always enjoyed being around them, handling them, and informing other individuals about them. I want to work with animals as a career and this business has always been a place I admire. I’ve been going to this store since I was a kid and have always felt welcomed. I would love to create that same experience for others as well.
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Olympia Waldorf School
02.2023 - Current
Avanti High School