Sara Bernstein
Vancouver
Summary
Compassionate Child Development Specialist with hands-on experience supporting children's emotional and social growth. Expertise in fostering safe environments for families through community engagement and customer interaction. Holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on child development. Skilled in creating engaging experiences for children while building trust with parents and collaborating in team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare provider
Private family
Vancouver
07.2019 - Current
- Provided consistent, long-term childcare for a child from age 5 through age 12, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment always.
- Established consistent routines, including bedtime structure and calming transitions, promoting a sense of security and trust.
- Monitored child safety and emotional needs, responding effectively to behavioral cues to ensure well-being.
- Communicated regularly with parents, providing updates on behavior, progress, and daily activities to support child development.
- Created engaging, imaginative, and developmentally appropriate activities that supported both emotional and cognitive growth.
- Transported child to and from school and extracurricular activities while ensuring safety and punctuality.
- Organized and maintained a clean, welcoming environment that fostered creativity, confidence, and independence.
Camp counselor
Camp Gan Israel
Vancouver
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Supervised groups of children ages 5–6 in both structured and recreational settings, ensuring safety and active engagement.
- Led and participated in daily activities designed to promote teamwork, creativity, and social development.
- Collaborated with team members to design and implement engaging group programs and field trips, enhancing camper experiences.
- Cultivated strong, supportive relationships with campers, fostering emotional expression and boosting social confidence.
- Managed behavioral challenges with calmness and effectiveness, promoting a positive and inclusive group atmosphere.
- Maintained responsibility for children during off-site outings, ensuring a safe and organized experience.
- Maintained a clean and organized activity space throughout the day.
Farmers market vendor
Packer Orchards
Vancouver
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Engaged customers by greeting them, answering questions, and making tailored product recommendations, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Delivered friendly, high-quality customer service in fast-paced, public-facing environment, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Educated customers about products and local sourcing, promoting community engagement and informed purchasing decisions.
- Set up and maintained an organized, visually appealing booth environment.
- Managed transactions accurately using cash handling and point-of-sale processes.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to maintain efficiency and positive customer flow.
Education
Bachelors degree of Science - Psychology
Washington State University
Vancouver, Washington06-2025
Associates degree - Art
Clark College
Vancouver, Washington06-2022
Skills
- Child Engagement and Supervision
- Play-Based Learning and Activity Facilitation
- Customer Service and Guest Experience
- Safety Awareness and Environment Monitoring
- Emotional Support and Child Development
- Event and Group Activity Support
- Cleanliness and Organization Standards
- Parent Communication and Relationship Building
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Team Collaboration and Reliability
- Cash Handling and Point-of-Sale Experience
- Problem Resolution
- Conflict Management
- Multitasking in High-Energy Environments
Volunteer Experience
Humane Society of Southwest Washington, 1100 NE. 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98684, 04/01/18, 01/01/19, Assisted in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment, reinforcing strong habits in cleanliness and attention to shared spaces., Demonstrated patience, empathy, and emotional awareness when working with animals, translating into strong interpersonal and caregiving skills., Supported a mission-driven organization focused on compassion, community engagement, and responsible care., Worked alongside staff and volunteers in a team-based environment, contributing to efficient daily operations.
Timeline
Childcare provider
Private family
07.2019 - Current
Camp counselor
Camp Gan Israel
06.2019 - 09.2019
Farmers market vendor
Packer Orchards
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelors degree of Science - Psychology
Washington State University
Associates degree - Art
Clark College