SARAH KELSO
Roseville,IL
Summary
Accomplished Childcare Provider specializing in establishing safe and nurturing spaces for children of all ages. Proven communication skills and organizational capabilities streamline childcare operations. Expertise in problem-solving and conflict resolution supports child development and well-being. Additional skills encompass cooking, baking, cleaning, sewing, embroidery, and gardening.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mother and Childcare Provider
The Kelso Household
Roseville, IL
04.2019 - Current
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate educational activities and playtime.
- Cultivated positive relationships with children while maintaining clear communication with parents.
- Monitored children's behavior, resolved conflicts, and fostered positive interactions.
- Supervised children during daily activities, ensuring their safety and engagement. of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Facilitated engaging and productive activities to create a fun learning environment.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for child's development and well-being.
- Assisted household members with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Managed household tasks including meal preparation and laundry services.
- Vacuumed carpeted floors, mopped hard floors and dusted to maintain clean, hygienic living space.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Organized recreational activities for family members including walks, games and crafts projects.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments while remaining calm under pressure.
- Created and balanced budgets to pay bills and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Administrative Assistant
Lincoln Early Childhood School, MR CUSD 238
Monmouth, Illinois
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Coordinated staff meeting and parent-teacher conference schedules to optimize participation and engagement.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Managed parent inquiries, delivering timely information and support to enhance communication and satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining student records and confidential information securely.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Drafted written correspondence, including letters, memos, reports, and presentations for management staff.
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow at Lincoln Early Childhood School.
- Supported classroom activities by preparing educational materials and supplies.
- Planned and executed events to foster family engagement and strengthen community ties within the school.
- Assisted teachers in addressing student behavior challenges.
Deposit Services and Teller
Citizens Bank
Roseville, IL
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction
- Process daily transactions (e.g. deposits, withdraws, transfers) with minimal error
- Consistently meet new account goals
- Addressed and resolved member inquiries and complaints to enhance service experience
- Proactively correct error on members' accounts within established authority
- Ensure opening and closing of the vault is performed in accordance with established procedures
- Maintain professional, positive demeanor
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Assist coworkers with balancing workload
- Able to be mobile with other branches
Special Events Assistant
Quad Cities River Bandits
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Coordinated special events, including soliciting new business, negotiating contracts, staffing, menu selection, and creating banquet event orders to ensure successful event execution
- Designed event room layouts and completed set-up
- Managed event payment details: obtained deposits and developed invoices
- Built strong relationships with local vendors and clients to enhance collaboration and support for future events
- Facilitated post-event meetings to gather client feedback and improve future event planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12-2010
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Positive attitude
- Creativity
- Attention to Detail
- Event Planning
- Relationship Building
- Child development
- Nutrition management
- Behavior management
- Family engagement
- Record keeping
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Child safety procedures
- Housekeeping abilities
- Infant care
- Infant care and feeding
Timeline
Stay at Home Mother and Childcare Provider
The Kelso Household
04.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Lincoln Early Childhood School, MR CUSD 238
08.2017 - 04.2019
Deposit Services and Teller
Citizens Bank
01.2011 - 07.2017
Special Events Assistant
Quad Cities River Bandits
01.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Western Illinois University