Sophia Opila
Lombard,Illinois
Summary
With over six years of experience in childcare, I've gained strong communication, management, and unique problem-solving skills. Being a lifelong athlete not only emphasizes these traits but also allows for leadership and trust to develop. These are essential for an organization to thrive. Being dedicated and adaptable to numerous environments and circumstances encourages my grit and passion for work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Assistant
Kids Korner Daycare
Carbondale, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in planning and organizing educational and recreational programs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's daily activities.
- Maintained the cleanliness and orderliness of play areas and classrooms.
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills when dealing with challenging behaviors from students.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, new policies, and strategies for improving the quality of service provided to families.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain a safe environment.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, student behavior, and other relevant information.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior issues, and any other concerns they might have.
Summer Camp Counselor
Lombard Park District
Lombard, Illinois
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding daily schedules and events.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as attendance tracking and supply management.
- Developed positive relationships with campers and colleagues to foster a supportive environment.
- Trained new counselors on camp procedures and safety protocols.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
- Provided first aid when needed in accordance with established procedures.
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate.
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
- Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes, ensuring a smooth transition for campers and parents.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Lifeguard
Lombard Park District
Lombard, Illinois
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Responded to emergencies with first aid and CPR techniques as needed.
- Conducted regular safety drills to prepare for potential rescue situations.
- Assisted in maintaining clean facilities and equipment for public use.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations at the facility.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
Nanny and Babysitting
Local Families Homes
Lombard, Illinois
2020 - 2026
- Planned and organized educational and recreational activities for children.
- Managed schedules, including appointments and extracurricular activities for children.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's behavior and progress.
- Adapted to sensitive situations, and persevered accordingly.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2028
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High School
Lombard, IL05-2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Child supervision
- Safety management
- Program planning
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- First aid response
- Rapport building
- Adaptability
- Goal orientated
Reference
Carl Goldsmith 630-546-6914
Andy Eltzroth 630-222-5353
Timeline
Before and After School Care Assistant
Kids Korner Daycare
09.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Lombard Park District
05.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Lombard Park District
05.2023 - 08.2023
Nanny and Babysitting
Local Families Homes
2020 - 2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
High School Diploma -
Glenbard East High School