Sophie Hughes
Boulder,CO
Summary
I am dedicated to growing as a person through learning from mistakes. I ensure to utilize my communication skills to enhance the satisfaction of those I work with. I have experience in leadership through my time as a babysitter and team captain of my high schools track and field's pole vault team. I also have customer service experience through working at my local bakery. I excel in teamwork and connection with whoever I'm around.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Self Employed
Scotch Plains, NJ
08.2020 - 08.2025
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to encourage emotional and physical development.
- Managed many families needs throughout the week in order to make time for all of them.
- Remained flexible and picked up many last minuted shifts with little to no notice
- Encouraged imagination by engaging in creative playtime
- Worked through disagreements with compromise and patience
- Followed routines to help the kids feel comfortable in the absence of their guardians
- Remained patient with stubborn or upset children.
Teachers Assistant
Compass Schoolhouse
Westfield, NJ
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Supported lead teacher in delivering instructional activities tailored to diverse student needs.
- Helped lead teacher prepare for the day.
- Worked with the kids during meal times to keep them entertained and staying in one spot
- Engaged with parents and guardians to communicate their students school day.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and appropriate to set an example for the young learners I worked with.
- Provided aid to lead teachers throughout the day while they had a lot on their plate.
Cashier
Swiss Pastry Shop
Scotch Plains, NJ
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted customers in any questions they had about the products.
- Kept track of the customers orders so I could later add it to the register at check out.
- Collaborated with coworkers during rush hours to ensure the customers were served promptly and professionally.
- Cleaned counters, dishes, entry way, coffee station and display cases to help the bakery keep a professional look.
- Handled complaints professionally through compromise so as to not upset the loyal customers.
- Greeted every customer with a smile so as to build connection with customers and encourage repeat business.
- Experienced training shifts to enhance my knowledge on products and how to keep a professional environment.
- Restocked display cases as more baked goods were brought out.
- Answered calls for customers with questions, orders, or complaints.
- Maintained a professional attitude with every customer no matter who walked through the door.
Education
Associate of Arts - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2028
High School Diploma -
Scotch Plains Fanwood Highschool
Scotch Plains, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Following directions
- Flexible scheduling
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Cashier
Swiss Pastry Shop
05.2023 - 10.2023
Babysitter
Self Employed
08.2020 - 08.2025
Teachers Assistant
Compass Schoolhouse
07.2019 - 07.2025
Associate of Arts - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences
University of Colorado At Boulder
High School Diploma -
Scotch Plains Fanwood Highschool