Sophia Stone
Denton,MD
Summary
Accomplished childcare professional with proven expertise in fostering children's development and safety, honed through roles at the YMCA and as a Babysitter. Excelled in creating engaging programs and resolving conflicts, demonstrating quick thinking and reliability. Skilled in child supervision and behavior monitoring, ensuring a nurturing environment for diverse age groups.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay and Play Provider
YMCA
2024.08 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with children through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust-based relationships.
- Collaborated with fellow coworkers to design entertaining programs that fostered team-building and personal growth.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding childrens progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to children.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Served as a positive role model for children by embodying core values such as responsibility, integrity, teamwork, empathy, and respect.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance counseling skills and stay current on best practices within the industry.
- Provided support to children during challenging activities, boosting their self-confidence and resilience.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address and resolve issues between campers, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
2021.12 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Youth Camp Counselor
YMCA
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Adapted quickly to varying situations at camp while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Coordinated daily schedules for campers, ensuring a balance of structured activities and free time throughout the day.
- Developed strong rapport with campers through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust-based relationships.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to design entertaining programs that fostered team-building and personal growth.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding camper progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Served as a positive role model for campers by embodying core values such as responsibility, integrity, teamwork, empathy, and respect.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance counseling skills and stay current on best practices within the industry.
- Provided support to campers during challenging activities, boosting their self-confidence and resilience.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address and resolve issues between campers, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
North Caroline High School
Ridgely, MD05.2026
Skills
- Quick Thinking
- Role Modeling
- Patience and Tolerance
- Creativity and Innovation
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child Supervision
- Toddler care experience
- School-age children experience
- Reading and Storytelling
- Behavior monitoring
Accomplishments
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Cared for 3 children ages 3, 5 and 8.
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
Additional Information
I am a full time student and an extremely hard worker. I take AP classes and college classes as an 11th grader. In school, I am a part of the Student Government Association. I am one of the head chairs of the "school moral boosting" and "teacher appreciation" committee. I have played a big part in multiple gifts given to teachers during teachers appreciation week. I have also played a big role in breakfasts for teachers. I have been a part of multiple other committees too like the service & charity committee, and the Spring events committee. I am also a part of the Yearbook club at my school. On Sundays, I often volunteer at a food drive at a local church. I am also CPR certified. References available upon request.
Timeline
Stay and Play Provider
YMCA
2024.08 - Current
Youth Camp Counselor
YMCA
2024.06 - 2024.08
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
2021.12 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
North Caroline High School
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