Valentine Grimes-Dart
North Pole,AK
Summary
Eager team player always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable, with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Multiple People
01.2018 - 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.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
- Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
- Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
Student Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing academic responsibilities alongside demanding volunteer commitments.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during volunteer events.
- Enhanced community outreach by organizing and participating in various volunteer events.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily interactions with youth, promoting mental health awareness and resilience-building tools.
- Facilitated peer mentorship opportunities, empowering youth to develop strong leadership qualities.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive workshops on topics such as leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Established a safe and inclusive environment, fostering positive relationships among diverse groups of youth.
- Proactively addressed potential conflicts or issues within the group by facilitating open conversations and offering constructive solutions.
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing interactive and experiential learning activities.
- Provided guidance and support to participants to promote memorable experiences.
- Provided positive role modeling for youngsters through dress and personal behavior.
- Monitored and observed participants and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
- Answered visitor questions and shared details about special programs and experiences.
- Participated in marketing and fundraising to promote organizational awareness.
- Recruitment of new member to program.
Tutor
Ryan Middle School
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate shift to remote learning, ensuring continuity in education during challenging times.
- Created positive and encouraging learning environment to foster love for learning among students.
- Boosted students' test scores with tailored tutoring sessions focused on individual learning styles and needs.
- Organized after-school tutoring programs to provide additional support to students struggling with specific subjects.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Fairbanks06-2027
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Detail-Oriented Coordination
- Clear Communication Skills
- Empathetic Listening
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Complying With Guidelines
- Dependability
- Adaptable Scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Tutor
Ryan Middle School
12.2021 - 03.2022
Student Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club of Fairbanks
01.2021 - 12.2024
Babysitter
Multiple People
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
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