Vanessa Gould
Portsmouth,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Teacher
St. Michael's Country Day School
2023.09 - Current
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children in my care
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Engage in play and activities to keep the children entertained
- Able to address and diffuse conflict
- Ability to effectively care for children under five years old
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
Activities Assistant
John Clarke Retirement Center
2023.01 - Current
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Ability to effectively redirect and reassure patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia as needed
- Create meaningful conversation with residents to keep them amused and occupied
- Excellent performance as a volunteer led to employment
Family Babysitter
Multiple Families
2020.01 - Current
- Ensure safety and well-being of children in my care
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Have provided service to more than seven different families with children ages four months to thirteen years old
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Took children to extra-curricular activities and on outings to approved locations.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, RI06.2023
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Ability to effectively work with children and elders
- Ability to work under pressure
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Ability to communicate and interact with the public
- Attention to detail
Timeline
After School Teacher
St. Michael's Country Day School
2023.09 - Current
Activities Assistant
John Clarke Retirement Center
2023.01 - Current
Family Babysitter
Multiple Families
2020.01 - Current
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
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