Yasmine Hijazin
Skokie,IL
Summary
Kind and cheerful professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
Katherine And Ryan
Chicago, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety for children of various ages.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline strategies to encourage positive behavior.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Swim Instructor
Foss Swim School
Chicago, Illinois
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Instructed diverse groups of students in swim techniques and safety practices.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to meet individual skill levels and goals.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback on performance.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address concerns.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Nanny
Hicham Zerouali
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Hostess
Sophia’s Steak
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Greeted guests warmly and managed waiting lists efficiently.
- Assigned tables to guests based on preferences and availability.
- Coordinated with servers to ensure timely seating and service.
- Answered phone calls and responded to reservation inquiries professionally.
Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children, Chandler
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns.
Volunteer
Evanston Public Library
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Helped program leaders with administrative support duties.
Fast Food Employee
Culver's Restaurant
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed and packaging.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
Education
No Degree - Biology
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, ILGED -
Niles West High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Child supervision
- Lesson planning
- Time management
- Toddler care experience
- Meal preparation
- Customer service
- Hospitality standards
- Progress tracking
- First and CPR instruction
- Emergency procedures
- Swim coaching experience
- Private swim lessons
- Class instruction
- Water safety
- Parent communication
Certification
CPR
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Timeline
Hostess
Sophia’s Steak
06.2024 - 07.2024
Swim Instructor
Foss Swim School
06.2023 - 06.2025
Family Nanny
Katherine And Ryan
08.2022 - Current
Nanny
Hicham Zerouali
09.2021 - 06.2025
Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children, Chandler
02.2020 - 04.2020
Volunteer
Evanston Public Library
09.2018 - 11.2018
Fast Food Employee
Culver's Restaurant
08.2018 - 10.2018
No Degree - Biology
Oakton Community College
GED -
Niles West High School