- Cooking
- Baking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Dancing
- Gym Workouts
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Team Sports
- Mindfulness Practices
- Swimming
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Fashion
- Music
- Dance
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Interior Design
- Photography
- Woodworking
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Reading
- Animal Care
- Fashion and Style
- Road Trips
- Historical Exploration
Avery Jensen
Waconia
Summary
Experienced with creating safe and engaging environment for children. Uses effective communication to interact with both children and parents, ensuring clear understanding of expectations. Track record of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Various
05.2023 - 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.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- 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.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
Volunteer
Grace Church - Eden Prairie
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Tutor
Waconia Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
Teacher's Assistant
Waconia Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Pet Sitter
Family
07.2021 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
Education
HS Diploma in Progress - General Education (Minnesota Dept of Education)
Waconia High School
Waconia06-2028
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Child supervision
- Childcare
- Toddler care experience
- Meal and snack times
- Active listening
- Managing routines
- School-age children experience
Interests
Timeline
Babysitter
Various
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Grace Church - Eden Prairie
11.2022 - Current
Tutor
Waconia Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Waconia Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Pet Sitter
Family
07.2021 - Current
HS Diploma in Progress - General Education (Minnesota Dept of Education)
Waconia High School
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