Clare S. Preis
Chicago
Summary
Professional childcare provider with strong experience in nurturing and educating children. Skilled in creating safe, engaging, and structured environments. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, patient, and proficient in communication, conflict resolution, and time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Au Pair International
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family's children.
- Fostered positive relationships with host family members, creating a harmonious living situation for all involved.
Camp Counselor
Fischer Early Learning Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Implemented innovative ideas for theme days that increased overall participation rates and enthusiasm within the camp community.
Nanny/Childcare
McNeill Family
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Unit Head
JCC Chicago: Apachi Day Camp (Irving Park)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Communicated with camp counselors to keep parents informed on child’s camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement while fostering their physical, social, and emotional growth.
Camp Counselor
JCC Chicago: Apachi Day Camp (Irving Park)
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Communicated with leadership about campers’ activities and reported concerns or suggestions to supervisor.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Led groups of children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels safely through different camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Gender And Women’s Studies, Critical Race And Ethnic Studies
University of Denver, College of Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences
Denver, CO06.2024
Skills
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Basic Spanish
- Cultural immersion
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Household management
- Personal hygiene instruction
- Problem-solving
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Au Pair
Au Pair International
08.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Fischer Early Learning Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Unit Head
JCC Chicago: Apachi Day Camp (Irving Park)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Nanny/Childcare
McNeill Family
01.2023 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
JCC Chicago: Apachi Day Camp (Irving Park)
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Gender And Women’s Studies, Critical Race And Ethnic Studies
University of Denver, College of Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences
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