Qualifications

· More than three years of experience in child care.
· Extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for children, including: shopping, cooking, preparing bottles, changing diapers (cloth and disposable), supervising baths, as well as educating and amusing the children by reading and taking them on outings.
· Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.
· Adult/Infant CPR and First Aid Certifications
· Goal-oriented person, good professional attitude and highly motivated individual.
· Clean driving record and owner of 2003 Subaru Outback.

Experience

The Trelstad Family
February 2010 - Present
Issaquah, WA
At start child was 6 months old
A once a week standing appointment, where I babysit for an average of 4 hours.
· We like to play drums to develop rhythm, dance, go for walks outside, and play in the park.
· I often speak to the baby in french.
· I also prepare organic fresh baby food; keeping in mind the childs dietary restrictions.
· Calm the child, and prepare the baby for nap-time, this is a daytime appointment.
· This child gernerally uses g-diapers or seventh generation disposable.

The Pixie Family
March 2010 - Present
Olympia, WA
At start child was 6 months old
I babysit on occasion for the Pixie Family in my home in Issaquah so the parents can have a night in Seattle.
· I care for the child keeping in mind all allergies, including; cow milk, and wheat.
· We often play with toys and read books
· Prepare the child for bed, reading generally puts this little one to sleep!
· This child uses natural wool diapers.

The Averill Family
February 2004 - February 2005
Crested Butte, Colorado
2 times per week while the mother was at work
At start child was 4 years-old
· Duties include clarifying child care requirements: food choices, chores, personal habits, and restrictions.
· Went on hikes; did simple plant identification and recognition of landmarks.
· Danced and were very silly. =)
· I also performed light housecleaning and cooking duties.

The Aurand Family
September 2000 - June 2001
Olympia, WA
5 times per week after school care
At start children were 6 and 12
· Helped the younger child with homework, piano lessons, arts and crafts and educational walks on the beach.
· Prepared nutritious after school snack and dinner for the family.
· Light housekeeping duties.

Education

Vitality Pilates Graduate Sept 2010 450 hours Pilates Teacher Certification

The Evergreen State College Graduated Fall 2003 with Bachelor of Arts

Bellevue Community College 1998-1999 Running Start, College in High School Program

Liberty High School 1995-1999

Other Employment

Pilates Instructor, Maya Whole Health
May 2010 - Present
Renton, WA, USA
· Teach a weekly mat Pilates class.
· Sub at studios; filling in for mat, props and reformer classes.

Tele-Subscriptions/Funding, Village Theatre
May 2010 - July 2010, May 2009 - July 2009
Issaquah, WA, USA
· Maintain a professional, fun, and engaging persona as the “face” of the Village Theatre.
· Attain a minimum of 14 new subscribers weekly.

Managing Director-Partial Owner, Dounia Djembe
November 2007 - March 2010
Seattle Metropolitan Area, USA
· Secure venues for classes and performances for the West African performance artists involved in Dounia Djembe, as well as visiting source-artists.
· Create web and advertisement materials using Adobe Photoshop Elements.
· Post and manage several web presence for both groups, such as their websites, youtube, facebook and myspace.
· Maintain email marketing.

Gallery Assistant, Artisan Rug Gallery
May 2006 – February 2007
Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
· Honed customer service skills in fast-paced gallery in destination resort town.
· Assisted the owner with managerial duties: inventory, product research, coordinating shipping, answered phones and creating schedule.
· Monthly sales average of $30,000.· Conducted extensive research.
· Gained proficiency in Quickbooks, Outlook, Macromedia, and Dreamweaver.