Grace Cota
Private Family Household
Lakeside,CA
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Motivated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biology with a 3.5 GPA. Experienced in leadership, customer service, water safety, childcare, and teamwork through employment, student government, and volunteer service. Seeking opportunities to apply strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Private Nanny
6 Months- Coordinated school drop-offs, pick-ups, and extracurricular schedules with reliable attention to family calendars.
- Managed daily childcare routines, ensuring consistent meals, naps, hygiene, and age-appropriate activities .
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks while accommodating dietary preferences and household expectations.
- Maintained clean, organized play areas, children's belongings, and household items used during care.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
3 Years 1 Month- Monitored pool safety for hundreds of guests during daily operations.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free aquatic facility.
- Ensured students’ safety during summer school PE classes.
- Would conduct routine maintenance.
- Substituted for lifeguards who couldn't be at their post.
- Instructed children from ages 3 to 13 how to swim.
- Imparted knowledge on water safety.
Volunteer
9 Months- Prepared eating area for mealtime, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents.
- Delivered meals to apartments if they were unable to come to the dining area.
- Delivered meals to residents' apartments, accommodating dietary and health restrictions.
- Outside of mealtime, spent time with residents, playing games like bingo.
- Assisted dining services by setting tables, delivering meals, and clearing service areas.
- Built rapport with residents through attentive conversation and consistent emotional support.
Snack Bar Worker
7 Years 3 Months- Prepared snack bar and dining area before the Rodeo started.
- Prepared and served meals for up to 700 guests per evening during annual rodeo events.
- Maintained a catalog of products and notified the main building if we were running out of food or supplies.
- Assisted in monitoring and distributing awards for the youth events, such as Mutton Busting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
- Currently Enrolled in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - completed freshman year
- Graduation June 2029
- GPA: 3.5
- Extracurricular Activities: Bailey College of Math and Sciences Ambassador
GED
- Graduation June 2024
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
Heartsaver first aid
WSI Certified
Toddler care
Child care
Schedule management
Excel
Canva
Leadership Experience
Relationship management
Heartsaver first aid
Affiliations
Bailey College of Science of Math
Certification
- CPR Certified
- WSI Certified
- First Aid Certified
Interests
Hiking
Water polo
Travel
Swimming
Paddleboarding
Cooking
Building Lego Sets
Honors, Awards, and Memberships
Honor Roll, AP Scholar Award, AP Scholar Award with Distinction, AP Hispanic Award, Student of the Week, Harold Hilliker Memorial Service Award (included $100 scholarship), Best Collaborative Team Award, Stadium Association Award (included $900 scholarship), Tri Hydro Annual Scholarship
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Family Household
04.2026 - 10.2026Read More
Volunteer
Grossmont Gardens Senior Living
10.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor
Grossmont Union High School District
06.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Snack Bar Worker
Lakeside Rodeo Association
04.2018 - 07.2025Read More
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science from Biological Sciences
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El Capitan High School
GED
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