Lydia Bryant
San Diego
Summary
With a proven track record at Aurora Baptist Church, I excel in creating nurturing environments for children, blending patience and empathy with adept schedule management. My approach has significantly enhanced children's cognitive and social skills, making me a reliable asset in childcare.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Self-employeed
- 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.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- 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.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
- Tailored educational games and activities to individual learning styles, enhancing cognitive development.
- Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks to support health and well-being.
Childcare Assistant
Aurora Baptist Church
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Improved behavior management techniques by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
- Provided extra support for children with special needs by adapting activities or offering one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponder High School
Ponder, TX05.2024
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Adaptability and resilience
- Childcare
- Meal and snack times
- Active listening
- Managing routines
- Housekeeping
- Schedule management
- Activity planning
- Routine management
- Playing puzzles and games
- Reading and storytelling
- Light housekeeping
- Upholding discipline rules
- Infant care experience
- Age-appropriate activities
Certification
CPR and FIRST AID Certified
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Aurora Baptist Church
01.2022 - 01.2025
Babysitter
Self-employeed
High School Diploma -
Ponder High School
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