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Olivia Gruber

Davis

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with expertise in early childhood development and education. Skilled in fostering positive interactions and promoting learning through creative activities. Aspiring Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing accessible and compassionate care to help individuals improve their overall well-being and promote thriving. Working with youth in crisis is a passion as I want to make a positive impact on their lives and help foster growth and resilience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Babysitter

Self-employed
San Ramon, CA
12.2019 - Current
  • Supervised children during playtime, ensuring safety and engagement in activities.
  • Developed creative educational activities to enhance children's learning and development.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and daily activities.
  • Managed schedules for multiple families, coordinating care and ensuring punctuality.
  • 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.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
01.2026 - 03.2026

•Served as TA for an upper-division psychology course (Clinical Psychology) with 250+ students enrolled

•Reinforced key psychological concepts through weekly office hours and individual student support

•Assisted in grading written assignments to ensure fairness and consistency with academic standards

•Prepared lecture notes and study guides to improve comprehension and retention

•Proctored exams while upholding academic integrity

Daycare Teacher

ClubSport San Ramon
San Ramon, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Implemented daily activities that fostered creativity and learning in a structured environment.
  • Supervised activities to ensure safety and engagement of children.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive interactions among children.
  • Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
  • Monitored children's progress and behavior, providing feedback to parents on developmental milestones.

Head Hostess and Expo Runner

Grille at Blackhawk
Danville, CA
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed reservations and seating arrangements to optimize dining experience
  • Trained and supervised junior host staff on customer service standards
  • Developed efficient waitlist management procedures to reduce customer wait times
  • Collaborated with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely food delivery
  • Resolved guest concerns promptly, fostering positive dining experiences

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
03.2026

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Infant care
  • Early childhood development
  • Early childhood education

Certification

CPR and First Aid Certified, Clubsport San Ramon

Timeline

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University Of California, Davis
01.2026 - 03.2026

Daycare Teacher

ClubSport San Ramon
06.2023 - 08.2024

Head Hostess and Expo Runner

Grille at Blackhawk
11.2021 - 11.2022

Babysitter

Self-employed
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of California, Davis

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Diablo Valley College
Olivia Gruber