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Karrissa Reese

Bremen,IN

Summary

I'm independent childcare worker adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. I am an experienced and fun assistant cheer coach with a deep understanding of strength, competition, and fostering positive sportsmanship. I have a strong work ethic and disciplined approach dedicated to maximizing the fitness, skill, and collaborative abilities of team members. I have gained 6 Years experience with the sport, driven by a genuine desire to help students develop into confident performers and assist maintaining positive behaviors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Cheer Coach

CFA (Champion Force Athletics)
08.2022 - Current
  • Teaching routines to perform
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
  • Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.

At Home Caregiver

Zach Tilton
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Caregiver

We Belong Senior Home
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Changing, Feeding, Cleaning, Watching, Helping, Lifting, Crafts
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Caregiver

Private Care for one lady at family friend's house
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Childcare

Small Wonders Daycare
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Feeding, Changing, Teaching, Putting down for naps, Playing, Cleaning in infant and 2-3 year olds and Teaching, Giving out snacks, Watching after school kids for 2 months
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.

Education

Associate of Science - Child Development

Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN
05.2025

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Nutrition management
  • Classroom Management
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Awards

  • Got a raise in childcare after a month of working because of hard work.
  • Have had 3 pay raises coaching in the past 2 years because of my dedication, sportsmanship and positive feedback from families and other staff
  • Made Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, etc. in elementary/middle school

Timeline

At Home Caregiver

Zach Tilton
10.2023 - 09.2024

Assistant Cheer Coach

CFA (Champion Force Athletics)
08.2022 - Current

Caregiver

We Belong Senior Home
03.2022 - 07.2022

Caregiver

Private Care for one lady at family friend's house
11.2021 - 04.2022

Childcare

Small Wonders Daycare
09.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Child Development

Ivy Tech Community College

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