Alyssa M. Ferreira
Babysitter, Regular Weekday Family Sitter
Pasadena, CA · (626) 555 0147 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/alyssamferreira
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Three years of regular weekday babysitting for two families, ages two to eight
SETTINGS
Private family homes in Pasadena and South Pasadena, four afternoons a week
SPECIALTIES
Toddler and preschool routines, preschool pickup, dinner and bedtime, potty training support
SYSTEMS
Care.com, Google Calendar shared with parents, Cozi family app, Nanit baby monitor, Venmo
CREDENTIALS
California TrustLine registry, pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
EDUCATION
Associate in Arts in Child Development, Arroyo Seco Community College
Executive Summary
Babysitter with three years of regular weekday work for the same two families, currently covering a two year old and a five year old four afternoons a week from preschool pickup to bedtime. Registered on the California TrustLine background check registry, holds pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and drives both children in a car seat setup checked by a certified technician. Known for handing the parents a child who has eaten dinner, finished a bath and is already in pajamas.
Signature Achievements
- Kept the same two families for three years with about 1,100 booked hours a year and no missed shift.
- Took a two year old from diapers to fully potty trained in six weeks using the routine the parents chose.
- Handled a preschooler's allergic reaction to tree nuts by giving the epinephrine injector and calling 911 within two minutes, as the emergency plan required.
- Drove the children to preschool, swim lessons and gymnastics about 40 miles a week with a clean driving record.
- Rated five stars by all nine families reviewed on Care.com.
Professional Experience
Regular Weekday Babysitter
Private family, Pasadena, CA August 2023 to present
Two children, ages two and five, four afternoons a week from 2:30 to 7:30, about 20 hours a week
- Pick up the five year old from preschool and the two year old from a home day care and drive them home in the family car.
- Run the afternoon routine: snack, outdoor play, bath, dinner from the meal plan the parents leave, and bedtime stories.
- Follow the written allergy plan for tree nuts, check every snack label and keep the epinephrine injector within reach.
- Log naps, meals, diaper changes and any bumps in the Cozi family app so both parents see them.
- Keep the play areas picked up and start the dishwasher before the parents get home.
Regular Babysitter
Private family, South Pasadena, CA February 2023 to present
One child, age eight, two evenings a week and occasional weekends, about eight hours a week
- Supervise homework and reading time for a third grader and drive to Tuesday soccer practice.
- Cook a simple dinner and keep to the screen time limit the parents set.
- Cover overnight stays about once a month when the parents travel.
Occasional Babysitter
Families found through Care.com, Pasadena, CA June 2022 to February 2023
Weekend and evening bookings for seven families with children from one to ten years old
- Took evening and weekend bookings for infants, toddlers and school age children.
- Arrived fifteen minutes early to go over routines, allergies and emergency contacts with the parents.
- Built a small group of repeat families who then referred the two regular positions.
Certifications and Training
California TrustLine registry, background cleared and registered 2022
Pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, American Heart Association Heartsaver, current through 2027
California driver license with a clean record and car seat installation checked by a certified child passenger safety technician
Education
Associate in Arts in Child Development, Arroyo Seco Community College, Pasadena, 2024
High school diploma, San Gabriel Foothills High School, Pasadena, 2022
Core Skills
Toddler routines · Preschool pickup driving · Potty training support · Allergy plan compliance · Bedtime routines · Simple dinner cooking · Nap and meal logging · Car seat safety · Epinephrine injector use · Parent communication