Patrice M.

Meet Patrice

• Has a car

1982 - 2013 Children's Caregiver - Cared for children ages newborn to 17 years old. - Cared for children in the home of parents and at my home (involved overnight stays in either home). Provided flexibility for parents work and travel schedules. - Ensured that children participated in many diverse age appropriate activities and cultural events within the local city. - Ensured that schedules were followed according to parents' schedule whether in parents' home or my home. - Maintained open lines of communication with parents and texted photos of children at various activities to keep parents abreast, especially while parents were on travel. - Transported children to/from daycare/school and transported them to various sporting events and extracurricular activities. - Attended events (i.e. swim meets) and other school related activities (i.e., cheerleading competitions, softball games, school plays, etc.) to support and encourage the child(ren). - Assisted child(ren) in completing school projects Read more and homework. - Took child(ren) to the park and child entertainment/edutainment activites such as the Children's Museum, bookstore, library, Chuck E. Cheese, bowling, etc. (depending on interest of child(ren). 1996-2013 Youth Programs Volunteer - Brownie Troop Leader - Varina (Henrico, VA) for 23 1st-3rd graders. - Worked with 50 kids in youth programs ranging from community service activities, summer job opportunities, computer classes, mentoring programs, etc. - Enrichment activities coordinator (2-3 graders). - Summer Sizzling Fun Week Activity Coordinator. 2010 Summer Chess Camp Assistant (Volunteer) - Provided planning services 6 months prior to Chess Camp. - Worked with Maurice Ashley (International Chess Champion) and staff to coordinate all camp activities. - Raised funds for camp and provided budget management for camp. - Provided excellent communication for parents and 40 campers. 2009 Summer Camp Director (Volunteer) - Director of Summer Camp for children ages 5-14. - Planned activities for 8 week summer camp. - Interacted with and provided ongoing communication to parents. - Worked on end of camp closing program for parents and guests of campers. - Managed camp counselors and other staff of 15. - Worked with outside organizations such as the Library, Fire Department, the Zoo, etc to provide learning activities for campers.

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