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Emily Benton

Birmingham

Summary

Friendly and approachable individual with excellent communication skills. Builds relationships easily with good communication, multitasking and organisational skills. Proactive and engaging mediator with practical health and safety knowledge.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Babysitter

Friends and Family
Birmingham
01.2023 - Current


  • Worked with a child who has special educational needs.
  • Ensured child safety during indoor and outdoor activities for peace of mind of parents.
  • Ensured child safety during indoor and outdoor activities for peace of mind of parents.
  • Kept living spaces neat and clean to maintain a proper hygienic environment.
  • Promoted good behaviour by using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with families through trust and outstanding communication skills resulting in long-term babysitting contracts.
  • Demonstrated flexibility regarding scheduling needs resulting in high levels of parent satisfaction.
  • Responded appropriately to physical and emotional needs of the child, ensuring their comfort at all times.
  • Handled emergencies efficiently whilst maintaining composure leading to minimal disruption or distress.


Community volunteer

Scout Association
Birmingham
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Improved neighbourhood cleanliness with weekly litter pick-up activities.
  • Organised sports tournaments, encouraging active lifestyles amongst residents.
  • Organised charity fundraisers to support local causes and non-profit organisations.
  • Conducted educational workshops to increase environmental awareness.
  • Enhanced community spirit by organising local events.
  • Facilitated communication between volunteer staff to carry out tasks.
  • Prepared hot drinks and snacks for service users, offering a warm, welcoming environment for their duration of stay.
  • Reported health and social concerns to senior staff, enabling prompt attention and resolution.

Education

GCSEs -

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Birmingham
09.2020 - 07.2025

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • reliable and trustworthy
  • Goal-oriented teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Animal care knowledge
  • Child care knowledge
  • Customer skills
  • Good swimmer
  • Calm under pressure
  • Energetic attitude
  • Safety consciousness

Affiliations

  • I love watching films and tv shows to help me relax and unwind.
  • I enjoy music and going to concerts with my friends and family.
  • I'm an avid reader of all types of books and take a keen interest in news and current affairs.
  • I closely follow football and love watching it on TV and live.
  • I love animals and take care of 3 cats and regularly pet sit for friends and family.

Timeline

Community volunteer

Scout Association
01.2024 - 12.2024

Babysitter

Friends and Family
01.2023 - Current

GCSEs -

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
09.2020 - 07.2025
Emily Benton