Margaret Cassavoy
Melrose
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Watch Babysitter
YMCA Metro North
Melrose
01.2023 - 04.2025
- I worked as a drop-in babysitter for children of YMCA members.
- Kids would be dropped off and picked up periodically throughout the shift.
- Participated in activities with the children, such as reading, or arts and crafts.
- Adapted care approaches to meet individual needs of children with varying personalities.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Ensured the safety of the children while also creating a positive environment.
Junior Counselor
Camp Burgess and Hayward
Sandwich
06.2024 - 06.2024
- I worked as an overnight camp counselor
- Assigned to a cabin every session with eight campers and a co-counselor, I cared for the campers and ensured their safety
- Led group activities like arts and crafts, and swimming
- Acted as a role model for campers, and created a safe and positive environment
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and effective communication
- Provided individualized support for campers who may have had difficulty adjusting to group settings
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergencies according to established protocols
- Monitored swimmers as a lifeguard to ensure safety in the swimming area
Education
High School Diploma -
Melrose High School
Melrose, MA05-2025
Skills
- Childcare management
- Activity coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Safety monitoring
- CPR certified
- Lifeguard certification
- CPR and AED training
- Child supervision
- Activity planning
- Outdoor skills
- Positive role modeling
Certification
Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid - American Red Cross
Timeline
Junior Counselor
Camp Burgess and Hayward
06.2024 - 06.2024
Child Watch Babysitter
YMCA Metro North
01.2023 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Melrose High School