Sophia Drury
CHARLOTTE
Summary
Empathetic caregiver with experience in childcare and fitness environments. Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, time management, and effective communication with parents and children, fostering trust and rapport.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Self-employeed
05.2020 - Current
- Supervised children in diverse age groups, ensuring safety and well-being during activities.
- Developed engaging educational and recreational activities tailored to children's interests and developmental needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, behavior, and any concerns.
- Implemented routines for meals, naps, and playtime, promoting structure and stability for children.
- Managed conflict resolution among siblings or playmates, fostering positive social interactions.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment conducive to children's learning and play activities.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations or emergencies, prioritizing child safety above all else.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
Gym Worker
Mountain Island Fitness
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted members with equipment usage and gym facilities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workout areas.
- Provided support during fitness classes and training sessions.
- Educated clients on health and wellness practices.
- Monitored equipment for safety and functionality issues.
- Helped implement promotional events to enhance member engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to improve customer service experience.
- Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors.
- Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
- Sold memberships and personal training sessions to new customers.
- Posted information on gym hours and upcoming events, maintaining consistent communication with patrons.
- Organized group fitness classes, balancing diverse schedules to accommodate various member preferences.
- Monitored locker room facilities for cleanliness and safety, addressing any concerns immediately.
- Learned operational procedures to efficiently assist gym operations.
- Communicated effectively with management about facility needs or improvements required for optimal member satisfaction.
- Promoted a safe workout environment by maintaining equipment cleanliness and proper functionality.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of gym policies and procedures, ensuring a consistent standard of excellence across all aspects of the facility.
- Offered personalized assistance to individuals with special needs or disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment at the gym.
- Efficiently managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-ins and accurate recordkeeping.
- Did childcare and took care of clients children while they worked out
- I made smoothies for clients.
Education
Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, NC05-2029
High School Diploma -
Southlake Christian
Huntersville, NC05-2025
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Adaptability and resilience
- Active listening
- Meal and snack times
- Schedule management
- Housekeeping
- Licensed driver
Accomplishments
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Pilates
- Team Sports
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Gym Workouts
- Mindfulness Practices
- Yoga
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Enjoy participating in for overall physical and mental well-being
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Food Tourism
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Kayaking
- Running
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Cooking
- Baking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
Timeline
Gym Worker
Mountain Island Fitness
06.2021 - 08.2025
Babysitter
Self-employeed
05.2020 - Current
Exercise Science
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
High School Diploma -
Southlake Christian