Hi, my name is Melissa Alvarez, and I am 26 years old! I live in Staten Island but work and go to school in Manhattan, so I am always in the city! I grew up in New York City, so I know my way around all the boroughs. I have three younger siblings, so I always grew up taking care of younger children. Some things I like are playing sports, reading books, and running. I am a very organized and detail-oriented person. I have been working with children since I was 17 years old. My past jobs include being a substitute para for many children of different age groups and a camp counselor for pre-k. I also became a head counselor for two years for 3rd-grade girls. As of babysitting, I am currently taking care of a 3 year old boy. Please message me for references. Here is a summary of these jobs: Babysitting - New York, NY December 2022 -Present - Taking care of a 3 year old child when he’s not in school - Feed him meals for breakfast, lunch and snacks - Diaper changes - Being playful and attentive Substitute Para Paraprofessional - New York, NY January 2018 to December 2020 -Collaborated with parents, teachers, and secretaries to provide the best help for students -Helped different students with classwork, homework, and independent studying -Accompanied children on the bus ride home to make sure they were being watched and safe -Assisted at several NYC Department of Education locations and typed reports, and organized paperwork Camp Counselor/Head Counselor - Brooklyn, NY January 2017 to December 2019 -Assisted 4-5-year-old children during the summer to maintain a fun and safe summer -Guided 8-year-old children as a head counselor every day while taking care, helping, and providing fun activities -Collaborated with other counselors and gained team-building, leadership, and multitasking skills Thank you for reading!