Norma Fruzynski

Hi! My name is Norma, I just turned 20 in May, I am an Elementary Education major at Penn State Main, and I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I absolutely love babysitting and working with kids as it is directly related to my major, and I always appreciate gaining more work experience.

I have a car here so I am happy to drive, I love cooking and baking, and also am happy to clean. I have 7+ years of experience working with kids and have encountered situations of all kinds so I am very creative when it comes to problem-solving. I am an energetic, positive person who can interact with any kind of kid of any age!

Support Staff at Childcare Center at Hort Woods (March 2025 - present)

• Supervised large groups of children at a time alongside fellow staff.
• Set-up meals for children including breakfast, lunch, and snack
• Interacted and entertained kids aged from infants to 5 years old
• Put infants and toddlers down for naps
• Encouraged potty trips and hygiene routines

Babysitter for various households in the Pittsburgh area (March 2019 - Present)

• Watched over various numbers of kids ranging from age 1 - 11 years old
• Cooked meals for children both from scratch and easy meals
• Brought arts and crafts for the kids to use
• Cleaned throughout the house, the kitchen specifically
• Put kids to sleep
• Walked kids to different activities such as the park and ice cream trips

Camp Counselor at Sheldon Calvary Camp (2022-06 – Present)

• Took on role of guardian for 6-9 kids for weeks at a time
• Kitchen work consisting of meal preparation and cleaning
• Communicated with parents to understand their child's needs
• Sustained relationships with many customers to ensure returns
• Sold snacks at the canteen vendor to up to 200 children each night
• Ran elective areas for up to 40 kids

Extended Day Counselor at St. Edmund's Academy (2024-04 – 2024-06)

• Supervised up to 40 students at a time in both inside and outside environments
• Distributed snacks to all students
• Communicated with parents regarding the students' behavior
• Cleaned the classroom at the end of each shift
• Kept track of attendance and when students were checked out
• Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently

Caretaker at Various Households (2019-11 – Present)

• Looked after kids ranging from ages 1-12
• Cooked meals for up to four kids
• Took kids on excursions to parks, playgrounds, other homes, and restaurants
• Kept track of sleep schedules for all kids

Hostess at Harris Grill (2021-09 – 2021-01)

• Kept track of seating charts and availability throughout the dining room
• Greeted customers with a welcoming and helpful demeanor
• Coordinated with owners and managers about technical details concerning overall function

Summer Intern at Northside Leadership Conference (2022-06 – 2022-09)

• Helped with daily office tasks
• Sat in on both board and staff meetings
• Assisted in getting grants for upcoming events

– Barack Obama Academy of International Studies (2020 – 2024)

– Pennsylvania State University (2024-08)