Christopher Dykstra

10332 Brown Rd
Springport, MI 49284
517-936-3207
chrisadykstra@gmail.com

SUMMARY
I have a variety of skills associated with caregiving to children with
special needs. I am familiar with the concepts of Love and Logic
and Nurtured Heart Approach.

EDUCATION
Springport High School
2011-2015

I have a desire to learn more about the mental health field while I
pursue a degree in the mental health field.

Band, four years

Sociology

Jackson College Fall 2015

SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Child Care, Self employed
Springport, MI2010-present
I have frequently provided child care and assisted in providing child
care since 2010. I have taken care of children from ages 5 through
13. I have provided childcare for up to 5 children at a time. Many of
the children I have provided care for have been diagnosed with
emotional and/or behavioral issues. Some issues children I have
provided care for have had the following diagnosis ADHD,
attachment disorder, self-injury and PTSD.
Accomplishments
I have taken care of children from 5-13 years old.
I have been doing this for 4+ years.
I have experience maintaining a calm, fun,safe and
structured environment.
I have provided general first aid care.
I have experience preparing food.

Dog sitter, Self employed

Springport, Mi 2014-present
I have provided care of multiple dogs at a time.
Accomplishments

I have general
knowledge of the concepts in
Love and Logic and Nurtured
Heart Approach

I have had
experience communicating
effectively with mental health
professionals

General computer
skills.

Proficient with
Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint, and Internet

Able to watch
entertain children with special
needs

REFERENCES
Dan Cullymore 517-488-7495
Jamie Shields 517-775-9033
Jeff Szekely 517-398-2437
Shelley Webb 517-214-4910

 I provided care for multiple dogs at a time including

feeding, walking, grooming and entertainment.
I kept the dogs in a clean safe environment.