Aleisha DeFilippo
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate professional Nanny with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Creative planner with a gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun, age-appropriate activities.
Dedicated to supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kite and Minnow Lead Guide and Owner
Sef Employed
- Lead art and nature-based camps for children ages 5-15
- Organized special events and themed days to keep campers engaged and excited about their time at camp, increasing overall satisfaction rates.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Oversaw daily operations of camp facility while maintaining compliance with state regulations, ensuring safe environment for all participants.
Head Teacher New Day School
New Day School
- Responsible for planting and maintaining organic agricultural garden school
- Construct weekly lesson plans that complement school curriculum
- Conduct circle time based on music, yoga, nature & meditation
- Cultivate thriving relationships with staff, parents & children.
Montessori Guide The Ivy School
The Ivy School
02.2012 - 01.2019
- Assist fellow guide by providing children with aprepared environment
- Keep classroom clean and inviting
- Lead small and whole group lesson
- Support children in social, emotional, and academic growth.
Nanny
Self Employed
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Apply family philosophy & curriculum in daily activities
- Offer structure & everyday enlightenment
- Help children develop effective communication skills
- Journal daily experiences to maintain communication with parent.
Nanny
11.2007 - 07.2010
- Support child's emotional and cognitive needs
- Guide children through conflict resolution
- Plan activities and learning opportunities based on child's interests
- Involve children in meal planning and food preparation.
Teacher Unicorn Planet Lead Guide
- 08.2005
- Nurture, inspire and provide loving & safe environment for children
- Cultural enrichment; literature, art, music & creative expression.
Education
Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Dependable and Responsible
- Creative Activity Planning
- Emotionally supportive
- Reading and Storytelling
- Infant Care
- Meal Preparation
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- School-age child care
- Relationship Building
- Child development expertise
Volunteer Experience
- Maria's Place Montessori School
- Girl Scouts of America Troop Leader
- Growing Gardens
- Portland Fruit Tree Project
- Oregon Food Bank
- PTSA President daVinci Middle School
- Free Mom Hugs
Timeline
Montessori Guide The Ivy School
The Ivy School
02.2012 - 01.2019
Nanny
Self Employed
07.2010 - 02.2012
Nanny
11.2007 - 07.2010
Kite and Minnow Lead Guide and Owner
Sef Employed
Head Teacher New Day School
New Day School
Teacher Unicorn Planet Lead Guide
- 08.2005