Aja Hammonds
Summary
Compassionate and experienced nanny, house manager, and special needs aide. Expert in creating a nurturing environment that promotes safety, development, and well-being for children. Skilled in managing household tasks, including meal preparation, scheduling activities, and maintaining organization. Proficient in developing and implementing personalized care plans for children with special needs, enhancing their emotional and social growth. CPR certified, emphasizing a strong commitment to safety. Eager to support families in creating a structured and loving
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special needs aide
O'Donnell family
Georgetown, Texas
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Support and promote opportunities for client with autism, enhancing independence and integration.
- Collaborate with family to set individual goals.
- Transport client to and from work, ensuring timely attendance and safety.
- Monitor and assist client during work tasks, fostering a productive and supportive environment.
- Energetically engage with client to boost their confidence and work capabilities.
House manager /Family assistant
Nordick family
Georgetown, Texas
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed household operations, enhancing efficiency and organization for a seamless family environment.
- Transported child from school, appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Anticipated needs of family members by staying informed about their preferences, schedules, and priorities.
- Assisted with daily household tasks for a smoother family routine, including meal preparation and laundry duties.
Elementary school Paraprofessional
Blazer Jobs
Belton, Texas
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported diverse special needs students, fostering task completion.
- Engaged with students having Down syndrome and autism for holistic growth.
- Implemented positive reinforcement to improve student behavior.
- Led activities promoting students' physical, emotional, and social development.
Private Nanny
Rastegar family
Austin, Texas
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Regulated child’s schedule to balance rest, learning, and play.
- Prepared nutritious meals, laundry ,and sanitized play areas.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy hygiene and good oral health.
- Provided transportation to and from activities, appointments, and other engagements.
- Boosted children's educational progress through tailored learning activities.
Infant nanny
Whitney family
Georgetown, Texas
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured baby's balanced schedule for rest, play, and learning, fostering healthy development.
- Maintained structured care routine, contributing to baby's emotional and cognitive growth.
- Created a nurturing environment, promoting infant's overall well-being and happiness.
Lead Pre-K teacher
Primrose school of Georgetown
Georgetown, Texas, United States
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Help children learn about language and literacy, science, life skills, and more.
- Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning.
- Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
- Discover what works best for each child as you teach them about the world around them.
- Ensured classroom organization, fostering an environment of discovery and confidence.
In-home sitter
Self-employed
Killeen, Texas
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted parents with daily routines, including morning preparations, transportation to school, and after-school care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Certified Zumba Instructor
YMCA of the Sandhills
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Greeted students warmly and provided knowledgeable support for various questions and concerns.
- Prepared and queued music in advance, ensuring classes started and ended on time.
- Maintained a structured and organized clean environment.
Assistant teacher
Pamper, Hugs, and Luv Learning Center
Hope Mills, North Carolina
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Contributed to a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, cooperation, and kindness toward all children at all times.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
Child Watch lead
YMCA of the Sandhills
Fayetteville, North Carolina
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Built strong relationships with families through open communication and positive feedback.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth interactions with parents and guardians.
- Created and led engaging activities, enhancing program participation and enjoyment .
Kid's club associate
Gold's Gym
Fayetteville, North Carolina
10.2010 - 02.2013
- Monitored all activities to maintain maximum level of safety.
- Maintained accurate safety and attendance records.
- Actively participated in child's activities by reading to groups, painting, coloring and playing games.
Education
General Studies
South View High School
Hope Mills, NC06.2009
Timeline
House manager /Family assistant
Nordick family
02.2024 - 08.2024
Elementary school Paraprofessional
Blazer Jobs
09.2023 - 02.2024
Infant nanny
Whitney family
05.2023 - 09.2023
Special needs aide
O'Donnell family
09.2022 - 09.2024
Private Nanny
Rastegar family
12.2021 - 02.2024
Lead Pre-K teacher
Primrose school of Georgetown
06.2021 - 09.2022
In-home sitter
Self-employed
02.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Zumba Instructor
YMCA of the Sandhills
05.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant teacher
Pamper, Hugs, and Luv Learning Center
05.2016 - 01.2020
Child Watch lead
YMCA of the Sandhills
02.2013 - 05.2016
Kid's club associate
Gold's Gym
10.2010 - 02.2013
General Studies
South View High School