Hi, I’m
Akhyra Niles
Boston,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking, passionate and eager to secure entry-level data entry position.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self-employeedBoston, MA
Nanny
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Established lasting, professional connections with more than 5 families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Developed games, activities and field trips to support learning and verbal skills.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
North Quincy-Early Learning Center At The YMCANorth Quincy, MA
Primary Young Toddler Teacher
10.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Bright Horizons at Kendall SquareCambridge, MA
Primary Toddler Teacher
09.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Monitored and assessed students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files using "Teaching Strategies Gold" software
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication..
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Bright Horizons at Kendall SquareCambridge, MA
Primary Infant Teacher
09.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breast milk, formula and solids to infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, monitoring of behaviors, as well as cleanliness, neatness, and safety of feeding areas.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants..
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files using "Teaching Strategies Gold"
Lincoln Laboratory’s Child Care CenterLexington, MA
Teacher’s Assistant
09.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
St. Patrick’s Catholic SchoolRoxbury, MA
Camp Counselor
07.2012 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression..
Orchard Gardens Community CenterRoxbury, MA
Camp Counselor
08.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Engaged with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels..
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Coordinated and led Step Dance, Hip Hop dance and various Arts and crafts activities for both small and large groups to promote physical health, encourage teamwork skills development.
Education
Minuteman Career & Technical High SchoolLexington, MA
Vocational from Early Education and Care
06.2014
Skills
- Multi-Tasker
- Well organized
- Detail Oriented
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client Needs Assessment
- Educational Strategies/software
- Daily Progress Reports/logs
- Incident Reports
- Schedule/Activity Creation
- Superior Communication Skills
- Child Development Expertise
Certification
- OSHA certified (2014)
- Certified in First Aid/CPR
- Mass. Department of Early Education and Care Preschool Teacher certified (2014)
- Mass. Department of Early Education and Care infant/toddler Teacher Certified (2014)
- Certified Provisional Doula (2023)
- Licensed Life Insurance Representative (2024)
Timeline
Nanny
Self-employeed
11.2018 - Current
Primary Young Toddler Teacher
North Quincy-Early Learning Center At The YMCA
10.2017 - 08.2018
Primary Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons at Kendall Square
09.2016 - 10.2017
Primary Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons at Kendall Square
09.2015 - 01.2016
Teacher’s Assistant
Lincoln Laboratory’s Child Care Center
09.2012 - 06.2014
Camp Counselor
St. Patrick’s Catholic School
07.2012 - 08.2012
Camp Counselor
Orchard Gardens Community Center
08.2011 - 07.2012
Minuteman Career & Technical High School
Vocational from Early Education and Care