Alicia Perkins
BROCKTON,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Professional Nanny with a proven track record at Private Family Employer, adept in infant care and educational support. Leveraged strong communication and creative play strategies to foster children's development and emotional support, achieving significant milestones. Renowned for reliability and a caring mentorship approach, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
Professional caregiver with extensive experience in childcare and development. Known for creating safe, engaging, and nurturing environments. Consistently collaborates well with families and adapts to dynamic needs, ensuring well-being and growth of children. Key skills include effective communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Private Family Employer
03.2023 - Current
- Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
- Assisted with potty training when appropriate by following established routines set forth by parents or other caregivers within the household setting.
- Supported physical development through regular gross motor play sessions that included tummy time activities designed specifically for infants.
- Participated in family meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns or issues related to childcare responsibilities collaboratively with parents.
- Collaborated closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and alignment of parenting philosophies, resulting in a more consistent experience for the infant.
- Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Meeting House Childcare Center
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned and executed appropriate schedule and activities for children each day, creating fun, engaging and exciting learning environment by singing songs and reading to children.
- Established routines for nap time, feeding, and diaper changes to create a stable environment for growth.
- Developed strong rapport with families through open lines of communication via phone calls or emails about their child''s progress.
- Created a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the classroom, leading to increased parent satisfaction with the center.
- Supported healthy social interactions between infants through guided playtime and group activities.
- Enhanced motor skill development through carefully planned physical activities such as tummy time or baby yoga.
- Created and executed lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and assessed developmental needs of students to develop to fullest potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of each infant''s daily activities, meals, diaper changes, and other pertinent information for parent communication.
- Maintained confidentiality of children, family information and staff.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Boosted early literacy skills by regularly exposing infants to books, songs, rhymes, and finger plays.
- Promoted language development by engaging in daily conversations and reading sessions with infants.
- Continuously evaluated progress of each infant to ensure appropriate developmental milestones were achieved.
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops focused on the latest research in early childhood education.
Infant Teacher
Cherubs Early Learning Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Established clear expectations for infant behavior using age-appropriate boundaries.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
Professional Nanny
Private Family
07.2009 - 12.2019
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Actively participated in family events and gatherings, seamlessly integrating into the family dynamic while providing additional support when needed.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor play sessions or participation in organized sports teams.
- Maintained detailed records of the infant''s daily activities, milestones, and health-related information for parental review.
- Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child''s needs and interests.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
- Adapted to changing family dynamics or needs as they arose while maintaining professionalism and flexibility within the childcare role.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, keeping both parents informed of any incidents while prioritizing the safety of the infant involved.
- Participated in family meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns or issues related to childcare responsibilities collaboratively with parents.
- Facilitated social and emotional growth by establishing a warm, secure attachment with each infant in the nanny''s care.
- Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2005
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Potty training experience
- Infant care experience
- Newborn care proficiency
- Sleep training methods
- Positive discipline methods
- Behavior management techniques
- Age-appropriate toy selection
- Creative play strategies
- Technology supervision strategies
- Hygiene and grooming assistance
- Safe transportation practices
- Travel preparation and assistance
- Sibling rivalry management
- Outdoor activity supervision
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Social skill development
- Toddler care
- Educational activity planning
- First aid and CPR certified
- Emotional support technique
- Schedule management
- First aid certified
- Safety awareness
- Transportation safety
- Excellent driving record
- Arts and crafts
- Musical
- Educational support
- Valid Driver's license
- Activity planning
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Friendly
- Reliable transportation
- Caring child mentor
- Active listener
- Approachable
- Family support
- Enrichment activities
- Effective team leader
- Emotionally supportive
- Complex Problem-solving
- Culinary aptitude
- Creative
- Grocery shopping
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Nutrition
- Childhood development
- Reliable
- Meal and snack preparation
- Activity and event planning
- Dependable
- Child development expert
- Child safety
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Private Family Employer
03.2023 - Current
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Meeting House Childcare Center
01.2021 - 03.2022
Infant Teacher
Cherubs Early Learning Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Professional Nanny
Private Family
07.2009 - 12.2019
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Bridgewater State University
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