Alison Curtis
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate professional with a background as a private nanny and house manager, specializing in providing individualized care to children of various ages. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to different family environments, and the ability to plan educational activities that promote physical, social, and cognitive development, while managing household responsibilities and services. A master at multi-tasking.
Additionally, I am an adaptable and reliable part-time substitute teacher, possessing strong management abilities to ensure a supportive and structured learning environment. Comfortable working with different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Substitute Preschool Teacher
Quail Hollow Preschool
Charlotte, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Organized materials necessary for daily activities such as art projects or science experiments. Lesson planning. Receive children from the carpool in the morning, and prepare children for the carpool in the afternoon. Lunch responsibilities.
- Preschool is for children aged 2 to 6 years. Substituting different classes and ages, depending on the school's needs.
Full-time Nanny and Part Time House Manager
The Donovan Family
Charlotte, NC
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Took initiative in planning field trips or outings for the kids on days off from school. Responsible for driving to activities and carpooling for school, reading, and, as they aged, homework. House management responsibilities for all child-related laundry, daily meal prep, light housekeeping, and grocery shopping/pickup.
- Childcare was for (2) children, a boy, 4, and a girl, 2, years of age.
Full-time Nanny
The Tolley Family
Charlotte, NC
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Communicated regularly with family regarding daily events, and any concerns that may arise. Performed various duties, i.e., driving to and from activities, school drop-offs and pick-ups, and planning fun, age-appropriate sensory activities for home, as well as fun outings outside of the home. House Manager responsibilities included grocery shopping for the family, preparing meals for the children and family, all related children's laundry and basic household maintenance.
- Childcare was for (3) boys ages 5, 3, and 1 1/2 years.
House Manager and Full Time Child Care
The Drs. Rentz Family
Charlotte, NC
04.2012 - 11.2015
- House Manager duties included scheduling and supervising vendors for maintenance, repair, construction, and cleaning tasks to ensure compliance. Childcare responsibilities included preparing and serving meals to the children, driving to activities, and traveling with the family. I spent overnights and weekends in charge of the children when the parents were on call at the hospital.
- Childcare was for (2) boys, ages 3 and 1 1/2 years.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALEMT-B - Emergency Medicine
CPCC
Charlotte, NCPre- Nursing Program
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
CharlotteSkills
- Supervision skills
- Activity organization
- Effective communication skills
- Multi-tasking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Word, Excel and Power Point
Affiliations
- Volunteer for the Novant Covid vaccine Team
- CW Swim Club Head Swim guard - Volunteered when Covid restricted teenage guards
Timeline
Part Time Substitute Preschool Teacher
Quail Hollow Preschool
09.2021 - Current
Full-time Nanny and Part Time House Manager
The Donovan Family
05.2017 - 01.2020
Full-time Nanny
The Tolley Family
11.2015 - 04.2017
House Manager and Full Time Child Care
The Drs. Rentz Family
04.2012 - 11.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Alabama
EMT-B - Emergency Medicine
CPCC
Pre- Nursing Program
Carolinas College of Health Sciences