Alissa Buzzell
Holiday,FL
Summary
Kind and cheerful Nanny professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities. Experienced professional knowledgeable about managing school schedules, extracurricular activities, and entertainment to achieve optimal playtime and schoolwork balance. Committed to maintaining parent objectives while being compassionate and caring with children. Offers first-rate skills in communication and activity planning. Motivated professional brings unique understanding of childhood needs and care to in-home environment. Handles diverse child and household priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Highly responsible and diligent with strong communication skills. Devoted professional with hands-on experience cultivating warm, nurturing environments for children. Talented in organizing and leading educational activities and monitoring behavior. Observant team player focused on promoting health and development in children. Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills, and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Reliable individual with flexible schedule and desire to help children reach full potential.
Childcare professional prepared for providing compassionate and reliable care to infants. Proven ability to develop supportive relationships with children and parents while fostering nurturing environment. Committed to teamwork and adapting to changing needs, displaying strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Gulf Trace Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape and number and letter recognition.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Nanny
Brittany & Jarrod Robinson
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Nanny/Babysitter
Renni & Scott Jessup
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ess
11.2021 - Current
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Private Nanny
Lindsey And Shawn Roller
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
Private Nanny
Sarina And Chris Eddins
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
Private Nanny
Kyle And Heather Benson
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
Teacher
Oakcrest Preschool
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Head Server
Oldsmar Smokin BBQ
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Visited new customers within 2 or 3 minutes to make introductions, discuss specials, take drink orders and build and immediate positive connections with guests
- Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers
- Performed opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Delivered exceptional and friendly service
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
- Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff and waiting on tables
- Closed out the cash drawer at the end of each shift
- Trained new staff on restaurant operations and policies.
Resident Care Aide
Summit At New Port Richey Assisted Living & Memory Care
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Supported patients with limited physical skills to help with dressing, grooming and feeding needs
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
Server Trainer
Cracker Barrel
12.2012 - 02.2018
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
- Created, updated and implemented training plans in collaboration with restaurant management
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items and performance strategies
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to deliver prompt, courteous service to patrons
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
- Taught servers how to memorize menu ingredients and provide information in a friendly and relatable manner.
Teacher
Mount Desert Nursery School
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing education information to students
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas
- Assisted 8 children per station during small-group learning periods
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Maintained accurate and detailed records, including staff and child files on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
PARAPRO - K-5
PARAPRO
09-2024
CPR/AED/First Aid -
National CPR Foundation
08-2024
CPR - BLS CPR
American Heart Association
03-2023
CDA - Child Development
Florida Department of Children And Families
07-2021
Educational Technician - Teaching
State Of Maine Department Of Education
02-2014
High School Diploma -
Mt Desert Island High School
Mount Desert, ME06-1999
Skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Learning Strategies
- Educational Support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior management techniques
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Parent Communication
- Child development knowledge
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Safe Driving Record
- Meal Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Household Management
- First Aid
- Infant CPR certified
- Meal and snack preparation
- Housekeeping
- First Aid Certified
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- First aid certified
LETTERS OF RECOMONATION
- Upon Request are available
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Gulf Trace Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Nanny
Brittany & Jarrod Robinson
12.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Lindsey And Shawn Roller
12.2023 - 08.2024
Nanny/Babysitter
Renni & Scott Jessup
01.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Kyle And Heather Benson
01.2023 - 12.2023
Private Nanny
Sarina And Chris Eddins
02.2022 - 02.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ess
11.2021 - Current
Teacher
Oakcrest Preschool
05.2019 - 12.2021
Head Server
Oldsmar Smokin BBQ
02.2018 - 03.2020
Resident Care Aide
Summit At New Port Richey Assisted Living & Memory Care
04.2017 - 04.2018
Server Trainer
Cracker Barrel
12.2012 - 02.2018
Teacher
Mount Desert Nursery School
06.2005 - 06.2010
CPR/AED/First Aid -
National CPR Foundation
CDA - Child Development
Florida Department of Children And Families
Educational Technician - Teaching
State Of Maine Department Of Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Desert Island High School
PARAPRO - K-5
PARAPRO
CPR - BLS CPR
American Heart Association
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