Alissa M Steffen
Scott AFB,IL
Summary
Proven Nanny with extensive experience in infant and toddler care, including twins, for various private families. Excelled in creating safe, nurturing environments, fostering intellectual development, and establishing healthy routines. Demonstrated reliability, effective schedule management, and strong communication skills. CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring utmost safety and care for young charges. Extensive experience with twins and special needs children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Private Family
08.2024 - Current
- Care for twin infants starting from five months old.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in home environments conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Nanny
Private Family
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Cared for one infant from age three months.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Nanny
Private Family
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Cared for twin infants starting at age of five months.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
Nanny
Private Family
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Cared for four children ages three-twelve.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Assisted with online schooling during quarantine for elementary and middle school aged children.
Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided care for three children ages two-nine.
- 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.
- Facilitated transportation to and from school and to family members houses.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Butler Community College
El Dorado2026
High School Diploma -
Mascoutah High School
Mascoutah, IL05.2019
Skills
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Twin care experience
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Schedule Management
- Valid Driver's License
Certification
- Food Handler's License/Certificate.
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
References
Sophia Brunetti- 785-213-6223
Allie Zerbe- 316-992-9152
Rachelle Garcia- 505-546-8360
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family
08.2024 - Current
Nanny
Private Family
10.2022 - 08.2024
Nanny
Private Family
04.2021 - 08.2022
Nanny
Private Family
08.2020 - 03.2021
Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Food Handler's License/Certificate.
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Associate of Science - Psychology
Butler Community College
High School Diploma -
Mascoutah High School
Similar Profiles
Christina FerrariChristina Ferrari
Personal Assistant at Private FamilyPersonal Assistant at Private Family
Cristina ManocchioCristina Manocchio
Nanny at Private FamilyNanny at Private Family
Julia ToporJulia Topor
Private Nanny at Private FamilyPrivate Nanny at Private Family