Amanda Fulford
San Francisco,CA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Postpartum Doula
Self Employed
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
- Advised new mothers on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Monitored the health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Developed and maintained records and documentation.
- Provide families information and support on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, and coping skills for new parents.
- Organized and re-stocked nursery supplies, washed and sterilized bottles and pumping supplies, helped with the infant laundry.
- Provided community resources for individual post-partum needs.
- Provided emotional support to new parents in recovery from traumatic birth experiences.
Professional Nanny
Self-employed
06.2005 - 03.2018
- Provided professional childcare for children ages 1 month - 6 years old.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Children's And Adolescent Development
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2025
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2009
Timeline
Postpartum Doula
Self Employed
01.2017 - 03.2020
Professional Nanny
Self-employed
06.2005 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Children's And Adolescent Development
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College