Amanda Miller

• Work with students that have both ambulatory and non-ambulatory disabilities
• Took students to and from occupational, physical and speech therapy courses and maintained a standardized IEP plan for them daily
• Fed, bathed, changed and assisted adult and child-aged students with disabilities
• Operated ambulatory equipment such as Hoyer lifts, Rifton chairs, motorized wheelchairs, walkers, and assisted ambulatory students in and out of nursing beds
• Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
• Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
• Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
• Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
• Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
• Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
• Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
• Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
• Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
• Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
• Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
• Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in a technology-rich world.
• Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
• Interests
• Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate.
• Animal Care
• Engaged in reading activities
• Hiking
• Video Gaming
• Historical Exploration

Self-Employed Nanny | Multiple Private Families | 4 Years

Professional Summary Core Childcare Philosophy Montessori & Waldorf-Inspired Approach Child-Led Play & Development Nature & Outdoor Exploration Music, Movement & Creative Expression Independence & Practical Life Skills Behavioral & Developmental Experience Experience Across Ages Accomplishments & Strengths My Approach to Screen-Free Childcare Safety, Supervision & Emotional Support Partnership With Parents What I Bring to a Family

• Provided consistent, attentive, and hands-on childcare for multiple private families with children ranging from infancy through school age.
• Cared for up to four children simultaneously, including experience caring for toddler twins and managing the unique needs of multiple children at different developmental stages.
• Provided individualized care based on each child's age, personality, developmental milestones, routines, interests, and family preferences.
• Supported families during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing in-home childcare and homeschooling/virtual-school support while helping children maintain structure, learning routines, and emotional stability during a highly disruptive period.
• Assisted with virtual learning, school assignments, reading, educational activities, and maintaining daily academic schedules.
• Planned, organized, and maintained daily and weekly schedules, balancing school, naps, meals, activities, outdoor time, errands, appointments, and family routines.
• Maintained consistent nap, sleep, feeding, and bedtime routines, adapting schedules as children's developmental needs changed.
• Provided comprehensive infant care, including feeding, diapering, soothing, age-appropriate developmental activities, tummy time, nap support, and attentive supervision.
• Prepared and served age-appropriate meals, snacks, bottles, and simple foods, accommodating family preferences and established routines.
• Assisted children with feeding, dressing, bathing, toileting, handwashing, toothbrushing, and other age-appropriate personal-care routines.
• Supported children's growing independence by encouraging them to participate in clean-up, dressing, self-care, meal preparation, and other practical life skills.
• Provided transportation and accompaniment to and from school, daycare, activities, appointments, playgrounds, parks, and other age-appropriate outings, when requested by families.
• Provided active swim supervision and maintained close, safety-focused supervision during water activities.
• Organized and facilitated screen-free, hands-on activities tailored to children's ages and interests.
• Encouraged child-led play, imaginative play, pretend play, music, dancing, reading, arts and crafts, sensory activities, building, puzzles, and creative exploration.
• Provided frequent outdoor play and nature-based experiences, including walks, playground visits, park outings, gardening, exploration, and age-appropriate outdoor adventures.
• Created engaging activities that supported fine motor skills, gross motor development, language, creativity, problem-solving, independence, and social-emotional development.
• Helped children navigate sibling conflict, disagreements, frustration, sharing, turn-taking, and other age-appropriate social challenges through calm communication and respectful conflict resolution.
• Used patience, consistency, redirection, and positive reinforcement to support appropriate behavior and emotional regulation.
• Maintained a safe, clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate childcare environment throughout each shift.
• Performed light child-related housekeeping, including tidying play areas, washing children's dishes and bottles, cleaning up after activities, and maintaining household areas used during childcare.
• Assisted with light laundry, including children's clothing, towels, bedding, and other childcare-related laundry as requested.
• Prepared simple family and children's meals, assisted with kitchen clean-up, and maintained organized meal/snack areas.
• Kept children's belongings, toys, activity materials, school supplies, and personal items **organized and readProfessional Childcare Experience & Philosophy

I am a deeply caring, hands-on, and experienced childcare professional with over 10 years of experience in both private, self-employed nannying and school-based childcare settings, caring for children ranging from infancy through adolescence (ages 0–18). Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting children through many different stages of development, with my primary experience and passion centered around infants, wobblers, toddlers, and young children.

I genuinely love working with children and take great pride in creating an environment where they feel safe, respected, understood, capable, and encouraged to explore. I approach childcare with patience, attentiveness, warmth, consistency, and a strong respect for each child's individual personality, developmental stage, interests, and needs.

My childcare philosophy is hands-on, intentional, developmentally appropriate, and largely screen-free, drawing inspiration from Montessori and Waldorf philosophies. I believe children learn best through meaningful experiences, real-world participation, movement, imagination, sensory exploration, relationships, and play. Rather than constantly directing or entertaining a child, I believe in creating an enriching environment where children can lead their own play, follow their curiosity, and gradually develop confidence and independence.

My approach is centered around the belief that childhood should be filled with connection, curiosity, creativity, movement, and discovery.

I encourage children to:

• Engage in child-led, open-ended play that allows them to use their imagination and develop their own ideas.
• Explore the natural world through outdoor play, walks, parks, gardens, nature observation, and age-appropriate adventures.
• Develop independence through basic life skills and practical activities, such as helping prepare food, cleaning up, dressing themselves, putting away belongings, assisting with household tasks, and caring for plants or animals when appropriate.
• Participate in sensory experiences involving water, sand, mud, natural materials, art supplies, textures, cooking, and other hands-on activities.
• Explore music, singing, rhythm, instruments, dancing, and movement as natural forms of expression and learning.
• Enjoy pretend play, storytelling, puppets, dress-up, imaginative games, and creative expression.
• Build confidence by being given opportunities to try things independently, make choices, solve age-appropriate problems, and experience the natural process of trial and error.
• Develop emotional awareness by having their feelings acknowledged and supported rather than dismissed or punished.
• Learn through real-life experiences rather than relying on worksheets, constant structured activities, or passive entertainment.
• Experience appropriate boundaries and consistency while still being treated with kindness, dignity, patience, and respect.

My approach incorporates elements of both Montessori and Waldorf-inspired childcare while remaining flexible and responsive to each individual child.

From Montessori philosophy, I value independence, practical life skills, order, purposeful activity, freedom within appropriate boundaries, and allowing children to participate in their own care and environment. I enjoy creating opportunities for children to do things with me rather than simply having things done for them.

From Waldorf-inspired philosophy, I value imagination, storytelling, music, movement, nature, rhythm, creativity, simple toys, and a slower, more intentional childhood experience.

I do not believe childcare needs to follow one rigid methodology. Instead, I take the elements that are developmentally beneficial and combine them with my own years of practical experience, observation, intuition, and knowledge of the individual child.

One of my strongest beliefs is that play is a child's work. I pay close attention to what naturally interests a child and use those interests as opportunities for learning.

Rather than constantly planning activities for a child, I allow room for them to initiate play, explore their environment, repeat activities they enjoy, and become deeply engaged in their own discoveries.

I am comfortable sitting alongside a child and observing, following their lead, and joining their world — whether that means building an elaborate block structure, pretending to run a restaurant, collecting rocks outside, dancing around the living room, looking for bugs, making art, reading the same favorite book ten times, or turning everyday household activities into opportunities for learning.

I believe this type of play supports:

• Language and communication
• Problem-solving
• Creativity and imagination
• Fine and gross motor development
• Social-emotional development
• Executive functioning
• Confidence and self-expression
• Independence
• Concentration and sustained attention

I place a strong emphasis on getting children outside and connected with the natural world.

Outdoor time can include walks, playgrounds, parks, gardening, collecting natural treasures, observing animals and insects, looking at plants and flowers, water and sensory play, exploring different textures and environments, or simply allowing a child the freedom to move and investigate.

I believe nature provides an incredible, constantly changing learning environment. A walk can become a lesson in seasons, colors, animals, weather, plants, movement, language, and observation without ever feeling like a formal lesson.

Music and movement are an important part of my childcare approach. I enjoy incorporating:

• Singing
• Dancing
• Rhythm games
• Musical instruments
• Clapping and movement songs
• Creative movement
• Storytelling
• Puppets
• Art
• Drawing and painting
• Building
• Dress-up and pretend play

I believe children should have abundant opportunities to move their bodies, make noise, create, experiment, and express themselves in appropriate ways.

I believe children are far more capable than they are sometimes given credit for. I enjoy giving children opportunities to participate in everyday life in ways that are appropriate for their age and developmental abilities.

Depending on the child's age, this may include helping with:

• Getting dressed and undressed
• Putting shoes and belongings away
• Washing hands
• Preparing simple snacks
• Helping with meal preparation
• Setting or clearing the table
• Cleaning up toys and activities
• Helping with laundry
• Watering plants
• Caring for personal belongings
• Choosing between appropriate options
• Learning routines
• Practicing self-care
• Participating in household responsibilities

My goal is not perfection. It is to help children develop the confidence to think, "I can try this myself."

In addition to my extensive general childcare background, I have three years of experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and principles of behavioral science while working in a school serving children with disabilities.

This experience gave me valuable insight into:

• Individualized behavioral support
• Positive reinforcement
• Understanding the function behind behaviors
• Consistency and predictable routines
• Communication differences
• Developmental needs
• Emotional regulation
• Supporting children with varying abilities
• Breaking larger skills into manageable steps
• Observing patterns and responding thoughtfully rather than reactively
• Creating structured, supportive environments
• Encouraging appropriate and functional independence

This background has strengthened my ability to remain calm, patient, observant, and compassionate, particularly when a child is struggling, overwhelmed, frustrated, or communicating a need through challenging behavior.

I understand that behavior is communication, and I strive to look beyond the behavior itself to understand what a child may be trying to communicate or what support they may need.

My more than decade of childcare experience has included children from infancy through age 18, giving me a broad understanding of the changing needs of children as they grow.

My experience includes caring for:

• Infants: nurturing care, feeding, diapering, sleep routines, sensory experiences, developmental interaction, tummy time, age-appropriate stimulation, and creating a secure and responsive environment.
• Wobblers & young toddlers: supporting emerging mobility, language, independence, sensory exploration, safe exploration, routines, and early communication.
• Toddlers: active supervision, language development, child-led play, potty-learning support, emotional regulation, practical life skills, outdoor exploration, and developing independence.
• Preschool and school-aged children: imaginative play, creative activities, outdoor adventures, reading, homework support, social development, routines, and age-appropriate responsibilities.
• Older children and adolescents: age-appropriate supervision, support, structure, transportation/routines where applicable, and respecting their growing independence and individuality.
• Children with disabilities and additional developmental needs: individualized support, behavioral strategies, patience, consistency, and adapting activities and expectations to the individual child.

Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation for being:

• Extremely kind and nurturing
• Patient and calm
• Thorough and dependable
• Highly attentive to children's safety and wellbeing
• Experienced with a wide range of ages and developmental stages
• Comfortable caring for infants and very young children
• Skilled at establishing consistent routines
• Creative and resourceful
• Comfortable spending long periods engaged in hands-on play
• Attentive to developmental milestones and individual needs
• Experienced in supporting children with disabilities
• Knowledgeable about behavioral science and ABA techniques
• Respectful of children's autonomy and individuality
• A strong communicator with parents and caregivers
• Proactive rather than reactive
• Comfortable managing the practical responsibilities that come with childcare
• Dedicated to maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and stimulating environment
• Committed to creating genuine connections with the children in my care

I strongly prefer a screen-free or very low-screen childcare environment, particularly for younger children.

I believe children have an incredible capacity to entertain themselves, explore, imagine, and learn when they are given the time, space, materials, and adult support to do so.

Instead of defaulting to screens, I enjoy filling the day with:

• Books and storytelling
• Music and dancing
• Art and sensory activities
• Building and puzzles
• Pretend play
• Cooking and baking
• Outdoor exploration
• Nature walks
• Gardening
• Water play
• Household participation
• Movement
• Board games and age-appropriate games
• Creative projects
• Child-led exploration

I am comfortable with the natural ebb and flow of a child's day and do not believe every moment needs to be filled with an organized activity. Quiet time, independent play, observation, boredom, and simply being present are all valuable parts of childhood.

Above all, I prioritize children's physical safety, emotional wellbeing, and sense of security.

I believe excellent childcare means being genuinely present. I pay attention not only to what children are doing, but also to their mood, energy, interests, communication, and changing needs throughout the day.

I strive to create an environment where children know that their caregiver is:

safe, dependable, attentive, encouraging, and genuinely happy to be there.

I also believe in age-appropriate boundaries and consistency. Children deserve both freedom to explore and dependable limits. I aim to provide those boundaries without shame, intimidation, or unnecessary punishment.

I view a nanny's relationship with parents as a partnership. Parents know their children better than anyone, and I value open communication, mutual respect, and consistency between the child's home environment and childcare experience.

I believe parents should feel confident knowing not only that their child is safe, but that their child is seen, understood, engaged, and genuinely cared for while they are away.

I am attentive to parents' preferences regarding routines, meals, sleep, discipline, developmental goals, household expectations, and communication, while bringing my own professional experience and observations to the relationship.

After more than a decade working with children, I understand that being a great nanny involves much more than keeping children safe and occupied.

It means showing up with patience every day. It means noticing the little things. It means knowing when a child needs encouragement, when they need space, when they need a hug, when they need a boundary, and when they simply need someone to sit on the floor and play with them.

I bring extensive hands-on experience, a strong understanding of child development and behavior, and a genuine love of working with children.

Most importantly, I care deeply about helping children grow into confident, capable, curious, kind, independent little people while allowing them to fully enjoy being children.

I consider it a privilege to be welcomed into a family's home and trusted with their children, and I approach that responsibility with the seriousness, warmth, and dedication it deserves.

• Developed daily routines to support children's learning and development.
• Created engaging activities to promote physical and cognitive skills.
• Coordinated meal planning and preparation for nutritious diets.
• Managed children's schedules, including playdates and educational appointments.

• Provided daily care to children ages 6 mos-4 years
• Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
• Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
• Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
• Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
• Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
• Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
• Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
• Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
• Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
• Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
• Organized snack time and nap hours.
• Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

• Assisted and supervised 20-24 children through entire school day.
• Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Completed 1.5 Years in Communications

• Assisted customers with product location, purchases, and store service questions.
• Processed sales transactions using Walgreens point-of-sale systems.
• Restocked shelves and maintained organized merchandise displays.
• Checked inventory levels and reported low stock to supervisors.
• Supported pharmacy area with order pickup and customer assistance.
• Followed store safety procedures and cleaned service areas.
• Responded to customer concerns with professional and courteous communication.
• Verified pricing, labels, and signage across sales floor areas.
• Greeted customers, assessed their needs and provided appropriate services.
• Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently.

• Took food and drink orders using POS system with accuracy.
• Recommended Chili's menu items and shared daily specials with guests.
• Coordinated with kitchen staff and food runners on order timing.
• Delivered beverages, appetizers, and entrees while maintaining table readiness.
• Handled to-go orders and verified packaging for guest pickup.
• Resolved guest concerns and communicated service issues with management.
• Maintained clean sections, stocked service areas, and reset tables quickly.
• Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
• Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
• Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
• Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.