Amber Coleman
Shoreline,WA
Summary
Energetic childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Offering a safe and fun environment to support children's growth and development, while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Experience serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine
04.2020 - Current
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Private Nanny
Anthony & Mary Draye ( Jack 8, Jonah 6, Jacob 3)
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Private Nanny
Justin & Delaney Dechant ( Quinn, 5 and Chloe, 3)
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Household Manager
Aarthi & Shraven Saravanakumar ( Isha, 3 & Ro, 3)
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated meals for all family members with focus on catering to dietary restrictions.
- Planned youth activities to foster intellectual and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Private Nanny
Debra & Ryan Sexton (Parker 1 1/2yr & Wesley, 3m)
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Nanny
Elizabeth and Mike Gibbons (Mason, 5yrs)
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained responsibility for all aspects of a smooth running household.
- Responsibilities ranged from day-to-day tasks to large organizational projects
- Increased bandwidth and reduced stress for busy working parents.
- Ensured a safe, fun and educational environment and provided transportation between home, school and extra-curricular activities.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Private Nanny
Bert and Kim ( Auggie 5yrs & Mason 3yrs)
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Maintained responsibility for all aspects of a smooth running household.
- Increased bandwidth and reduced stress for busy working parents.
- Ensured a safe, fun and educational environment and provided transportation between home, school and extra-curricular activities
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with bedtime routine
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
Nanny
Tara & Ernest Smith (Braelin, 5 Months)
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Maintained responsibility for all aspects of a smooth running household.
- Increased bandwidth and reduced stress for busy working parents.
- Ensured a safe, fun and educational environment and provided transportation between home, school and extra-curricular activities
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with bedtime routine
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
Nanny
Marta & Pat See (Katelin, 3yrs & Cameron, 1yr)
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Maintained responsibility for all aspects of a smooth running household.
- Responsibilities ranged from day-to-day tasks to large organizational projects
- Increased bandwidth and reduced stress for busy working parents.
- Ensured a safe, fun and educational environment and provided transportation between home, school and extra-curricular activities.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Education
Animal Science - Pre- Vet
Oregon State University
Corvalis, OR04-2028
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Cascadia Community College
Bothell, Washington06.2011
Skills
- Activity planning
- First aid certified
- Early childhood development
- MS office proficient
- Excellent driving record
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Valid passport
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine
04.2020 - Current
Private Nanny
Anthony & Mary Draye ( Jack 8, Jonah 6, Jacob 3)
09.2019 - 01.2020
Private Nanny
Justin & Delaney Dechant ( Quinn, 5 and Chloe, 3)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Household Manager
Aarthi & Shraven Saravanakumar ( Isha, 3 & Ro, 3)
05.2017 - 05.2019
Private Nanny
Debra & Ryan Sexton (Parker 1 1/2yr & Wesley, 3m)
10.2015 - 03.2017
Private Nanny
Bert and Kim ( Auggie 5yrs & Mason 3yrs)
09.2014 - 06.2015
Nanny
Elizabeth and Mike Gibbons (Mason, 5yrs)
07.2014 - 08.2015
Nanny
Tara & Ernest Smith (Braelin, 5 Months)
02.2011 - 01.2012
Nanny
Marta & Pat See (Katelin, 3yrs & Cameron, 1yr)
01.2009 - 02.2011
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Cascadia Community College
Animal Science - Pre- Vet
Oregon State University
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