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Amber Nash

Fuquay-Varina,NC

Summary

Kind and cheerful childcare provider with 6 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.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nanny

Lea Anna and Zack Tart
Raleigh, NC
03.2023 - Current
  • Took child on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events, educational trips.
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
  • Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with the family by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
  • Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.

Lead Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
Apex, NC
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
  • Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
  • Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
  • Participated in parent meetings to discuss progress reports and any issues concerning their children's development.
  • Assisted in transitioning new students into the classroom setting by creating individual plans based on their unique needs.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
  • Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
  • Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
  • Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan lessons that would engage all ages of children in the classroom setting.

Lead Infant Teacher

Trinity Christian Preschool & Daycare
Mankato, MN
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
  • Monitored each infant's growth and development on an individual basis.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
  • Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
  • Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
  • Assisted in transitioning new students into the classroom setting by creating individual plans based on their unique needs.
  • Established a variety of routines within the classroom setting such as circle time, snack time, story time.
  • Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Trinity Christian Preschool & Daycare
Mankato, MN
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Created and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that encouraged physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
  • Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of each toddler's progress in areas such as language skills, motor skills, problem solving abilities.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
  • Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
  • Assisted with daily operations such as mealtime preparation, diaper changing, toilet training and nap time routines.
  • Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
  • Created lesson plans and materials that are in accordance with the church's beliefs.

Floater Teacher

Little Feet & Helpful Hands Childcare and Preschoo
Holmen, WI
03.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided support to classroom teachers during their absence.
  • Assisted with daily classroom activities and routines.
  • Participated in lunch and playground duty to enforce rules outside classroom.
  • Communicated with lead teachers of several classrooms to maintain required adult to child ratios.
  • Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.

Restaurant Hostess

Ground Round Grill & Bar
Onalaska, WI
01.2016 - 07.2018
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
  • Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
  • Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
  • Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
  • Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
  • Responded appropriately to customer complaints, bringing major issues to attention of manager on duty.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Crescent Senior High School
La Crescent, MN
05-2018

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN

Skills

  • Positive and Cheerful
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Punctual
  • Approachable
  • Positive Role Model
  • Classroom Management
  • Parental Communication
  • Story Time, Arts, and Crafts
  • Safety Awareness
  • First Aid
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Learning
  • Handling Complaints
  • Relationship Building
  • Activity Planning
  • Child Development Knowledge

Certification

  • Precautions in transporting children - September 27, 2022
  • Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices - September 27, 2022
  • Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment - September 27, 2022
  • Handling and Storage of hazardous material and the appropriate disposal bio-contaminants - September 27, 2022
  • Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from natural disaster or a human caused event - September 27, 2022
  • American Red Cross Training Services - Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - November 17, 2022 - Validity Period 2 years

Timeline

Family Nanny

Lea Anna and Zack Tart
03.2023 - Current

Lead Infant Teacher

Bright Horizons Childcare
07.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Infant Teacher

Trinity Christian Preschool & Daycare
10.2021 - 07.2022

Lead Toddler Teacher

Trinity Christian Preschool & Daycare
10.2020 - 10.2021

Floater Teacher

Little Feet & Helpful Hands Childcare and Preschoo
03.2019 - 08.2020

Restaurant Hostess

Ground Round Grill & Bar
01.2016 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

La Crescent Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education

Minnesota State University - Mankato

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