Amy Stokes
Longmont,US
Summary
My childcare experience includes caring for family as well as paid professional childcare and daycare work. I also have a degree in Nutrition, so learning about healthful eating is something I am happy to share with children if a family would like to do that. I have caregiving experience with twins through my nieces who are now age 6. I assisted with them from infancy and began caring for them more regularly as a part time, paid nannying position from age 2. From Fall 2021 to August 2024 I have cared for children ranging from 3-month-olds to five-year-olds in a daycare setting, live-out Nanny, and babysitting. I am most experienced with toddlers in the "Young 2's" classroom in a daycare center. I am a big believer in positive guidance & Montessori philosophies. I am happy to support parents of any kind and learn what I need to so I can provide excellent care for your kiddos. I love to sing, dance, explore outside, read age-appropriate books, sensory activities, water play, bubbles, etc. With 6 years of childcare, I have confidence that my daycare work caring for 7 to 14 children, as well as my twin toddler nieces, has prepared me very well for focusing on 1 to 4 children in a home setting. My goal as a nanny is to take great care of children, help them grow, and watch them have fun! I am also willing to help with housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. I am a aunt/caregiver to 6-year-olds twin girls, and I have two dogs a border collie mix and a jack russel/chihuahua mix. I am a fun, adventurous, and playful nanny. I love to rock climb, hike, bike, and play with my dogs. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am dependable, honest, hard-working, a good listener, and kind.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Care.com HomePay
Longmont, CO
10.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's behavior and development.
- Organized age-appropriate games and activities to encourage social skills.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured safety during playtime.
- Managed household tasks, including laundry and cleaning, related to child care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance during challenging situations for children.
- Planned engaging activities like arts and crafts projects, outdoor games.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
Nanny
Angie Hodd
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of morning time preparation.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and Dependability
- Toddler care experience
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Housekeeping
- Activity Planning (Educational Development, Sensory Play, Arts and Crafts, etc)
- Meal and snack times
- Time Management and Schedule planning
- Age-Appropriate Routines
- Bathing and Dressing
- Exercise and Outdoor Activities
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Language Skills Development
- Potty Training
- Self-Confidence Development
- Promoting Good Behavior and Modeling Behavior
Certification
- Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - 05/02/2024
Personal Information
Title:
Work Preference
1, [], ["Full Time","Contract Work"], ["On-Site"], ["Paid sick leave","Paid time off"]
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Care.com HomePay
10.2024 - Current
Nanny
Angie Hodd
10.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Metropolitan State University of Denver