Anna Updike
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Passionate Nanny with 10+ years of experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying ages, needs and interests. Especially skilled in emotional intelligence and the use of "gentle parenting" methods. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers. Entertains children with enriching activities to encourage in motor, cognitive, and social development. (No screen time!) Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2024 - Current
- Child age 3m (now 11m)
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children via age-appropriate toys, games, puzzles, and books to encourage development of cognitive and motor skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Spent quality time outside, as weather permitted.
- Maintained routines outlined by parents.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Little Love's Learning Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Kept children between ages of 8 months and 8 years old safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Live-Out Nanny
Varying Employers
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Child(ren) age(s) 3m- 4yrs
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young 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.
- 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.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
After School "Mother's Helper"
Private Family Client
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Child(ren) age(s) 4 & 1
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Home- Group Babysitter
Several Private Families
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Monitored approximately 10 children ages 1-10 play to verify safety.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Date Night Babysitter
Varying Employers
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Children of all different ages and backgrounds
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
Education
Licensed Esthetician -
Cedar Stone School of Esthetics
Harrisonburg, VA09-2023
High School Diploma -
Turner Ashby High School
Bridgewater, VA06-2020
Skills
- CPR/ First Aid certified
- Emotional intelligence
- Reliable
- Cheerful and energetic
- Superior communication skills
Certification
CPR/ First aid
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Child Development
Arts & Crafts
Reading
Music
Nature
Humanities studies (as a hobby)
Pottery
Sewing
Crochet
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Little Love's Learning Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family Client
08.2024 - Current
Live-Out Nanny
Varying Employers
02.2021 - 05.2024
After School "Mother's Helper"
Private Family Client
08.2017 - 06.2018
Home- Group Babysitter
Several Private Families
08.2016 - 08.2017
Date Night Babysitter
Varying Employers
08.2014 - 08.2017
CPR/ First aid
Licensed Esthetician -
Cedar Stone School of Esthetics
High School Diploma -
Turner Ashby High School
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