Anne Todd
Auburn,Washington
Summary
Passionate child caregiver, offering a 30+ -year background working with children from toddlers through school age. Expert at guiding playtime and encouraging outdoor experiences. Fluent in American Sign Language. Familiar with offering homework assistance, managing extra-curricular activities and keeping kids safe in all environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Portrait Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current
- Plans and prepares on-location portrait sessions.
- Photographs high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edits photos to enhance appearance.
- Assists clients with creative ideas for portrait needs.
- Establishes and carries out school portrait programs, including designing, printing, and distributing school yearbooks.
Directors Assistant/Mentor/Photographer
Ashlar Farm And Forest School
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Assists with operations and administrative tasks to support exceptional parent and student outdoor experiences.
- Serves as a mentor (teacher) and substitute mentor in a variety of classes.
- Plans and leads class field trips and themed seasonal camps, securing locations and coordinating with staff, parents, and nature guides.
- Serves as school photographer for portraits, in-class candid images, yearbook design and printing.
Preschool Teacher
Auntie's Place
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created program for and educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Nanny
Elisa Holman
03.2014 - 02.2020
- Assisted children in preparing for the days events.
- Drove children to and from school and other activities.
- Supported children in playtime, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Education
No Degree - Deaf Education
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SDAAS - Architecture And Construction Technology
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.1992
Skills
- Photography and graphic art projects
- American Sign Language
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Creating and implementing Outdoor Learning Experiences
- Elementary Education
- Arts and Crafts Aptitude
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Field Trip Supervision
- Volunteer Work Coordination
Certification
Rocky Mountain School of Photography, Certificate
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Auntie's Place
09.2020 - 06.2021
Directors Assistant/Mentor/Photographer
Ashlar Farm And Forest School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Nanny
Elisa Holman
03.2014 - 02.2020
Professional Portrait Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current
No Degree - Deaf Education
Augustana University
AAS - Architecture And Construction Technology
Pikes Peak Community College