Annicka Nichols
Orangevale,CA
Summary
Well rounded experience working with children having different learning and behavioral characteristics. Supportive and driven mentor ensuring that children feel capable to succeed. Driven and passionate to help children feel validated with their emotional wellbeing. Encourages children to have self-awareness and introspection to their lives. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Personable and caring and able to work well with others. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Very caring and possess strong communication and planning skills, as well as takes on leadership roles. Confident and motivated and has academic success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Pacific Blue Swim Lessons
Penryn, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals who are neurotypical and neurodivergent individual's
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, how to safely get a breath, and emergency exits from the pool.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
Tutor
Brian Broumas
Granite Bay, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Communicated student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
- Traveled to student's home or to another place of student's choice to conduct tutoring sessions.
Private Dog Sitter
Lauren Boyd
Granite Bay, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Fed, watered, walked and exercised dogs or other pets.
- Completed regular household maintenance and chores.
- Administered medications or supplements as instructed by the owner.
Babysitter
Heather Autumn
Citrus Heights, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Family Nanny
Mark Buzzard
Folsom, CA
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
American River College
Sacramento, CA12-2022
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptable nature
- Confidence building
- Writing skills
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Behavior modification
- Social integration
- Academic support
- Special needs experience
- Child psychology knowledge
- Emotionally supportive
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Swim Instruction
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Child Supervision
- Safety Rules Enforcement
- Swimming and Water Safety
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Pacific Blue Swim Lessons
05.2023 - Current
Tutor
Brian Broumas
12.2021 - Current
Private Dog Sitter
Lauren Boyd
11.2021 - Current
Family Nanny
Mark Buzzard
08.2020 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Heather Autumn
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University-Sacramento
Associate of Arts - Psychology
American River College
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