Ashley Steele
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with an extensive background in education and childcare. Over twenty years experience as a professional nanny with familiarity in supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nanny
Doyle Family
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2020 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Assisted with housekeeping duties including laundry, dishes and light cleaning.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Worked alongside parents to develop sleeping and eating schedules that would benefit children to the fullest.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Balanced playtime to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Realtor
Self Employed Coldwell Banker Realty
North Hills, PA, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
- Increased home sales through persuasion, negotiation and closing prowess.
- Educated clients by delivering explanations of short sales processes, mortgage loan processing and foreclosures.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Promoted properties to target audiences to enhance revenue generation.
- Developed polished and successful sales presentations to highlight product benefits, quality and advantages against competitors.
Professional Nanny/Residential House Manager
Self Employed Kuzmishin Family
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011 - 06.2021
- Worked with family for over 10 years and job adjusted and evolved as needs changed.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Acted as fill in parent running children to and from school to all after school activities and cheered children on during sporting events when parents were unable to attend.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Ran all errands for family including grocery shopping, prescriptions, clothes shopping both with and without children
- Handled scheduling and attending doctors and dentist's appointments with children.
- Developed relationships with children's friends and their parents so children flourished socially.
- Set up and attended volunteer-based activities around community to promote helping our community.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Coordinated trips to local parks, libraries, and zoos.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
Professional Nanny
Self Employed Asbury Family
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Professional Nanny
Vella Family
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2007 - 10.2010
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Regular Babysitter
Giamboi Family
Boardman, OH
10.2002 - 01.2007
- Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Employed positive reinforcement methods to encourage good behavior.
- Built strong relationships to promote collaborative environment.
- Supervised children's homework assignments to verify completion, assist with difficult assignments and support educational goals.
- Set up play dates with other children or play groups.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
Education
Bachelors in Education - Early Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05.2005
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Area Senior High School
Greensburg, PA06.1999
Skills
- Parent Interaction
- Problem Solving
- Self Motivated
- Dependable and Responsible
- Relationship Building
- Age-appropriate Recreational Activities
- Boundary Setting
- Child Safety
- Educational Activities
- Early Childhood Development
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Rule Setting
Certification
- Licensed Pennsylvania Realtor - 9/2019-Present
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Doyle Family
10.2020 - Current
Realtor
Self Employed Coldwell Banker Realty
09.2019 - Current
Professional Nanny/Residential House Manager
Self Employed Kuzmishin Family
05.2011 - 06.2021
Professional Nanny
Self Employed Asbury Family
10.2010 - 05.2011
Professional Nanny
Vella Family
01.2007 - 10.2010
Regular Babysitter
Giamboi Family
10.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelors in Education - Early Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
High School Diploma -
Hempfield Area Senior High School