Becca Nitz
Arvada,CO
Summary
Professional caregiver with extensive experience in childcare and newborn development. Known for creating safe, engaging, and nurturing environments. Consistently collaborates well with families and adapts to dynamic needs, ensuring well-being and growth of children. Key skills include effective communication, emotional intelligence and responding to baby’s needs appropriately. Certified in Infant CPR and skilled in safe sleep practices, I prioritize reliability and trustworthiness in nurturing environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nanny and Night Nanny
Kelsey Dietz-Gass
Centennial, CO
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Worked with twin infants creating a sleeping schedule and following safe sleep guidelines.
- Provided overnight care on numerous occasions which included facilitating night time routines as well as night feedings.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Jefferson County Head Start
Arvada, CO
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted and supervised 16 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child's progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Nanny
Amy Jo Johnston
Denver, CO
09.2013 - 08.2017
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Education
Human Development - Early Childhood Care And Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2016
Skills
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Mother to 3 young girls
- Friendly
- Twins and multiples experience
- Safe sleep practices
- Infant CPR certified
- Infant nutrition
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
Newborn Care Specialist Training
Timeline
Professional Nanny and Night Nanny
Kelsey Dietz-Gass
09.2021 - 04.2025
Lead Preschool Teacher
Jefferson County Head Start
08.2017 - 09.2021
Nanny
Amy Jo Johnston
09.2013 - 08.2017
Human Development - Early Childhood Care And Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver