Bethany Barnhart
Newark
Summary
Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Aerin Garczyk
Hebron
02.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child’s progress and needs.
- Provided emotional support, encouraging positive behavior and conflict resolution skills.
- Cooked and prepared meals, then observed the child during meals to prevent choking.
- Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the child.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping, dancing, throwing balls.
- Assisted in learning how to walk, sign language, and talking.
- Encouraged independent play.
- Planned field trips to local parks, libraries, children’s play places, and museums.
Professional Nanny
Mariah Miskimen
Heath
06.2023 - Current
- Organized playdates and social interactions to enhance children's social skills.
- Facilitated homework and school project assistance.
- Transported children to and from school.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged growth, exploration, creativity and independence.
- Read stories to the children before nap time or bedtime.
- Supervised daily activities and ensured children's safety and well-being.
Date Night Babysitter
Donna Cuthbert
Johnstown
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Weekend Date Night Sitter/Monday Overnight Sitter
Rachel Raffelson
Saint Louisville
12.2016 - 10.2024
- Encouraged healthy habits such as brushing teeth before bedtime.
- Informed parents about their child's day upon return home from date night.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both adults and children.
- Created a positive environment through patience, understanding and respect for each child's individual needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Cheerful and energetic
- Strong communication with parents and children
- First aid and CPR certified
- Reliable transportation
- Light housekeeping
- Meal prep
- Childhood development skills
- Toddler and infant care experience
- Positive discipline and reinforcement methods
- Hygiene and grooming assistance
- Educational and social activity planning
- Special needs experience
- Potty training experience
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Aerin Garczyk
02.2025 - Current
Professional Nanny
Mariah Miskimen
06.2023 - Current
Date Night Babysitter
Donna Cuthbert
08.2022 - Current
Weekend Date Night Sitter/Monday Overnight Sitter
Rachel Raffelson
12.2016 - 10.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
The Ohio State University