Brandy GIovino
Medford,MA
Summary
Dedicated In-Home Childcare Provider with early education background and 10+ years in childcare field. Provided children with age-appropriate learning opportunities in safe, nurturing environment. Extensive academic and practical knowledge promoted positive outcomes in often-challenging situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Childcare Provider
Kate Johnston
Arlington, MA
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children age two to thirteen.
- Assisted children with homework and quizzed on subject matter to prepare for upcoming tests.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
- Delivered children to after-school activities and sports practices.
- Collaborated with clients to develop family-friendly schedule.
- Drove school-aged children to school's premises and returned for pickup at preset times.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children.
Private Childcare Provider
Kitayama Family
Medford, MA
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children aged one to three.
- Played interactive games with toddlers and provided age-appropriate entertainment for older children.
- Collaborated with clients to develop family-friendly schedule.
- Drove school-aged children to school's premises and returned for pickup at preset times.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Tara Montessori
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Education
Education
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Strategy Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Childcare Management
- Enrichment Activities
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Providing Feedback
- Multi-Tasking Skill
- Life Skills Development
- Special Needs Experience
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
Kate Johnston
08.2015 - 06.2023
Private Childcare Provider
Kitayama Family
09.2014 - 08.2015
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Tara Montessori
09.2010 - 06.2014
Education
Salem State University