BreAnna Hayes
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Nanny known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while maintaining an efficient, productive routine. Specialized skills include early childhood development, nutritional meal planning, and behavior management techniques. Excel in communication, patience, and creativity to foster meaningful growth and development in childcare settings. Embrace challenges with adaptability and problem-solving abilities to ensure a harmonious household dynamic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny/ House Manager
self employed
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Provided daily care for families while parents attended their work day
- I planned and prepared healthy meals, activities, provided some early development learning
- Transportation to and from school as needed
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Adapted care and activities to meet the needs of children with special requirements.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
- Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
- Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.
- Stayed current on all required certifications necessary for working as a Nanny.
- Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Provided assistance with homework assignments when needed.
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Photographer
HR IMAGING PARTNERS
Columbus, OH
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Set up and break down of equipment, daily travel to different locations taking school year pictures and sports Pictures
- Photographed children as young as 1 up to 18.
- Photographed adults
- Sports
- Classroom candids
- Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
- Provide direction to models and subjects throughout photoshoots while capturing natural expressions.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
Camp Counselor
Godman Guild Association/ Camp Mary Orion
Worthington, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Summer overnight counselor, one on one counselor of many age groups
- Taught many different activities and camp safety
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to youth development and outdoor education.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Coordinated outdoor adventures, including hiking, canoeing, and ropes courses, emphasizing team building and personal growth.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Administered first aid and notified emergency medical personnel.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Facilitated daily activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for campers of diverse backgrounds.
- Enforced COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols before, during and post-camp to enhance wellness.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
YMCA camp Wilson
Bellefontaine, OH
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Summer overnight counselor, worked with many age groups, assist with summer activities
- Made sure all campers were safe at all times, provided Fun in a structure and same Environment
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of camper experiences.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Led initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the camp community.
- Oversaw daily operations of assigned cabin groups, ensuring adherence to schedules and camp rules.
- Directed aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Oversaw design, construction and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
Education
Associate of Arts - Arts
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH04-2025
High school diploma -
Bellefontaine High School
Bellefontaine, OH05.2018
Skills
- Teaching
- Restaurant Experience
- Special Needs
- Early Childhood Education
- Autism Experience
- Serving Experience
- Childcare
- Babysitting
- Experience with Children
- Experience Working With Students
- Toddler Care
- Journalism
- Video Production
- Writing Skills
- Photography
- Adobe Premiere
- Filming
- Photo editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Special Education
- Acting
- Adobe Lightroom
- Directing
- Typing
- Basic math
- Driving
- Front desk
- Cash handling
- Communication skills
- Nannying
- Outdoor work
- Customer service
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Residential cleaning
- Commercial cleaning
- Time management
- Routine adherence
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Outdoor activities
- Educational support
- Potty training
- Active listener
- Arts and crafts
- Effective team leader
- Tutoring
- First aid
- Childhood development
- Special needs care
- Toileting and feeding
- Family support
- Grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping abilities
- Social integration
- Infant care experience
- Creative play
- Child development
- Homework assistance
- Meal and snack preparation
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Academic support
- People-oriented
- Childcare expertise
- Valid Driver's license
- Music and dance
- Housekeeping
- First aid certified
- Patience and tact
- Light housekeeping
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Personal hygiene instruction
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Toddler care experience
- Reliable transportation
- Behavior management techniques
- Professional babysitter
- Activity and event planning
- Food handling training
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Photographer
HR IMAGING PARTNERS
07.2022 - 04.2024
Camp Counselor
Godman Guild Association/ Camp Mary Orion
05.2021 - 08.2021
Nanny/ House Manager
self employed
01.2020 - Current
Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
YMCA camp Wilson
06.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Arts
Columbus State Community College
High school diploma -
Bellefontaine High School