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I love to bake and read books in my spare time
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Brenda Pruszynski

Celina,TX

Summary

Proven childcare professional with extensive experience at Michelle And Jeffrey Kampinga, adept in fostering emotional and intellectual growth in children through creative play and educational activities. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and exceptional patience, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Achieved significant improvements in children's language development and social skills, leveraging expertise in behavior management and age-appropriate activity planning. Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Eager, always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to multiple children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Paraprofessional position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

In-Home Nanny

Michelle And Jeffrey Kampinga
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
  • Assisted in developing motor skills through engaging physical activities tailored to each child''s abilities.
  • Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines.
  • Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
  • Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.
  • Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
  • Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
  • Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
  • Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
  • Assisted in implementing sleep routines leading to improved restfulness for both children and parents.
  • Fostered a love of learning through interactive educational activities helping children develop curiosity and critical thinking skills.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.

Babysitter

Beata Jedrzejczyk
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Maintained clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
  • Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
  • Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.

Noon Aide

Edustaff
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Promoted positive relationships among students through team-building exercises and group activities during breaks.
  • Developed rapport with individual students by showing genuine interest in their well-being both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Provided support to students with special needs, aiding their integration into mainstream activities.
  • Improved student behavior by enforcing school policies and maintaining a positive, respectful environment.
  • Supervised outdoor play areas while ensuring safe practices were followed by all students at all times.
  • Monitored students during lunchtime, ensuring safety and proper etiquette in the cafeteria.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies during transitional periods between classes or activities.
  • Managed conflicts between students effectively, promoting a harmonious learning atmosphere.
  • Encouraged inclusive behavior among diverse groups of students to foster unity within the school community.
  • Handled minor medical incidents calmly and efficiently according to established protocols, ensuring timely care for affected students.
  • Maintained clean and orderly common spaces to provide a pleasant environment for students and staff alike.
  • Regularly communicated with colleagues and supervisors to share valuable insights, challenges, and potential solutions in relation to student management.
  • Organized fun and educational activities for indoor recess periods, promoting healthy social interaction among students.
  • Supported administrative staff with daily tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth school operations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
  • Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Restocked condiments, beverages and utensils per expected use levels.
  • Provided exemplary service to students, staff, and visitors.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Utica High School
Utica, MI
05.1997

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Patience and understanding
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Professionalism and Discretion
  • Effective Communication Techniques
  • Behavior Management Strategies
  • Special Needs Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Schedule Management
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Boundary Setting

I love to bake and read books in my spare time

Baking has always been a passion of mine since I was old enough to pick up a spatula. Over my adult life my passion as grown as well as my creative abilities. When I'm not being a mom or working I love to sit down and read a good mystery novel.

Timeline

In-Home Nanny

Michelle And Jeffrey Kampinga
08.2022 - Current

Babysitter

Beata Jedrzejczyk
07.2018 - 06.2019

Noon Aide

Edustaff
09.2015 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Utica High School
Brenda Pruszynski