Bria Kirkwood
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Professional caregiver with comprehensive experience in managing household operations. Adept at overseeing daily activities, and maintaining well-organized environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, budget management, and fostering positive progression in education and social emotional development. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Reliable and flexible, ensuring smooth and efficient household management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Nanny
Roos-Brown Weatherly Family
02.2017 - Current
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines.
- Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
- Assisted students in completing homeschool portfolio requirements, ensuring timely submission and adherence to state-specific guidelines.
Live-Out Nanny
Paulin Family
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Educated siblings on the unique needs of their brother or sister, promoting empathy and understanding within the family unit.
- Safeguarded health and safety by administering medications as prescribed and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Increased children's engagement in learning with use of adaptive educational tools and techniques.
Home & Office Manager
Reilly's Contracting, LLC
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Oversaw day to day operations for small business with 15+ employees and family of 6
- Planned and prepared 2-3 meals daily, accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions and health requirements
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Lead Teacher
Maple Woods Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Child Psychology
Rasmussen University
12-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Event and Meeting Coordination
- Staff Management
- Budgeting
- Payroll management
- Effective communications
- Food preparation and safety
- Excellent people skills and relationship building
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Professionalism and discretion
- Effective communication techniques
- Safe driving record
- Nutritional meal planning
- Creative play ideas
- Educational support
- First aid
- Grocery shopping
- Activity planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Special needs care
- Praise and encouragement
- Advanced ASL proficiency
- Learning disabilities support
- IEP compliance
- Collaboration with teachers
- Home technology
- Housekeeping
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Conscious Discipline Certification
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Paulin Family
10.2022 - 12.2023
Home & Office Manager
Reilly's Contracting, LLC
02.2018 - 04.2021
In-Home Nanny
Roos-Brown Weatherly Family
02.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
Maple Woods Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Child Psychology
Rasmussen University
Similar Profiles
Ludwika CardielLudwika Cardiel
Babysitter at Martha L. WeatherlyBabysitter at Martha L. Weatherly
Tara MurrayTara Murray
Children's Ministry Teacher/Volunteer Coordinator at Weatherly Faith ChurchChildren's Ministry Teacher/Volunteer Coordinator at Weatherly Faith Church
June UmuJune Umu
Schedule Coordinator at Weatherly CourtSchedule Coordinator at Weatherly Court