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Work History
Education
Skills
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Caroline Duggan

RALEIGH,NC
Caroline Duggan

Summary



Objective:

Seeking wonderful family for a long-term, full-time caregiver position (preferably 1 year or longer) with 40-40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday, starting at the beginning of September.


Location:

Near North Hills (originally from Northern Virginia).


Qualifications:

•Background check, CPR certification, and references available upon request.

•Extensive experience in early childhood development with a deep commitment to nurturing children's growth.


Experience:

  • Over 17 years of babysitting experience, starting at age 18, with roles as both a part-time and full-time nanny in live-in and live-out arrangements.
  • Proven ability to care for multiple children (2-3) under age 4, including newborns and toddlers, across five different families.
  • Experience with children of all ages, including those with special needs and twins.


Interests and Skills:

  • Strong love for the outdoors, with hobbies such as hiking, horseback riding, and cooking.
  • Passionate about providing engaging activities for children, including outdoor play, board games, and arts and crafts.
  • Deep appreciation for animals and experience caring for pets.

Personal Background:

Growing up as the youngest of five siblings has instilled in me a nurturing and caring nature. I have always dreamed of having a younger sibling, enhancing my empathy and understanding when caring for children.


Philosophy:

I believe in providing children with opportunities to build confidence, explore new experiences, and foster age-appropriate independence. My dedication to creating a positive, enriching environment makes me an excellent choice for families seeking reliable and caring childcare assistance.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Family

Nanny
01.2023 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Private Family

Nanny
07.2021 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Potty trained by age of 1 and 10 months.
  • Taught to recognize, identify and say complete alphabet, color's, and shapes before age of 2.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary allergies guidelines.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Prepared lesson plans and educational materials and activities daily.

Private Family

Nanny
12.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Care for 3 year old and 4 month old.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Developed preschool education curriculum activities to increase and improve educational preschool readiness for 3 year old.

Private Family

Nanny
04.2020 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Cared for premature identical twins, attending doctor appointments, physical therapy sessions, and playing a critical role in aiding their health and development.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Supported children in play activities, introducing solid foods, and daily physical therapy exercises.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Private Family

Nanny
01.2020 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Short term nanny while regular full time Nany was on medical leave.
  • Started as live out nanny, but due to Covid provided care as a Live in Nanny
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Private Family

Nanny
06.2019 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • • Infant care for baby born with Craniosynostosis.
  • Assisted in weekly physical therapy appointments and doctor visit.
  • Gained education on specific physical therapy exercises, helmet fitting, colic.
  • Provided daily physical therapy, medication, and detailed documentation.

Education

Redford University
Radford, VA

Bachelor Of Business Administration from Marketing
05.2011

Skills

  • Light Housekeeping
  • Educational Support
  • Child Supervision
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • First Aid
  • Homework Assistance
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Special Needs Care
  • Caring child mentor
  • Reliable transportation
  • Transportation safety
  • Friendly
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Behavior management techniques

Timeline

Nanny

Private Family
01.2023 - 09.2024

Nanny

Private Family
07.2021 - 01.2023

Nanny

Private Family
12.2020 - 07.2021

Nanny

Private Family
04.2020 - 11.2020

Nanny

Private Family
01.2020 - 04.2020

Nanny

Private Family
06.2019 - 12.2019

Redford University

Bachelor Of Business Administration from Marketing
Caroline Duggan