Cassidy Fratinardo

Provided comprehensive daily care for an infant girl from 12 weeks to 17 months, including nutritional guidance, developmental activities, and sleep scheduling, five days a week.

• Infant Nutrition Specialist: Resolved significant bottle aversion through patient, consistent feeding techniques, supporting a healthy weight gain trajectory. Designed and implemented a comprehensive solids introduction plan including homemade purees, bone broths, and age-appropriate meals.
• Developmental Programming: Researched and enrolled child in four developmentally appropriate weekly classes; created engaging in-home educational activities aligned with emerging milestones.
• Household Management: Monitored and replenished all child-related supplies; researched and recommended vetted, non-toxic products. Managed pediatrician appointments and communicated effectively with healthcare providers.
• Peer Connection Building: Consistently initiated playdates and outreach to local nannies to support infant social development, maintaining this effort even when responses were inconsistent—prioritizing the child's opportunities over reciprocity.
• Swim Education: Introduced swim lessons using professional teaching experience; thoughtfully limited sessions when pool temperatures caused discomfort, prioritizing child's positive association with water over prolonged exposure.
• Family expecting second child; mutually agreed to transition so mother could spend more time at home before new arrival.

Provided full-charge care for a 2-year-old boy during intensive summer months, including daily swim instruction, hands-on educational activities, household management, and extended evening care.

• Water Safety Focus: Conducted daily swim sessions emphasizing pool confidence, breath control, and foundational swimming skills.
• Activity Planning: Organized daily hands-on learning including arts and crafts, sensory play, treasure hunts, and outdoor exploration.
• Household Support: Maintained play spaces, water tables, and indoor areas in pristine condition. Unpacked grocery deliveries and prepared child's meals including vegetable prep and proteins.
• Extended Hours: Provided evening and late-night care supporting parents' social and professional commitments.
• Temporary summer position.

Co-led 6th-8th grade math instruction in a 12:1:1 classroom setting alongside a second lead teacher. Provided behavioral, emotional, and academic support to students with Individualized Education Plans, creating an inclusive environment that honored diverse needs and backgrounds.

• Classroom Instruction: Facilitated and instructed group activities across full 6th-8th grade math curriculum.
• IEP Compliance: Upheld all IEP requirements while providing individualized behavioral and emotional support.
• Collaborative Planning: Attended and actively participated in lesson-planning sessions with the teaching team.
• Inclusive Environment: Created warm, supportive classroom culture addressing diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Transitioned to private home childcare to provide individualized, family-centered support.

Provided full-charge care for two boys, ages 17 months and newborn, five days per week. Managed all aspects of daily care including feeding, educational activities, household responsibilities, and medical appointments.

• Montessori Implementation: Rotated toys, puzzles, and books based on developmental readiness; maintained prepared environment supporting independent exploration and learning.
• Multi-Child Logistics: Navigated complex schedules including newborn feeding, toddler activities, and simultaneous needs with patience and efficient time management.
• Family Support: Accompanied children to all pediatric and dental appointments, haircuts, playdates, and extracurricular activities. Managed communication with providers and maintained detailed health records.
• Household Responsibilities: Managed all children's laundry, bedroom organization, toy sanitation, and high-touch surface cleaning. Prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all snacks for both children.
• Educational Enrichment: Designed and facilitated daily in-home learning activities supporting cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.
• Family relocated out of state.

Worked one-on-one with a student facing severe behavioral challenges affecting classroom participation. Provided individualized support using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques while collaborating with teachers, administration, and family to adjust IEP goals.

• Behavioral Support: Managed challenging behaviors using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques to support classroom engagement.
• IEP Collaboration: Worked closely with teachers, principal, and parents to assess and adjust Individualized Education Plan goals.
• Documentation & Monitoring: Maintained detailed records of student progress, behavioral incidents, and intervention effectiveness.
• Safe Environment: Provided non-judgmental, secure space supporting student's emotional safety and academic development.
• Accepted 12:1:1 math teaching position at Exceed Charter School.

Provided regular care for a 10-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy, often for 2-3 days at a time. Managed after-school logistics, meal preparation, activity coordination, and evening routines during parents' absences.

• Transportation & Activities: Provided after-school transportation via MTA to and from activities; chaperoned playdates with friends.
• Meal Preparation & Medication: Prepared age-appropriate meals and snacks; managed medication distribution for children's prescribed needs.
• Household Support: Walked family dog with children; assisted with pet care responsibilities.
• Scheduling: Coordinated and scheduled healthcare appointments and music lessons.
• Evening Care: Managed nighttime routines when parents were out.
• Transitioned to 1:1 paraprofessional role with RCM Healthcare Services.

Provided care for a 3-year-old girl, 2-4 days per week, while the family prepared for a second child. Managed daily routines, meal preparation, outings, and household responsibilities to maintain stability during the transition period.

• Routine Maintenance: Maintained strict and consistent nap schedules supporting regulatory stability.
• Activity Facilitation: Facilitated daily outings including beach, pool, and community activities, often accompanying child and cousin.
• Meal Preparation: Prepared all meals and snacks from provided ingredients.
• Household Responsibilities: Laundered all child-related clothing and bedding; maintained cleanliness of all surfaces and areas used during care.
• Family Transition Support: Assisted with light pre-birth preparation for newborn arriving July 2019.
• Accepted position with RCM Healthcare Services.

Designed and delivered imaginative swim lessons for infants and toddlers using songs, games, and obstacle courses. Taught progressive stroke development and water safety skills while carefully observing and adjusting each child's form and breathing patterns.

• Curriculum Design: Developed engaging, age-appropriate lessons incorporating songs, games, challenges, and obstacle courses.
• Stroke Instruction: Taught all four strokes in progressive sequence; led safe-swim classes for independently swimming students.
• Individualized Attention: Carefully observed and adjusted each child's form and breathing patterns to support skill development.
• Positive Environment: Cultivated loving, safe atmosphere supporting lifelong water confidence and positive associations with swimming.
• Working toward graduation; accepted part-time position with summer family.

Supervised drop-off and transition to after-school activities for Pre-3K and Pre-K students. Accompanied children to enrichment programs and assisted activity leads in STEM classes while ensuring safety and emotional well-being of 20+ young children.

• Program Transitions: Supervised drop-off and smooth transition to after-school programming.
• Activity Support: Accompanied children to Court 16 tennis and St. Francis swimming pool; assisted with after-school swim lessons.
• Educational Assistance: Supported activity leads in STEM classes for Pre-3K students.
• Safety & Supervision: Monitored safety and emotional well-being of 20+ young children alongside a small team of 2-3 assistants.
• Program lead departed; returned to Hawai’i for summer break.