Dedicated professional with experience as a private nanny, assistant daycare teacher, babysitter for the last 8 years! Excels in emotional support and early childhood education. Proven ability to foster social skill development and create nurturing environments, while effectively managing schedules and meal preparation. Committed to improving children's growth through engaging activities and positive behavior modeling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Mower
Self
05.2017 - Current
Loaded and unloaded mowing equipment at customer locations.
Removed sticks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
Removed grass clippings and leaves from property using blower.
Edged sidewalks, driveways, and landscape features using weed wacker.
Emptied and cleaned grass catcher and mulching bags to discard grass cuttings.
Greeted property owners and other individuals on property to maintain friendliness.
Developed and maintained effective working relationships with clients to secure repeat jobs.
Mowed lawns of residential properties on weekly basis to maintain grass length.
Performed minor repairs on mower and other lawn care equipment to maintain working order.
Obtained feedback from customers to identify areas of improvement.
Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Private Nanny
Hayley and Greg Wall
09.2023 - 05.2025
Cared for a child from the time they were 3 months old until they reached age 2.
Cared for and provided transportation to 5 and 7 year old siblings.
Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy the child.
Built positive and nurturing environment to support social and emotional growth.
Taught everyday skills and language.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Communicated with child at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and build relationship.
Organized and cleaned home after activities.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to children.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Spring Farm Hand
Greg Wall
05.2021 - 05.2023
Operated tractor with harrowing and tilling equipment to prepare fields for planting.
Hauled water to various fields for spraying.
Operated fork lift to load and deliver seed to farmer as needed during planting.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
West Branch Early Learning Center (Lisa Moore)
09.2021 - 04.2023
Worked part time throughout college. Left during the spring time each year to fulfill my responsibilities and duties as farm hand.
Primary rooms I assisted were infant, two year old, preschool rooms.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down surfaces.
Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
Served as positive role model, promoting healthy behaviors.
Served meals and snacks provided throughout day.
Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Kept children between ages 8 weeks and 4 safe and secure.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
08-2023
Skills
Language skills
Household management
Emotional support
Special needs experience
Transportation safety
Emotional intelligence
Social skill development
Infant care
Cooking and meal preparation
Behavior modeling
Schedule management
Toileting and feeding
Nutrition
Early childhood education
Activity planning
Educational support
Early childhood development
Lawn Care
Equipment operation
Certification
Certifications:
Universal Precautions for Iowa Early Childhood and School-age Professionals- Sept 20, 2021
Essentials for Emergency Preparedness- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for prevention and Control Infectious Diseases- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Safety in Your Childcare Environment- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Transportation in Child Care- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Medication in Child Care- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Managing Food Allergies- Sept 24, 2021
Essentials for Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Infant Safe Sleep- Sept 24, 2021
Essentials for Supporting Cultural Diversity- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Understanding Homelessness- Sept 23, 2021
Essentials for Understanding Child Development- Sept 24, 2021
Interests
Quality time with family
Playing sports
Volunteering with youth sports programs such as spring soccer
Spending time outdoors whether it's to hunt, fish, or play with my dogs