Christina Saucier
Seneca Falls,NY
Summary
Reliable and compassionate child professional experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Well-versed in childhood diversity, ACEs, and helping families navigate childhood challenges. Skilled at listening to children's needs and helping them with emotions and conflict throughout life. Looking for a new opportunity to help youth with my years of commitment to their health and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Seneca Falls, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Cared for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Created a safe and supportive environment daily for children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for all children.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Consulted with families to discuss daily activities and behaviors of each child.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents to address concerns.
Photographer
Self Employed
Seneca Falls, NY
08.2011 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location shoots.
- Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Family Nanny
Hilimire And Guy Families
Seneca Falls/Waterloo, NY
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- 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.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Co Teacher
The Learning Tree
Waterloo, NY
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Corning Community College
Corning, NY05.2005
High School Diploma -
Dundee Central School
Dundee, NY05.2003
Skills
- Caring and Responsible
- Nurturing and Supportive
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Social and Emotional Development
- Child Advocacy
- Behavioral Guidance
- Parental and Guardian Assistance
- Calendaring and Scheduling
- Child/Infant CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
Photographer
Self Employed
08.2011 - Current
Family Nanny
Hilimire And Guy Families
08.2007 - 08.2012
Co Teacher
The Learning Tree
04.2005 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Corning Community College
High School Diploma -
Dundee Central School
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