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Christina Kanatas

Christina Kanatas

Summary

Professional childcare provider with proven track record of fostering nurturing and educational environment for children. Adept at developing creative activities and maintaining structured yet flexible routine. Valued team player known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring well-being and growth of children.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Live-Out Nanny

Sunayana and Ram Ravchandran
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
  • 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.
  • Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
  • 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.
  • Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
  • Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
  • Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
  • Collaborated with parents in setting developmentally appropriate goals for each child monitoring and tracking progress throughout the year.
  • Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
  • Planned educational field trips exposing children to diverse cultural experiences enriching their understanding of the world around them.
  • Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
  • Transported children safely to school events, doctor appointments, extracurricular activities using proper car seat protocols.
  • Facilitated social development by arranging playdates and outings with peers on a regular basis.
  • Administered medications when necessary following parents'' instructions and guidelines closely monitoring any adverse reactions.
  • Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among the children under my care.
  • Assisted older children with homework assignments offering guidance and clarification when needed to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Live out Nanny

Rishi and Nisha Mehta
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
  • Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Fostered a love of learning through interactive educational activities helping children develop curiosity and critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
  • Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
  • Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
  • Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
  • Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
  • Planned educational field trips exposing children to diverse cultural experiences enriching their understanding of the world around them.
  • Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
  • Transported children safely to school events, doctor appointments, extracurricular activities using proper car seat protocols.
  • Facilitated social development by arranging playdates and outings with peers on a regular basis.
  • Administered medications when necessary following parents'' instructions and guidelines closely monitoring any adverse reactions.
  • Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among the children under my care.
  • Assisted older children with homework assignments offering guidance and clarification when needed to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Live-Out Nanny

Saila and Vishnu Srivinsian
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • 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.
  • Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
  • Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Triton College
River Grove, IL
06-1982

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Toddler engagement techniques
  • Professionalism and discretion
  • Effective communication techniques

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CPR Infant to Adult, American Red Cross - March 2025

Timeline

Live-Out Nanny

Sunayana and Ram Ravchandran
08.2023 - 06.2024

Live out Nanny

Rishi and Nisha Mehta
08.2021 - 06.2023

Live-Out Nanny

Saila and Vishnu Srivinsian
08.2018 - 06.2021

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Triton College

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