Christina LaChance
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Kind and nurturing childcare expert with years of experience as a Full-Time Nanny and Daycare Teacher, adept in educational support and emotional awareness. Excelled in creating stimulating environments, fostering emotional growth, and supporting family needs. Skilled in communication and activity planning, consistently praised for patience and creativity. Trusted by parents to provide the positive development of their children in a safe and secure environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Nanny
The Maddux Family
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Established lasting, professional connections with family and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Daycare Teacher
Calvary Community Church
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Family Babysitter
The ' Insert ' Family
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- 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.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Education
Aesthetics Program - Master Aesthetician
Marinello School of Beauty
Simi Valley, CA2014
Associates Degree - General Studies
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA2012
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
Westlake Village, CA2010
Skills
- Patience
- Communication and decision making
- Compassion
- Child Supervision
- Educational Support
- Emotional awareness of infant/child feelings and needs
- Lively and Creative
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Family Support
- Cleaning and sanitation
Timeline
Full-Time Nanny
The Maddux Family
01.2013 - 12.2014
Daycare Teacher
Calvary Community Church
11.2011 - 12.2014
Family Babysitter
The ' Insert ' Family
01.2002 - 12.2014
Aesthetics Program - Master Aesthetician
Marinello School of Beauty
Associates Degree - General Studies
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Westlake High School
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