Christy Cerjance
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Early childhood professional with 13 years of experience in child care and nannying. Managed daily routines and learning activities for up to 20 children aged 2–5, ensuring safety and engagement. Provided in-home care for four children aged 6 months to 6 years, fostering curiosity and confidence. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, expected to graduate in Fall 2026 with teacher certification.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
The Navarro Family
Fort Mohave, AZ
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Provide attentive daily care for an infant, now a toddler, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment.
- Support developmental milestones by engaging the child in age-appropriate play, sensory activities, and early learning experiences.
- Incorporate basic sign language to support early communication skills and reduce frustration.
- Encourage curiosity, communication, and emerging social skills through play, songs, reading, and interactive activities.
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks, maintain daily routines, and attend to the child’s physical and emotional needs.
- Communicate regularly with parents to share updates and ensure consistency in routines and developmental support.
Assistant/Lead Teacher
Little Scooters
Bullhead City, AZ
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Recognized by Arizona’s Quality First program with a 5-Star educator rating for high-quality classroom practices.
- Create and execute developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans.
- Deliver creative learning and play activities for up to 20 children.
- Observe, report, and assess children’s development and behavior.
- Taught creative curriculum.
- Stepped in for lead teacher during summer months.
Nanny
The Baldwin Family
Federal Way, WA
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Taught sign language to assist child with expressing his needs.
- Planned activities that promote gross motor skills such as dancing, jumping, and throwing.
- Encouraged fine motor skills by preparing crayon, chalk, and paint activities.
- Made learning fun by using music as a way to improve verbal and memorization skills.
Nanny
The Severns Family
Federal Way, WA
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Provide childcare to three children ranging in age 6 months to 6 years.
- Ensured the personal needs of children are met on a daily basis.
- Encourage self-help skills such as cleaning up, eating, brushing teeth, and putting on shoes.
Associate Teacher
Cascade Christian School
Puyallup, WA
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Assist lead teacher in organizing Christian-based lessons.
- Facilitate circle time activities.
- Assist with art, music, and games.
- Work with children individually and in small groups to support and enhance learning activities.
- Create and maintain a neat, organized, safe, and nurturing learning environment that supports positive child development.
- Collaborate professionally with other teachers and staff to promote appropriate care and education for each child.
Associate Teacher
Kids Klub Child Development Center
Rosemead, CA
12.2011 - 09.2016
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Updated the classroom bulletin boards with children's artwork.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in ensuring the physical, social, cognitive, and educational excellence of children.
- Provided support to the Lead Teacher in planning lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development.
- Observed each child to assess skills, interests, and needs and used this information to facilitate individual learning and growth.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2026
Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Effective communication
- Creative teaching methods
- Classroom management
- Parent collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Teacher
Additional Information - References
- Kajsia Geiger, (760) 995-5631
- Rusti Kilgore, (928) 444-6562
- Tracy Stewart, (928) 577-1178
Timeline
Nanny
The Navarro Family
11.2023 - 11.2025
Assistant/Lead Teacher
Little Scooters
05.2022 - 09.2023
Nanny
The Baldwin Family
07.2021 - 01.2022
Nanny
The Severns Family
07.2017 - 07.2019
Associate Teacher
Cascade Christian School
03.2017 - 08.2017
Associate Teacher
Kids Klub Child Development Center
12.2011 - 09.2016
Bachelors Degree - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Child Development
East Los Angeles College