Claire Stein
Odessa,FL
Summary
Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
Prairie Village, KS
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for children.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
Private Nanny
Self Employed
Leawood, KS
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Kiddi Kollege
Overland Park, KS
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Enhanced learning environment by creating and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group play, interactive games, and role-playing activities.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Supported students'' emotional growth by fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Improved communication between parents and staff by providing regular updates on student progress and upcoming events.
- Increased student engagement during storytime by using animated voices, gestures, and props to bring stories to life.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and other essential documentation as required by state regulations or center policies consistently.
Special Needs Caregiver
Helpers Inc.
Overland Park, KS
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Improved communication skills of special needs students by incorporating visual aids, gestures, and assistive technology.
- Enhanced social skills development for students through group activities and peer interaction exercises.
- Provided compassionate care and support, fostering a nurturing environment conducive to personal growth and learning.
- Assisted students in achieving self-sufficiency through targeted life skills training and daily routine guidance.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, goals, and interventions for ongoing evaluation and adjustment of IEPs.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as therapists, counselors, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each student''s needs.
- Increased student engagement with personalized learning materials adapted to individual abilities and interests.
- Facilitated successful transitions between school settings by collaborating closely with receiving staff members.
- Conducted thorough assessments of student strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and potential triggers in order to inform intervention strategies effectively.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring environments closely for potential hazards or challenges related to individual conditions or limitations.
- Advocated passionately for special needs students'' rights and inclusion in the larger school community.
- Empowered students to express themselves creatively through art, music, and other forms of self-expression within a supportive environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on student performance, fostering continuous improvement and setting achievable goals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
- Kept complete and accurate records, documenting care and patient progress.
- Prepared meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition and hydration.
- Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
No Degree - Education
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSHigh School Diploma -
Blue Valley High School
Stilwell, KS05.2019
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Activities Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Early Childhood Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Transportation safety
- Household Management
- Sleep training knowledge
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Child Safety
- Time Management
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
Certification
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
Daycare Curriculum Certificate
Timeline
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
09.2022 - 05.2024
Private Nanny
Self Employed
08.2021 - 07.2022
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Kiddi Kollege
04.2020 - 08.2021
Special Needs Caregiver
Helpers Inc.
01.2018 - 07.2020
No Degree - Education
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Blue Valley High School