Colleen Cummins
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with a proven track record of fostering positive relationships with children and families, as demonstrated during my tenure with Jessica Veracini. Expert in educational activities planning and demonstrating patience and empathy, I excel in creating nurturing environments and promoting developmental milestones. Renowned for reliability and a strong work ethic, I come highly recommended among clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Heather Garza
08.2022 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
Private Nanny
Jessica Veracini
11.2021 - Current
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- 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.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Ranch High School
Richmond, TX06.2020
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Child Supervision
- Maintaining safe environment
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Meal and snack times
- Housekeeping
- Activity Planning
- School-age children experience
- Routine management
- Playing puzzles and games
- Reading and Storytelling
- Creative play ideas
- Licensed driver
- Upholding discipline rules
- Infant care experience
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Park supervision
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Monitoring screen time
- Educational Activities Planning
- Child Development Understanding
- Potty Training Assistance
- Administering medicines
- Transportation Arrangements
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Responsible driver
- Special needs experience
- Follows directions
- Age-appropriate routines
- Exercise and outdoor activities
- Calm Demeanor
Timeline
Babysitter
Heather Garza
08.2022 - Current
Private Nanny
Jessica Veracini
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
George Ranch High School
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