Dominique Richards
Clackamas
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Daniel Baker and Natayla Sides
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Assistant Director
Songbird Playschool
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked with team leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- I created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with families.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
Family Nanny
Private Family Household
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate student.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Happy Valley Preschool
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Planned and prepared activities for students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01.2024
High School Diploma -
Clackamas High School
Clackamas, OR06.2020
Skills
- Relationship building
- Infant care experience
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- CPR training
- Household management
Certifications
Certifications and Training Relevant Coursework Skills and Experience
- First Aid Course
- CPR/AED Certification (Adult, Child, Infant)
- Safe Sleep for Oregon Infants
- Food Handler's Certification
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety
- Prevention is Better Than Treatment
- Inclusion in Action: Strategies for Supporting Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families
- Parenting Research and Application (HDFS 312)
- Adolescent Development (HDFS 313)
- Observation and Guidance (ECE 121)
- Introduction to Child Care and Health Safety (ECE 120)
- Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development
- Child Development: Shaping the Future
- Communication in ECE (ECE 196)
- Social Psychology (PSY 216)
- Psychology and Human Relations (PSY 101)
- Stress and Human Health (HE 242)
- Working with Children: Applied knowledge of child development theories, observation, and effective guidance strategies.
- Family Support: Understanding social-emotional development, inclusion, and strategies to collaborate with families for positive outcomes.
Timeline
Private Nanny
Daniel Baker and Natayla Sides
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Director
Songbird Playschool
01.2021 - 05.2024
Family Nanny
Private Family Household
01.2020 - 01.2021
Preschool Lead Teacher
Happy Valley Preschool
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oregon State University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Clackamas High School
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