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Dana Dial

Austin,TX

Summary

Passionate, creative, and nurturing childcare professional with an intuitive understanding of early childhood education and development. Creates a safe, fun, and abundant environment with a specific interest in the Reggio Emilia approach. Guides children's learning with a focus on being outdoors, positive reinforcement, logical consequences, children's autonomy, self discovery, and building trusting and loving relationships.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny

Katie and Stan Polinkovsky
09.2024 - Current
  • Care for two children aged 3mos. and 2yrs. old
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies
  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents

Nanny

Kay Sheils And John Kingsbury
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Weekday caretaker for two boys aged 13 mo. and 3 yrs. at start date
  • Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for to enhance their social, emotional, language, creative, fine and gross motor, and cognitive skills\
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication
  • Transported children to and from activities using family vehicle
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
  • Assisted children's swim instructor to be knowledgeable on and implement swim safety for children
  • Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Chapelwood School For Young Children
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Cared for children of ages 3 mos. to 5 years
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Collaborated with Lead teacher to promote appropriate care and education for children
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies

Nanny

Lisa Walker
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Cared for two children both 10 years old
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
  • Provided safe transportation from school to home, and different events
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores

Substitute Youth Gymnastics Coach

Rise At The Warehouse
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies for children ages 3 years to 6 years to bolster individual performance
  • Briefed safety rules and standards to students and spotters at beginning of classes
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength

Nanny

Vanessa Price
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Cared for three children ages 19 months, 4 years, and 6 years
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior

Youth Gymnastics Coach

Stars Gymnastics
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students ages 12 months to 17 years to meet personal goals and abilities
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress
  • Briefed safety rules and standards to students and spotters at beginning of classes
  • Instructed new faculty and instructors on practices and guidelines
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement

Education

High School Diploma -

Spring Woods High School
Houston, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Spanish Language Proficiency
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Positive Attitude and Energetic
  • Exploratory and Play-Based Teaching Experience
  • Flexible to Individual Students' Needs
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Creating Safe Learning Environment
  • Collaborative and Team Oriented
  • Knowledgeable of Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Early Childhood

Certification

  • CPR/AED and First Aid for Infants to Adults
  • Completed various Workshops and Courses on Early Childhood

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Baby Sign Language
Professional Working

Timeline

Nanny

Katie and Stan Polinkovsky
09.2024 - Current

Nanny

Kay Sheils And John Kingsbury
08.2022 - 07.2024

Nanny

Lisa Walker
08.2021 - 06.2022

Substitute Youth Gymnastics Coach

Rise At The Warehouse
08.2021 - 05.2022

Nanny

Vanessa Price
03.2021 - 05.2021

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Chapelwood School For Young Children
08.2018 - 05.2022

Youth Gymnastics Coach

Stars Gymnastics
05.2017 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Spring Woods High School

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