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Dawn Gagnon

Natick,MA

Summary

Responsible and mature Nanny with over 28 years of experience caring for children of all ages. Including twins & triplets. Childcare professional prepared to provide high-quality care and support. Proven history of fostering positive relationships and creating structured routines for children. Known for adaptability and teamwork, ensuring collaborative and harmonious home environment. Proficient in child safety, meal preparation, and educational activities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny

The Taylor Family
02.2024 - Current

Cared for their two toddlers; boy 1 yr old & girl 3 yrs old

  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Coordinated maintenance and repair tasks for optimal household functionality.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to secure quality services for household needs.

Nanny

The Eger Family
08.2017 - 02.2024
  • Cared for their pre-teen/teen triplets ( repeat family ) 1 boy, 2 girls
  • Developed child-friendly, nutritious menus for meals and snacks
  • Transported children to play dates, activities and special outings with utmost safety
  • Ran errands to help parents with busy schedules
  • Played with children, organizing fun age-appropriate activities
  • Encouraged children to be self-motivated and determined by demonstrating positive behaviors
  • Transported children to and from school following daily schedule
  • Helped children develop positive social abilities and life-long learning skills
  • Maintained full schedule of extra-curricular activities and entertainment for each child
  • Offered games and physical activities to help minimize screen time
  • Kept home environment neat, clean and optimal for children's development
  • Assisted children with homework, projects and test preparation
  • Consulted regularly with parents about behaviors, academics and children's needs

Nanny

Ciarlone Family
04.2015 - 04.2017
  • Cared for their twin, toddler girls
  • Prepared and served meals and snacks with balanced nutrition
  • Organized fun and educational games, read books that increased an interest in books and trips to library
  • Transported girls to/from preschool, recreational activities, and various planned outings to the zoo, playground, picnics, museums and aquarium
  • Responsible for giving baths, making school lunches, children's laundry, keeping their play area clean, and scheduling playdates as well as appointments
  • Maintained a daily log of the twins schedule and communicated daily with parents regarding children's activities, behavior and milestones
  • Light housekeeping duties: load/unload dishwasher, washed bed linens, grocery-shopping, and errands

Nanny

Eger Family
05.2010 - 03.2015
  • Cared for their newborn triplets; 2 girls, 1 boy
  • Supported children through challenging emotional and social situations with caring words and knowledgeable advice
  • Developed child-friendly, nutritious menus for meals and snacks
  • Played with children, organizing fun age-appropriate activities
  • Transported children to play dates, activities and special outings with utmost safety
  • Used arts and crafts to help young children develop motor skills
  • Maintained full schedule of extra-curricular activities and entertainment for each child
  • Read to children to encourage love of books and learning
  • Consulted regularly with parents about behaviors, academics and children's needs
  • Managed children's healthcare needs by taking each to appointments, filling prescriptions and administering medications

Nanny

Mansman Family
06.2009 - 04.2010
  • Cared for their two daughters, ages 4 & 7 yrs old
  • Prepared meals, snacks and bedtime routines
  • Administered medications per mother's request
  • Assisted with laundry; folding and putting away
  • Engaged them in arts and crafts, reading books, playing games inside and outside
  • Transported children to play dates, activities and special outings with utmost safety
  • Balanced children's schedules with regular rest, play and academic hours
  • Developed child-friendly, nutritious menus for meals and snacks
  • Assisted children with homework, projects and test preparation

Branch Manager

Postal Community Credit Union
02.2003 - 10.2007
  • Developed team members through mentorship and training to enhance skillsets.
  • Resolved customer issues with prompt solutions to maintain positive relationships.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Optimized branch inventory management practices for improved product availability and reduced stock obsolescence costs.
  • Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendation.

Nanny

Gagnon Family
12.2001 - 08.2003
  • Cared for their son, newborn/ toddler
  • Played with children, organizing fun age-appropriate activities
  • Ran errands to help parents with busy schedules
  • Transported children to play dates, activities and special outings with utmost safety
  • Balanced children's schedules with regular rest, play and academic hours
  • Communicated with parents to update on children's needs and progress
  • Consulted regularly with parents about behaviors, academics and children's needs
  • Kept home environment neat, clean and optimal for children's development
  • Offered games and physical activities to help minimize screen time
  • Developed child-friendly, nutritious menus for meals and snacks
  • Read to children to encourage love of books and learning
  • Used arts and crafts to help young children develop motor skills

Nanny

Hollingsworth Family
09.1998 - 09.2000
  • Cared for their children; boy 8 yrs & girl 11 yrs old
  • Engaged with children in care on developmentally appropriate levels
  • Transported children to play dates, activities and special outings with utmost safety
  • Ran errands to help parents with busy schedules
  • Played with children, organizing fun age-appropriate activities
  • Kept home environment neat, clean and optimal for children's development
  • Assisted children with homework, projects and test preparation
  • Read to children to encourage love of books and learning
  • Offered games and physical activities to help minimize screen time

Education

Numerous courses - Elementary Education

Worcester State College
Worcester, MA

Early Childhood Education (Daycare Teacher) certification - Early Childhood Education

Middlesex Community College
Bedford, Ma

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Meal Preparation
  • Toddler Care
  • Home Care
  • Laundry
  • Infant care
  • Teaching
  • Cooking
  • Special Needs
  • Autism Experience
  • First aid/CPR Certified
  • Schedule management
  • Activity planning
  • Appointment coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Arts and crafts
  • Potty training
  • Homework assistance
  • Valid passport
  • Certified in early childhood education
  • Excellent driving record
  • Calendar management
  • Menu planning
  • Pet care
  • Vendor relationship management

Certification

Current First Aid/CPR certified for Infants, Children & Adults, 03/23, 03/25

Authorizedtowork

US for any employer

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Nanny

The Taylor Family
02.2024 - Current

Nanny

The Eger Family
08.2017 - 02.2024

Nanny

Ciarlone Family
04.2015 - 04.2017

Nanny

Eger Family
05.2010 - 03.2015

Nanny

Mansman Family
06.2009 - 04.2010

Branch Manager

Postal Community Credit Union
02.2003 - 10.2007

Nanny

Gagnon Family
12.2001 - 08.2003

Nanny

Hollingsworth Family
09.1998 - 09.2000

Early Childhood Education (Daycare Teacher) certification - Early Childhood Education

Middlesex Community College

Numerous courses - Elementary Education

Worcester State College
Dawn Gagnon