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Deborah Easton

Deborah Easton

Stamford,CT

Summary

Professional childcare provider with solid background in nurturing and developing children through creative and educational activities. Strong track record in supporting family needs, ensuring safety, and fostering positive behavior. Effective in collaborating with parents and adapting to dynamic situations, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care. Skilled in meal preparation, homework assistance, and maintaining clean, organized environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nanny

Private Family
07.2024 - Current

3 month old girl when I started/16 months now.

  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • 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.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.

Nanny

Private Family, Stamford CT
01.2023 - 08.2023

13 months boy when started/19 months when I left.


  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • 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.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

Nanny

Private Family, Darien CT
05.2018 - 08.2022

16-month-old girl and 5-year-old girl when I started/5 years old and 10 years old when I left.

  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.

Nanny

Private Family, Westport CT
11.2015 - 09.2017

3-month-old girl and 3-year-old boy when I started/23 months and 4 ½ when I left.


  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • 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.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Nanny

Private Family, Larchmont NY
04.2014 - 10.2015

4-month-old boy/4-year-old boy when I started/22 months and 5 years when I left.

  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • 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.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.

Nanny

Private Family, Darien CT
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • 11-year-old boy/girl twins when I started/13 years old when I left.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Nanny

Private Family, Darien CT
06.2003 - 04.2012
  • 3-month-old boy when I started/6 and 8 ½ year old boys when I left.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Nanny

Private Family, Westport CT
05.2000 - 05.2003
  • 4-month-old boy when I started/3 years old when I left.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

Nanny

Private Family, West Windsor NJ
05.1997 - 05.2000
  • 6 month and 3-year-old girl when I started / 3 girls 1 ½, 3, and 5 years old when I left.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Minnesota State University
Moorhead, MN

Associate in Applied Science - Child Care and Development

University of Minnesota, Crookston
Crookston, MN

No Degree - Various Classes

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
01-2025

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Toddler care experience
  • Active listener
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Meal preparation
  • Early childhood development
  • Light housekeeping
  • Creative play
  • Potty training
  • Early childhood education
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Grocery shopping
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Valid passport
  • Dependable
  • Toileting and feeding
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Problem-solving
  • Creative thinking
  • Teaching empathy
  • Behavior modeling
  • Friendly

Certification

  • Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers, American Red Cross - 02/12/2022
  • Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED-American Red Cross-02/12/2022

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Music
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Walking
  • Knitting
  • Reading

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Able to work legally in the US
  • 21 years of age or older
  • COVID Vaccinated
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Confident swimmer
  • Checkable nanny references
  • No allergies to dogs or cats

Timeline

Nanny

Private Family
07.2024 - Current

Nanny

Private Family, Stamford CT
01.2023 - 08.2023

Nanny

Private Family, Darien CT
05.2018 - 08.2022

Nanny

Private Family, Westport CT
11.2015 - 09.2017

Nanny

Private Family, Larchmont NY
04.2014 - 10.2015

Nanny

Private Family, Darien CT
05.2012 - 10.2013

Nanny

Private Family, Darien CT
06.2003 - 04.2012

Nanny

Private Family, Westport CT
05.2000 - 05.2003

Nanny

Private Family, West Windsor NJ
05.1997 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Minnesota State University

Associate in Applied Science - Child Care and Development

University of Minnesota, Crookston

No Degree - Various Classes

Norwalk Community College