Dianne Thacher
Hopkinton,RI
Summary
I have seventeen years of babysitting experience, three years of full time nanny experience, and four years of temp nanny experience. In addition I spent three years working in early childhood education centers and four years working in elementary after school programs. My education includes an associates in early childhood education and course work in elementary education. On a daily basis I strive read to children, sing songs, play developmentally appropriate games and spend time in the outdoors. I would love to speak further and answer any questions you may have.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Guiterrez Family
05.2023 - Current
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play.
- Enhanced emotional well-being by providing attentive and nurturing care.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers at activities such as music and gymnastics class.
- Encouraged cognitive development by reading aloud, storytelling, and brining the child to outings such as story time.
- Cared for the child's developmental needs through bottle feeding, baby led weening, diaper changes and sleep training.
- Provided care when the child was sick and overnight when parents were traveling out of town.
Nanny
Porter Family
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Established a long term connections with the families through regular communication.
- Planed and accompanied the child on outings to meet children's physical, cognitive and social needs to places such as the library, music class and playground.
- Provided developmentally appropriate care through bottle feeding, diaper changes, and maintain a sleep schedule.
- Completed house keeping and family assistant tasks such meal prepping all of the child's food, helping the family pack the child's belongings for an upcoming move, washing the child's laundry and grocery shopping.
- Care for the child with he was very ill.
Nanny
Slagley Family
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Encouraged gross and fine motor development through activities such as bike riding and stringing beads.
- Taught the children a variety of basic sings to aid in communication.
- Provided care for twin toddlers, one of whom was non-verbal, and their preschool aged sibling by serving nutritious meals, maintaining a nap schedule and assisting in potty training.
- Engaged the children in pretend play, puzzles, art projects and read aloud to benefit cognitive development.
- Helped children navigate interpersonal conflicts by providing new words to express themselves and tools for coming to compromise.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Penn Foster College
Online 06.2023
Skills
- Knowledge of child development
- Infant and toddler care experience
- Toilet training
- Patience and understanding
- Schedule Management
- Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Nanny
Guiterrez Family
05.2023 - Current
Nanny
Slagley Family
06.2022 - 02.2023
Nanny
Porter Family
03.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Penn Foster College
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