Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Dora E Romero

Elementary Teacher and Professional Nanny
Chicago,Illinois
Dora E Romero

Summary

Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 3 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Eager teacher always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Cicero IL, District 99 Of Education

Elementary School Teacher
08.2000 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents

Emma Smith
Chicago, IL

Family Nanny
03.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

-preparing bottles for babies and care for feeding equipment
-changing diapers for babies
-bathing babies
-supervising baths for older children
-dressing children appropriate to the child's activities
-planning meals and snacks for the children
-cleaning and washing up after children's meals
-scheduling and coordinating children's activities
-transporting children to school and other activities
-undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children
-undertaking appropriate educational activities with the children
-undertaking appropriate outdoor activities with the children
-planning and supervising rest, bed and nap times
r-eading to and with the children
-helping with homework
r-einforcing appropriate discipline for the children
-implementing daily routines
-doing light housework
-running errands

Mrs Samantha Wirack
Chicago, IL

After School/ Summer nanny
02.2014 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs

Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Bachelor of Arts from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
08.2011

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Reading Speciaist & English as a second language

Skills

  • Nurturing Environment
  • Professional Babysitter
  • Behavioral Corrections
  • School tutoring support
  • Special Education experience ( Dyslexia, Autism and Attention Deficit

Affiliations

American Federation of teacher's (AFT)

Certification

  • Elementary teacher, NIU - 2005
  • Reading Specialist MA NIU-2011

Additional Information

Since I am a mother of 2 and a grandma of 5; I have a vast experience working with kids of all ages for around 35 years. This experience goes from babysitting babies and toddlers caring for their needs to supporting educational, behavioral, emotional, and physical development guaranteeing a safe and comfortable environment for growth of kids from any age.

Timeline

Family Nanny

Emma Smith
03.2021 - 04.2023

After School/ Summer nanny

Mrs Samantha Wirack
02.2014 - 08.2021

Elementary School Teacher

Cicero IL, District 99 Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2023

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Dora E RomeroElementary Teacher and Professional Nanny