Elizabeth Finn
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in household management and child development. Skilled in maintaining clean, efficient, and well-organized environments that promote both functional living spaces and personal well-being. Proven ability to manage all aspects of household upkeep, including cleaning, laundry, and organizing, while ensuring a safe, comfortable, and inviting atmosphere. Experienced in developing and implementing structured routines, handling multiple tasks with precision, and creating systems that enhance overall household functionality. A strong communicator with exceptional empathy who thrives at building positive relationships and effectively supports the needs of children and families. Adept at problem-solving and adapting to evolving needs, ensuring both a tidy home and a supportive, nurturing environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconomowoc School District
09.2024 - Current
- Provided One-on-One Support to Tailor Learning Environments: Worked closely with individual students to create a personalized learning experience that catered to their unique needs and learning styles. Adapted instructional strategies to ensure students received the support they needed to thrive academically and emotionally, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with Learning Strategists to Meet Student Needs: Partnered with learning strategists to assess and address both educational and emotional needs of students. Worked together to implement tailored interventions, ensuring a holistic approach to student development that supported academic success and emotional well-being.
- Developed Strong Relationships Within the School Community: Built collaborative relationships with staff, teachers, and administrators to foster a supportive, inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their abilities. Worked to ensure each student's needs were understood and addressed, promoting an atmosphere of empathy, respect, and equal opportunity for learning.
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District of Menomonee Falls
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Developed Strong Relationships with Students : Built meaningful, trust-based relationships with students to better understand their unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Adapted teaching methods to meet each student's individual needs, fostering an environment that encouraged growth and academic achievement. Focused on personalized learning to help students reach their highest potential in a supportive and engaging way.
- Fostered a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment: Created a nurturing, inclusive, and secure atmosphere where students felt comfortable and confident in expressing themselves. Encouraged open communication, respect, and positive reinforcement, ensuring each student felt valued and ready to actively engage in their learning experience.
- Assisted with Daily Toileting and Hygiene Skills: Provided consistent support and guidance in the development of daily toileting skills, promoting independence and personal hygiene. Fostered a positive, patient approach to help students feel confident and capable in managing their hygiene routines.
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employed
09.2011 - 01.2021
- Efficiently managed daily household operations: Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining both work and play areas. Coordinated and supervised activities for children, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. Prioritized the organization of play areas to foster creativity and learning, while maintaining cleanliness. Balanced time management to complete various tasks, ensuring a functional, organized, and child-friendly space for all household members.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities to support children's developmental milestones: Focusing on cognitive, motor, and social skills. Created engaging, interactive experiences that fostered creativity, critical thinking, and emotional growth. Tailored activities to each child's individual needs, ensuring they were challenged yet supported in their learning journey, and tracked progress to ensure developmental goals were being met effectively.
- Maintained regular and open communication with parents: Providing daily updates on children's behaviors, progress, and development. Documented key observations and milestones, sharing insights on emotional, social, and academic growth. Collaborated with parents to address any concerns, offer guidance, and ensure consistency between home and learning environments. Fostered a positive and supportive relationship with parents, promoting a team-oriented approach to the children's well-being and growth.
Nanny/Family Manager
O'Quinn Family
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed Children's Laundry: Oversaw all aspects of laundry management, including washing, folding, sorting, and organizing clothing, towels, and bedding to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and readiness for use. Demonstrated attention to detail and care in maintaining children's clothing in optimal condition.
- Performed Household Upkeep: Executed routine household cleaning and maintenance tasks, including vacuuming, dishwashing, surface sanitization, and general tidying, to ensure a clean and functional living space. Managed time effectively to balance cleaning duties with other responsibilities.
- Managed Household Supplies and Errands: Efficiently ran errands and coordinated the procurement of household essentials, ensuring that necessary supplies were always stocked and the home operated smoothly and without disruption.
- Prepared Nutritious Meals and Snacks: Planned and prepared balanced meals and snacks for children, adhering to dietary guidelines and specific nutritional requirements. Ensured meals were both enjoyable and healthy, fostering positive eating habits and contributing to overall well-being.
- Developed Strong Communication with Parents: Fostered open, transparent, and regular communication with parents to provide detailed updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements. Actively listened to parental concerns and ensured their expectations were met, building trust and a collaborative relationship.
- Supported Children in Play, Meals, Hygiene, and Socialization: Provided hands-on support during play activities, meals, snacks, and hygiene routines, ensuring a positive and engaging experience. Encouraged healthy habits, social interaction, and skill development, promoting overall well-being.
- Enhanced Emotional Well-being: Played a key role in fostering children's emotional health by offering nurturing, attentive care and building strong, trusting relationships. Provided comfort, encouragement, and positive reinforcement, creating a supportive and caring environment.
- Built Lasting, Professional Relationships: Established long-term, professional connections with both the children and their family by promoting open communication, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring a positive, collaborative experience. Delivered encouragement and recognition of achievements to strengthen bonds.
- Managed Children's Schedules Effectively: Managed and adhered to structured schedules, ensuring the timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines. Balanced the needs of the children to ensure their day was productive, engaging, and aligned with family goals.
- Transported Children to Appointments and Activities: Provided safe and reliable transportation for children to and from school, medical appointments, and extracurricular activities. Ensured punctuality and comfort during travel, allowing children to stay engaged in their routines.
- Taught Basic Life Skills and Hygiene: Educated children on important life skills such as personal hygiene, manners, and responsibility. Incorporated fun and interactive learning methods to instill lifelong habits that promoted independence and respect for themselves and others.
- Maintained Play and Learning Areas: Organized and maintained safe, clean, and developmentally stimulating play and learning environments. Ensured age-appropriate materials were readily available and that spaces were conducive to both independent and guided activities that promoted children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
WCTC
Pewaukee06-2003
Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail in managing tasks, ensuring accuracy and high-quality outcomes in all responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, enabling clear, effective interactions with students, parents, and team members
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Strong Communication
- Strong ability to understand and respond to the emotional needs of others, fostering trust, positive relationships, and a supportive environment
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and outside the box to find innovative solutions to challenges and improve processes
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
Creative Problem Solving
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconomowoc School District
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District of Menomonee Falls
01.2021 - 09.2024
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employed
09.2011 - 01.2021
Nanny/Family Manager
O'Quinn Family
01.2009 - 08.2011
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
WCTC
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