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Erica Knight

Chicago,IL

Summary

Exceptional Nanny/House Manger with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive members of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demand.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny/Household Manager

Household Staffing
2022.01 - Current

Boy Age 6, Girl Age 3, 4months

  • Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
  • Maintained positive living environment
  • Preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
  • Scheduled appointments for medical, dental and self-care needs.
  • Managed financial operations for household.
  • Coordinated meals for all family members with focus on catering to dietary restrictions.
  • Performed cleaning and organization duties as needed.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.

Personal Assistant/Nanny

Household Staffing
2011.01 - 2020.12

Girls Age 6,7

  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Moved chairs, desks and beds around rooms to clean behind and underneath furniture.
  • Daily housekeeping.
  • Grocery shopping, Meal Prep.
  • Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
  • Provided employee with transportation when needed.
  • Ran daily errands.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Managed household staff while parents were away.

Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
2006.08 - 2010.06

Third Grade Teacher

  • Developed lesson plans catered to diverse learning styles, increasing student engagement 25%
  • Conducted individual and small group instruction for students, resulting in a 30% in ELA skills
  • Maintained a well-organized and resourceful learning environment
  • Led IEP meeting and parent teacher conferences
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school project

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology Teacher Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2006

High School Diploma -

Kenwood Academy
Chicago , IL
1999

Skills

  • Activities scheduling
  • Quality service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Expense coordination
  • Health and wellness experience
  • Nutrition management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Dedicated and careful—high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Pet care and maintenance
  • First Aid and CPR Certified with the American Heart
    Association
  • Housekeeping
  • Errands
  • Executive presentations
  • Employee hiring and retention
  • Meeting planning
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Travel Administration
  • Administrative support
  • Advanced MS Office Suite
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Discretion

Timeline

Nanny/Household Manager

Household Staffing
2022.01 - Current

Personal Assistant/Nanny

Household Staffing
2011.01 - 2020.12

Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
2006.08 - 2010.06

Associate of Arts - Psychology Teacher Education

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

High School Diploma -

Kenwood Academy
Erica Knight