Summary
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Work History
Education
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Esther Armah

Seattle

Summary

Experienced Nanny fluent in English with over 6 years of experience providing a nurturing, child-centered philosophy focused on respectful caregiving and developmentally appropriate practices. Dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive, and comfortable working in homes with pets. Seeking a long-term position with a family valuing a collaborative approach to childcare.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Northshore School District
Bothell
10.2024 - Current
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and any issues that may arise 95% of the time.
  • Provided care for students by assisting with changing diapers.
  • Implemented age-appropriate activities according to children's milestones, and maintained a safe environment.
  • Increased independence among students when completing assignments or activities independently allows children to work by themselves by 50%.
  • I attended professional development workshops related to working with children, which decreased children's disruptive behavior by 50%.

Nanny

Logan Family
Fife
11.2011 - 08.2019
  • Provided comprehensive care for two infants: a newborn baby girl in 2011, and a newborn baby boy in 2013. Cared for both infants simultaneously: a newborn and an 18-month-old.
  • Managed daily routines, including feeding, naps, and age-appropriate activities.
  • Implemented developmentally appropriate activities to promote growth, and engaged children in stimulating play, such as helping a 3-month-old with tummy time. Helped a 5-month-old with rolling over and sitting support. Maintained a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, helped Mom with meal prep, and decreased the infant's disruptive behavior by 25% through behavior management techniques.
  • Increased by children's ability to read independently by 30%.
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding. Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development and developed tips to help infants with feeding.

Education

Health Unit Coordinator -

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
07-2014

Skills

  • Child development
  • Behavior management
  • Activity planning
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability: able to adjust to changing needs
  • Organization and time management: capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently
  • Comfortable with pets, and experienced working in homes with dogs

Certification

  • Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certification
  • STARS certificate
  • Parapro test 466/480 Reading, Writing, and Math

References

  • References available upon request.

Custom

  • Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record with a safe and reliable vehicle.
  • Current with all required immunizations, including Covid + booster, Tdap, and annual Influenza.

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Northshore School District
10.2024 - Current

Nanny

Logan Family
11.2011 - 08.2019

Health Unit Coordinator -

Clover Park Technical College