Faith Spencer
Nanny
Midlothian ,VA
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Nanny with extensive experience in child development and early childhood education, as demonstrated at A Child’s Place and through roles with families. Proven track record in creating nurturing environments and fostering strong relationships with both children and parents. Holds certifications in First Aid and as a Doula, showcasing a blend of practical skills and empathetic caregiving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny/ Household Manger
Joel Clark/Tara Gray
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Children were newborn straight out the hospital,5,8,10
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- 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.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Infant Nanny
Nanny Share
08.2022 - 12.2023
- 3 girls ages were 2 months when I started the twins were premature twins.
- Provided a nurturing environment for infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Maintained detailed records of the infant''s daily activities, milestones, and health-related information for parental review.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
- Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Developed strong bonds with infants by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
- Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
- Assisted with potty training when appropriate by following established routines set forth by parents or other caregivers within the household setting.
- Supported physical development through regular gross motor play sessions that included tummy time activities designed specifically for infants.
- Collaborated closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and alignment of parenting philosophies, resulting in a more consistent experience for the infant.
- Participated in family meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns or issues related to childcare responsibilities collaboratively with parents.
- Facilitated social and emotional growth by establishing a warm, secure attachment with each infant in the nanny''s care.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Served as a reliable resource for parents regarding infant care practices, offering guidance on topics such as feeding schedules or developmental milestones.
Family Nanny
Monica
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Drove to children to and from school
- Became a teacher during Covid lockdown
- Went on fun outings
Lead Teacher
A Child’s Place
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Education
Lloyd C. Bird High School
Chesterfield, VASkills
- Patience and understanding
- Friendly
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Valid Driver's License
- First Aid Certified
- Early Childhood Education Certification
- Bls certification (expiration August 2025)
- Doula/ postpartum certified
Certification
- CPR and first aid certification
- BLS certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Early childhood education certification
Timeline
Nanny/ Household Manger
Joel Clark/Tara Gray
03.2024 - 06.2024
Infant Nanny
Nanny Share
08.2022 - 12.2023
Family Nanny
Monica
02.2019 - 08.2022
Lead Teacher
A Child’s Place
08.2018 - 02.2020
Lloyd C. Bird High School