Gianna Messina
Rye,NY
Summary
Demonstrated ability to provide attentive and nurturing care to children, ensuring their safety and well-being. Developed strong relationships with parents through effective communication regarding children's progress. Engaged children in activities that promote physical, social, and intellectual growth while managing daily logistics, including transportation to various activities. Responsibilities included meal preparation, light housekeeping related to childcare, and fostering language skills through storytelling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Private Home
Bronxville, New York
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided attentive and nurturing care to children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Managed logistics of children's daily life, including transportation to and from activities.
Live-Out Nanny
Private Home
White Plains, New York
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered personalized care by addressing individual needs and promoting emotional and physical development.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Provided attentive childcare and ensured a safe, nurturing environment.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
Learning Pod Teacher
Private Home
Purchase, New York
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught a group of 2 year old children during the pandemic when parents were uncertain about sending their children to a preschool
- Designed creative activities to support preschool children's educational growth and curiosity.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Family Babysitter
Private Home
Ray Brook, New York
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Greeted children when they returned home from school and helped them with homework assignments.
- Enforced rules set by the parents regarding television time, toys, snacks.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for the children while parents were away.
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, music, and reading stories.
- Took children out on walks or to playgrounds to encourage physical activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York05-2020
Skills
- Child development
- Transportation management
- Activity organization
- Homework assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Arts and crafts
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Private Home
08.2023 - 06.2025
Live-Out Nanny
Private Home
08.2021 - 08.2023
Learning Pod Teacher
Private Home
09.2020 - 06.2021
Family Babysitter
Private Home
09.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Manhattanville College