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Grace Smith

Chicago,IL

Summary

Exceptional Nanny 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 member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Part-time Nanny

Private Household
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Transported children to and from school and activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

House Manager/Family Nanny

Private Household
05.2017 - 07.2022
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • 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.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

Youth Program Assistant

Denver Art Museum
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Created safe, fun environment for children and teens attending special programs.
  • Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for program.
  • Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experience.
  • Explained and enforced rules and regulations of School and Teacher program.

Part-time Nanny

Private Household
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Walked to pick kids up from bus stop and get them home safely.

Regular Babysitter

Private Household
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2017

Skills

  • Family Schedule Development
  • Safe Transporting
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Household Management
  • Event and Activity Planning
  • Running Errands
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Educational Support

Timeline

Part-time Nanny

Private Household
09.2022 - Current

House Manager/Family Nanny

Private Household
05.2017 - 07.2022

Youth Program Assistant

Denver Art Museum
01.2016 - 06.2016

Part-time Nanny

Private Household
08.2015 - 05.2016

Regular Babysitter

Private Household
08.2009 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

University of Colorado At Boulder

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