Caring and consistent Nanny with over a decade of experience in private childcare. Seeking a long term placement with a family invested in creating secure attachments, encouraging each child's individual passions and development, and embracing open communication with parents as a child rearing team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Gardener Of Bath/ Henry’s Creamery
2010.09 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations
Established long standing relationships with customers giving one on one support to individuals, building our small business's reputation for incredible customer service
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends
Organized a calender with many seasonal demands
Maintained e-commerce site TrollbeadsAkron.com operations, created a well loved blog and cultivated online customer relationships
Planned and executed large art festivals on business grounds to support other small business owners and artisans
Nanny
Drs. Sara And Ian Gradisar
2011.08 - 2017.04
Established deep and lasting connection with both children and parents
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling, fostering a life long love of reading in both children
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills through various developmental stages
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands
Maintained a calendar of activities and encouraged age appropriate time management skills for children
Encouraged age appropriate household chores with each child, empowering them to feel invested in clean up and meal preparations
Built positive and nurturing environments to support the children's social and emotional growth
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
Planned and executed gourmet meals for family, encouraging children to participate in planning, shopping and preparing meals, baked goodies and healthy snacks
Nanny Share Nanny
Jade And Andy Mountain
2008.06 - 2009.09
Established lasting connections with family
Engaged baby with age-appropriate play
Monitored and managed eating, sleeping, hygiene needs and schedules
Organized and cleaned home
Supported a no screen policy for baby's cognitive development
Nanny
Rhonda Montera Barnhisel
2006.07 - 2008.05
Assisted family in maintaining a schedule with appointments, medical needs, sleep, and feedings.
Engaged twins as individuals through various milestones from infant to toddler.
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional growth.
Established lasting connections with family
Collaborated with parents on a strict screen time policy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Denver
Denver, CO
Skills
Efficient Time Manager
Creative Problem Solver
Meal Planning and Preparation
Patient and Compassionate
Safe Driver with Clean Driving Record
Experience in all child related housekeeping tasks
Travel Savvy
Great with Animals
Interests
Life long learner with special interests in international cuisine and childhood development
Dedicated Reader and annual financial contributor to Akron Public Library
Deeply Invested in Local Culture with Membership to Cleveland Museum of Art and Season Ticket Holder at Playhouse Square