HEATHER JONES
Summary
Inventive and perceptive Nanny with over 11 years of background and affinity for working with children and pets. Thrives in fast-paced, constantly evolving environments. Enthusiastic professional with extensive experience working with children of all ages.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Kent Ikeda, Josie Ikeda
Oregon City, Oregon
07.2021 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily activities and routines, ensuring children's safety and engagement in a busy household.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals tailored to children's dietary needs, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Organized educational and recreational activities, fostering children's learning and development through hands-on experiences.
Private Nanny
Ashley and Aaron Wigod
Portland, OR
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Cared for three (3) children, ages 3, 6, and 7.
- Guided care and home schooling for two families, supporting 1st graders and preschooler's learning during the pandemic.
- Organized and sourced school supplies for classroom, including decorating, to create fun, nurturing setting and meet learning needs.
- Researched and taught educational, art, math writing, and science activities to fill gaps in on-line school curriculum.
- Assisted with school assignments and zoom meetings.
- Promoted preschool exploration with building blocks, letters, numbers, art and a variety of other hands-on activities.
- Planned outdoor activities, field trips to zoo and gardens, and hikes.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules.
- Guided children towards positive communication and good habits.
Private Nanny
Lacy and Cory Price
Gresham, OR
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Cared for four (4) children, ages 2, 5, 7, and 8.
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and emotional development.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys for tidy home when parents arrive.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects to promote academic success.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Established lasting professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
Private Nanny
Tracy and Rich Giboney
Portland, OR
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Cared for children, ages 4 months, 2, and 5.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Established lasting professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as dusting, mopping, laundry, to keep household efficient and neat.
Teacher Assistant / Infants
La Petite Academy
Sherwood, OR
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham, ORSkills
- Activity planning
- Educational support
- Housekeeping
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Meal planning and preparation
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Parent communication
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Organized
- Dependable
- Toilet training
Timeline
Private Nanny
Kent Ikeda, Josie Ikeda
07.2021 - 09.2025
Private Nanny
Ashley and Aaron Wigod
09.2020 - 07.2021
Private Nanny
Lacy and Cory Price
09.2018 - 09.2020
Private Nanny
Tracy and Rich Giboney
06.2014 - 08.2018
Teacher Assistant / Infants
La Petite Academy
02.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Sam Barlow High School