Jennifer Garcon
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Eager sitter/nanny always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
The White Family
09.2018 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
- Developed bilingual abilities in french through immersive conversation and activities.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and sports.
Family Nanny
The Maldonado
10.2006 - 07.2018
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
Education
No Degree - Education
Southern Connecticut State University
2015
Skills
- Assignment and Project Coordination
- Teaching Empathy
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cooking Methods
- Maintain Safety
- Regulating Schedules
- Activity Planning
- Self-Confidence Development
- Excellent Nonverbal Communication Skills
- Newborn Care
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Praise and Encouragement
- Educational Games
- Behavior Redirection
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Family Nanny
The White Family
09.2018 - Current
Family Nanny
The Maldonado
10.2006 - 07.2018
No Degree - Education
Southern Connecticut State University
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