Jessica Archer
Washington,DC
Summary
PROFESSIONAL CAREER NANNY PASSIONATE ~ CHEERFUL ~ ORGANIZED
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Justus Family
Washington, DC
03.2024 - Current
- Cared for an infant (3.5 months old at the time of hire), fostering a nurturing and safe environment.
- Prepared nutritious bottles and meals, ensuring all dietary needs were met.
- Engaged in developmentally appropriate activities to stimulate cognitive and physical growth.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the baby's toys, room, dishes, and other baby-related items, ensuring a hygienic and orderly environment.
- Provided close attention to the baby's developmental milestones, adapting care and activities accordingly.
House Manager and Private Nanny
POWELL FAMILY
Miami, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Changed diapers and picked outfits for the baby
- Scheduled play dates at playrooms and the park with other children to facilitate social learning
- Made sure to schedule events around cleaners and workmen to be available to let them in and be there for any questions they may have
- Organized schedules to best fit the needs of the family
- Ran any errands the family required
- Supported household operations by providing light cleaning such as washing dishes, sweeping, and tidying up when needed
- Ensured a safe and protected environment to grow in
- Made age-appropriate meals for the baby
- Safely drove the baby to the park, children’s museum and any age-appropriate events in the area
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities such as games, songs, and reading
- Rotated and cleaned the toys to ensure a clean and growing environment
Private Nanny
PACK FAMILY
Miami, FL
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting
- Taking children to and from school or extracurricular activities
- Ran errands to the Post Office, Dry Cleaners, and Department Stores
- Planned events and activities, including play dates and seasonal events in the area
- Providing developmentally appropriate educational games such as: teaching letters, numbers, and colors
- Teaching manners and other socially appropriate behavior
- Assist with light household tasks that include children's laundry, teaching them to make their beds, tidying up children's rooms and bathrooms, organizing and cleaning children's play area, cleaning up in the kitchen, loading, running, and emptying the dishwasher
- Curated weekly shopping list and healthy recipes for snacks and meals
- Cooked healthy meals daily
- Taking children on special outings like the zoo, playgrounds, library, play dates, museums, trampoline parks, and indoor play spaces
- Packing and unpacking for family trips
- Reason Position Ended: Schedule and needs of the family changed
Private Nanny
LEWIS FAMILY
Coral Gables, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Observed and monitored child to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods
- Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals, and performing light cleaning
- Bottle-feeding baby and changing diapers
- Bathing and supervising child during bath time
- Assisted with family travel and running errands when needed
- Created age-appropriate art crafts for baby
- Assisted with potty-training
- Loading/unloading the dishwashers and ensured a clean and healthy environment
- Took baby on outside exploration that included nature walks, trips to the library, Gymboree, and neighborhood walks
- Entertained toddler, keeping warm, happy, and clean at all times, and playing with them
- Reason Position Ended: Better career opportunity
Private Family
BLANTON FAMILY
Pensacola, FL
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Cared for an eight-year-old while family was away at work
- Administered one-on-one care and meets the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of the children
- Contributed to a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop
- Kept the children’s areas neat and tidy and does the children’s laundry
- Completed additional household tasks, such as cleaning, cooking, light housekeeping, and laundry
- Taking children to their scheduled activities and appointments, including school, various classes and play dates
- Tutored the child daily and attended museums to expand on learning
- Reason Position Ended: Permanently Relocated
Live-In Nanny
HUOT FAMILY
Pensacola, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Live-in nanny for a fifteen-month-old baby, caring for the child overnight
- Organizing and conducting age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts, and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates
- Meeting regularly with parents in discussing children's activities and development
- Modeling appropriate social behaviors and encouraging concern for others to cultivate the development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills
- Observing children's behavior for irregularities, taking temperature, transporting children to doctor, or administering medications, as directed, to maintain children's health
- Transporting children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling
- Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities, what we learned and the activities we did throughout the day
- Maintained cleanliness of the home
- Cooked meals according to baby’s strict dietary needs
- Reason Position Ended: Family Relocated
Private Nanny
DIXON FAMILY
Lynchburg, VA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided care for babies from the age of nine months old to one and half years old
- Followed the family's routine to foster stability in child’s life
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and playdates
- Created activities to do with child that included singing, playing, reading books, and lots of sensory
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child’s social and emotional growth
- Prepared meals for the family and child
- Maintained cleanliness of house; as well as running errands
- Engaged with children on an age-appropriate level
- Safely transported child to appointments when needed
- Sanitized toys regularly and organized playroom
- Balanced playtime and no screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
- Established lasting, professional connections with family and child by encouraging open communication
- Reason Position Ended: Relocated to Florida
First and Second Grade Teacher
BIBLE BAPTIST SCHOOL
Marysville, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught a classroom of seven first and second graders, each student had a specialized curriculum relative to progress
- Curriculum included spelling, math, history science and reading
- Maintained daily documentation of the student’s individual academic progress
- Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement and positive redirection
- Teach, educate, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the state of California Standards
- Established objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Formed positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
- Provided afterschool care to a classroom of kindergarten students
- Created an environment where students are excited to learn and thrive from the interactions of others and the curriculum
- Volleyball coach for the Highschool team
- Reason Position Ended: Covid-19
Private Family
BASRAI FAMILY
Yuba City, CA
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided childcare from three weeks to one and a half years old
- Provided developmental support for the baby, encouraging play which promoted mental and physical development
- Created nurturing and safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
- Dedicated time each day to teach communication skills, creating the foundation of the child's speech
- Accompanied the family on business trips and vacations in which I provided care on flights and road trips
- Sanitized and organized the family's home daily
- Bathed and dressed baby, prepared bottles for feeding, changed diapers
- Followed routines to foster stability
- Established a tummy time routine
- Reason Position Ended: Covid-19
Education
Certificate - Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age, Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development, Positive Guidance and Discipline
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY
01.2023
High School Diploma -
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST ACADEMY
La Verne, CA01.2016
Continuing Education - Early Childhood Development
Miami Dade College
Skills
- Over 5 years Professional Nanny experience
- Experience Traveling with Families
- Educational Support
- Excellent Swimmer
- Covid Vaccinated and Boosted
- First-Aid & CPR Certified
- Live-In nanny Experience
- Profound ability to work well with children, staff, and parents
- Light Housekeeping
- Meal Prep and Healthy Cooking
- Valid passport
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable vehicle and clean driving record
- Ability to create age-appropriate recreational activities
Certification
- Texas A & M University, Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age, 2023
- Texas A & M University, Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development, 2023
- Texas A & M University, Positive Guidance and Discipline, 2022-23
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Learning
- Crocheting
- Hiking
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Private Nanny
Justus Family
03.2024 - Current
House Manager and Private Nanny
POWELL FAMILY
07.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
PACK FAMILY
01.2023 - 10.2023
Private Family
BLANTON FAMILY
08.2021 - 12.2022
Live-In Nanny
HUOT FAMILY
08.2021 - 12.2021
Private Nanny
LEWIS FAMILY
01.2021 - 01.2023
Private Nanny
DIXON FAMILY
09.2020 - 06.2021
First and Second Grade Teacher
BIBLE BAPTIST SCHOOL
08.2019 - 06.2020
Private Family
BASRAI FAMILY
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Texas A & M University, Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age, 2023
- Texas A & M University, Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development, 2023
- Texas A & M University, Positive Guidance and Discipline, 2022-23
Certificate - Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age, Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development, Positive Guidance and Discipline
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST ACADEMY
Continuing Education - Early Childhood Development
Miami Dade College
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