Jessica D'Ascanio
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proactive Nanny/House Manager with extensive experience in fostering intellectual and emotional development through reading, storytelling, and educational activities. Skilled in early childhood education, as well as maintaining a clean, organized home environment. Strong communicator adept at collaborating with parents and ensuring children's safety and well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny/House Manager
The Henrich Family
05.2018 - Current
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
Nanny/House Manager
The Shumaker Family
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Planned special events such as parties or family gatherings with attention to detail and organization.
Nanny/Family Assistant
The Holden Family
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Assisted with daily household tasks for a smoother family routine, including meal preparation and laundry duties.
- Maintained family privacy and security by handling sensitive information discreetly and respecting confidentiality boundaries.
- Supported busy parents with personal errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-ups, or appointment scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILSkills
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Adolescent and teen care experience
- Schedule Management
- Valid passport
- Early Childhood Education
- Excellent driving record
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Certification
Has completed the Newborn Care Specialist Training through Multiple Blessings NCS
Timeline
Nanny/House Manager
The Henrich Family
05.2018 - Current
Nanny/House Manager
The Shumaker Family
06.2014 - 04.2018
Nanny/Family Assistant
The Holden Family
08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Has completed the Newborn Care Specialist Training through Multiple Blessings NCS
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