Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 5 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
The Pruitt Family
02.2020 - Current
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition, preparing nutritious meals and snacks daily.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
Ensured a safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.
Taught children everyday skills and language.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Supported children''s emotional growth by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
Implemented stress-reducing techniques during transitions or new situations, ensuring adaptability in changing environments.
Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities.
Established bedtime routines that fostered restful sleep patterns, promoting overall health and wellness for growing children.
Actively participated in family events and gatherings, seamlessly integrating into the family dynamic while providing additional support when needed.
Continuously expanded knowledge of child development through professional resources and training, ensuring the implementation of best practices in daily care.
Encouraged physical activity through outdoor play sessions or participation in organized sports teams.
Boosted language acquisition skills through interactive storytelling and reading sessions.
Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, promoting socialization opportunities outside of the home setting.
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Cared for two children while parents travel for weeks, weekends and overnights.
Professional Nanny
The Snyder Family
04.2009 - 12.2020
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to well-organized living space for entire family.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition, preparing nutritious meals and snacks daily.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trust building.
Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children's daily lives, fostering sense of security and predictability.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining comforting presence during recovery periods.
Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
Ensured safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.
Taught children everyday skills and language.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Supported children''s emotional growth by providing nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
Implemented stress-reducing techniques during transitions or new situations, ensuring adaptability in changing environments.
Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities.
Established bedtime routines that fostered restful sleep patterns, promoting overall health and wellness for growing children.
Actively participated in family events and gatherings, seamlessly integrating into family dynamic while providing additional support when needed.
Continuously expanded knowledge of child development through professional resources and training, ensuring implementation of best practices in daily care.
Encouraged physical activity through outdoor play sessions or participation in organized sports teams.
Boosted language acquisition skills through interactive storytelling and reading sessions.
Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, promoting socialization opportunities outside of home setting.
Assisted with homework completion, offering guidance and support as needed to enhance academic success.
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
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.
Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Regularly traveled with children to help with school trips, activities and childcare and various sporting events,
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Stayed overnights, weeks and weekends when parents were away.
Lead Teacher
Open Arms Christian Preschool
08.2018 - 05.2020
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
Supported language development in young learners through consistent exposure to rich vocabulary in context-specific situations.
Cultivated a love for reading among students by incorporating age-appropriate literature into the curriculum.
Organized successful parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and set goals for future growth.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student performance by sharing expertise on early childhood education methodologies.
Championed a positive classroom culture by celebrating student achievements and fostering mutual respect among peers.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, translating new knowledge into practical classroom applications.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
Promoted early literacy skills by integrating phonics-based activities into daily routines.
Built strong connections with local community resources, organizing field trips related to thematic units of study.
Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to the unique interests of three-year-olds, promoting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
Maximized instructional time by effectively managing transitions between activities throughout the day.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Assisted and supervised 13 children through entire school day.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in Bible and Christian learning daily.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies And Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2023
Certificate - Child Development
J. Sergeant Reynolds
Richmond, VA
05.2008
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School
Mineral, VA
06.1988
Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Child development expertise
Newborn Care Proficiency
Positive Discipline Methods
Early Childhood Education
Behavior management techniques
Safe Transportation Practices
Nutrition and meal planning
Child Development
Early Childhood Development
Excellent driving record
Valid Driver's License
Educational Support
Dependable and Responsible
Critical Thinking
Parent Interaction
Medication Administration
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Educational Activities
Household Management Abilities
Accomplishments
Volunteer Director of Cheerleaders
Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of youth cheerleaders and 4 separate squads.
Achieved 9 weeks of games and practices through effectively helping with parents, children and staff..
Volunteer Church Preschool Teacher
Planned preschool bible lessons for 1-15 three and four year old children every Sunday
Set up and implement lessons
Care for and play with children
Timeline
Professional Nanny
The Pruitt Family
02.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
Open Arms Christian Preschool
08.2018 - 05.2020
Professional Nanny
The Snyder Family
04.2009 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies And Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Certificate - Child Development
J. Sergeant Reynolds
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School
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