Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Teacher
Jill Snead

Jill Snead

Mineral,VA

Summary

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
Jill Snead