Jo Grody
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
I am an energetic young nanny with over 5 years of nannying experience and 8 years of babysitting, teaching, and childcare experience, working with children from infancy to age 15. My core values are creativity and empathy, and I enjoy designing activities that support curiosity and independence. I adapt easily to each child’s personality and needs as well as the needs of their family. My goal is to create safe, supportive environment where kids feel loved and have fun, and families feel confident and prioritized in the care their children receive.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Nanny
Individual Family
Williamsburg, BK
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Cared for baby from 10 weeks to 18 months, implementing and adapting nap, feeding, and general daily schedule to fit baby's needs
- Managed all baby related tasks, including BLW meal preparation, bottle cleaning, toy organization, etc.
- Researched and brought baby to age appropriate activities around the neighborhood, including music classes, story-times, art classes, playgroups, etc.
- Taught baby simple sign language to aid in communication and fine motor skills
- Provided school pickup, engaging/ creative activities, behavioral guidance, and as needed full-day care for elementary age sibling
Part Time Nanny
Individual Family
01.2020 - 2024
- Summer care, 3 families, children ages 2-10
- Worked daily with the same family in Los Angeles over multiple summers, providing camp pickups, meals, nap and bedtime, and engaging activities both in and out of the home
- Assisted with potty training, created sensory boxes, introduced child to libraries and museums, facilitated imaginary play, sculpted bedtime and personal care routines
- Worked overnights and sporadic weeks for other families
- Keep in close contact with all families and past nanny children, despite moving states
Babysitter
01.2016 - Current
- Childcare for 20+ families
- Provided as-needed care for children ranging from 2 months- 15 years
- Adapted to the needs of each family, providing bedtime routines, school pickups/ drop offs, tailored meals, calming techniques, discipline, etc.
Improv Teaching Assistant and Substitute
Harvard Westlake Bridge Program
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Co-developed curriculum and assisted the teaching of introductory improvisation to sixth and seventh graders, 32 meetings over four sessions
- Solo- substitute teacher in Fall 2023 of individually designed curriculum
Private Ceramics Instructor
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided private ceramic lessons to a 6 year old student
- Designed curriculum and taught first grader basics of hand-building, centering, pulling, exterior decoration, and glazing
- Met weekly at home studio.
Remote Tutor and Enrichment Class Teacher
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Planned and taught private individual enrichment classes to seven elementary age students via Zoom.
- Included art projects, art history, yoga, and logic puzzles.
- Provided homework help and tutoring.
Camp JoJo
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Created and ran small summer camp
- Planned, marketed, and ran home based summer camp for three to five elementary age children per day, two weeks total
- Focussed each day on a theme such as Under the Sea and Spies with appropriate art, cooking, games, and activities.
- Supervised daily swimming
- Provided snack and lunch
- CPR and first- aid certified
Full Time Nanny
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Williamsburg, BK
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Cared for baby from 10 weeks to 18 months, implementing and adapting nap, feeding, and general daily schedule to fit baby's needs
- Managed all baby related tasks, including BLW meal preparation, bottle cleaning, toy organization, etc.
- Researched and brought baby to age appropriate activities around the neighborhood, including music classes, story-times, art classes, playgroups, etc.
- Taught baby simple sign language to aid in communication and fine motor skills
- Provided school pickup, engaging/ creative activities, behavioral guidance, and as needed full-day care for elementary age sibling
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Minor in Women And Gender Studies
Hunter College
New York (City), NYBachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CABachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University Fullerton
Skills
- Infant care experience
- Communication with parents
- Conflict resolution
- Understanding of early childhood development
- Knowledge on age appropriate self regulating techniques
- Creativity
- Flexibility
Timeline
Full Time Nanny
Individual Family
10.2024 - 02.2026
Full Time Nanny
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10.2024 - 02.2026
Private Ceramics Instructor
06.2022 - 08.2022
Remote Tutor and Enrichment Class Teacher
03.2020 - 09.2020
Part Time Nanny
Individual Family
01.2020 - 2024
Camp JoJo
06.2019 - 07.2020
Improv Teaching Assistant and Substitute
Harvard Westlake Bridge Program
10.2017 - 01.2023
Babysitter
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Minor in Women And Gender Studies
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
California State University Fullerton