Overview
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Certification
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Jocelyn Johnson

San Antonio,TX

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outdoor Teacher

Magnolia Forest Preschool
Poulsbo, WA
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Responsibilities included supporting students in fostering constructive relationships with their peers, encouraging them to create solutions for common disagreements.
  • Maintaining clear communication with parents regarding their child's progress in outdoor education.
  • Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to address potential hazards during outdoor activities, ensuring the safety of all participants.

Live-Out Nanny

Private Hire
Silverdale, WA
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Responsibilities included preparing meals, performing light housekeeping duties, school pick up and drop off, transportation to after school activities, crafts and outdoor activities, hiking, lake days and investing time in anything the children expressed interest in.

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club
Bremerton, WA
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • responsibilities included working as a classroom aide in a middle school with grades 7-9. i assisted with students behavior and ran programs during lunch to keep youth involved and responsive. this job required frequent standing, kneeling and public speaking.

Eviction Prevention Specialist

Share Fromhold
Vancouver, WA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responsibilities included determining a client's eligibility for their behind rent and utilities to be paid. Speaking with clients, landlords, and anyone necessary to finish a case while also filling out legal documents. Attention to detail is key to completing a case. This was a temporary assignment until all clients were fulfilled.

Nanny

Private Hire
Hillsboro, OR
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Responsibilities included care for one boy aged 2 years old, providing balanced nurturing meals, upon parents' request teaching him baby sign language, bathing when necessary, putting down for naps and creating fun activities that he could also learn from as well as sensory play. We also started the process of potty training.

Teacher

Champions KinderCare
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Responsibilities included using a nationally recognized curriculum that helps with social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development—creating activities that are both enjoyable and mentally stimulating. After-school care for K-6th graders.

Live-in Nanny

Private Hire
Silverdale, WA
04.2015 - 01.2019
  • Responsibilities included taking care of children during agreed-upon work hours. These duties include feeding, bathing, changing diapers, maintaining a routine, putting your child down for naps, fun learning practices, and ensuring the well-being and health of children and/or infants.

Education

Certificate - Esthiology

Aveda Institute Portland- Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
10.2019

Diploma -

Olympic High School
Bremerton, WA
03.2016

Skills

  • Telephone and communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Fluent in American Sign Language
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Decision making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Infant safe sleep training
  • Cashier experience
  • Retail experience

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid
  • Food handlers permit
  • RRCAN
  • ICCHS
  • OELS
  • PBTT
  • SS

Cover Letter

Dear Adventure Nannies,

I am excited to apply for the childcare position with your family. With over ten years of hands-on experience caring for children ranging from newborns to teenagers, I bring a deep understanding of children’s developmental needs, a nurturing approach, and the ability to create a safe, engaging, and structured environment.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting families with infants needing gentle routines, toddlers learning independence, school-aged children balancing academics and play, and teens navigating responsibility. My experience has given me the flexibility and patience to adapt to different stages of growth, while ensuring that each child feels seen and supported.

I especially enjoy incorporating music, outdoor time, and creative crafts into my daily care routines. Whether it’s using songs to help young children learn, encouraging outdoor play for healthy movement, or sparking imagination through arts and crafts, I believe these activities enrich children’s lives while helping them grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

Beyond direct care, I am skilled in planning family activities, meal preparation, maintaining open communication with parents, planning trips, and being an extra hand wherever necessary. Families I’ve worked with often describe me as dependable, warm, and resourceful—qualities I believe are essential in providing both children and parents with peace of mind.

I would love the opportunity to bring my dedication and experience to your family and support the growth and well-being of the children in your care. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your family.

Warmly,

Jocelyn Johnson

Timeline

Outdoor Teacher

Magnolia Forest Preschool
02.2025 - 08.2025

Live-Out Nanny

Private Hire
09.2023 - 01.2025

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club
09.2022 - 06.2023

Eviction Prevention Specialist

Share Fromhold
01.2022 - 12.2022

Nanny

Private Hire
06.2020 - 01.2022

Teacher

Champions KinderCare
01.2019 - 09.2019

Live-in Nanny

Private Hire
04.2015 - 01.2019

Certificate - Esthiology

Aveda Institute Portland- Vancouver

Diploma -

Olympic High School
Jocelyn Johnson