Josie Lord
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Experienced and dedicated nanny committed to ensuring the well-being and development of children with diverse needs and interests. Skilled in multitasking, running errands, preparing meals, handling diaper changes, and organizing engaging activities tailored to meet parental requirements. Trusted and dependable team player, always ready to lend a helping hand to the family during challenging situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Vigo County School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Babysitter and Nanny
Families In The Community
03.2013 - 07.2024
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Academic Interventionist
Vigo County School Corporation
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
- Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Shift Leader
Tropical Smoothie Café
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Front Desk Receptionist
Ninth Inning Baseball
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6 With Mild Intervention
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute, IN12.2023
Skills
- Instructional planning
- Progress monitoring
- Early childhood development
- Routine adherence
- Excellent driving record
- Superior communication skills
Certification
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Reading Specialist
CPR/First Aid Certification
Indiana Certified K-6th Grade and Mild Intervention Teacher
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Vigo County School Corporation
08.2024 - Current
Academic Interventionist
Vigo County School Corporation
11.2023 - 05.2024
Shift Leader
Tropical Smoothie Café
12.2021 - 01.2024
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
08.2021 - 08.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Ninth Inning Baseball
07.2019 - 01.2021
Babysitter and Nanny
Families In The Community
03.2013 - 07.2024
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Reading Specialist
CPR/First Aid Certification
Indiana Certified K-6th Grade and Mild Intervention Teacher
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6 With Mild Intervention
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College