Karen Atwood
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Kind-hearted and devoted nanny with 30 years of experience caring for children from infancy through adolescence in a variety of family settings, including live-in and live-out roles. My goal is to provide a safe, nurturing space where children develop through personalized activities. I take a holistic approach to milestones and encourage growing independence. My work comes from the heart, always motivated by the long-term well-being of each child. I enjoy continually learning and growing professionally to provide the best care possible. Families trust me for my reliability, patience, and dedication.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
NANNY
Private Family
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided attentive, developmentally appropriate care for a child from 16 months to 3 years of age in a nurturing, safe home environment.
- Supported key developmental milestones including early speech (ESL, sign language), motor skills, and potty training.
- Planned and led daily age-appropriate educational and sensory activities to encourage cognitive and emotional growth. Communicated regularly with parents regarding daily updates, developmental progress, and any concerns.
- Maintained consistent routines around sleep, meals, and play, fostering a secure and stable environment.
- Ensured a clean and organized play and living space, with strong attention to child safety and hygiene.
LIVE-IN NANNY
Boeckman
02.2010 - 07.2023
- Responsible for complete daily care for child (waking, bathing, dressing, potty training, meals, supporting) when parent was working locally or traveling long periods.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Focused on fulfilling the developmental and social needs of the child. Sought social opportunities at libraries, initiated neighborhood playgroups, museums and historic sites.
- Weekly treks outside exploring natural environments; woodland and stream areas, farms, gardens.
- Encouraged lots of child-lead play time, activities to practice fine motor, pre-math and pre-reading skills.
- Supported academic success by assisting with homework assignments and reinforcing school lessons at home.
NANNY/HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
Tiongson
04.2009 - 02.2010
- Planned/prepared meals according to dietary needs and preferences of the family.
- Assisted in pet care including feeding, grooming and playing with dogs if needed.
- Managed communication between family members through various methods.
- Assisted with homework, fostering academic growth and confidence in children.
- Monitored home security system
- Transported children to and from school, appointments, classes or social activities with family vehicle. Helped with washing and packing sports uniforms.
LIVE-IN NANNY
Sheehy/Robinson
05.1995 - 04.2009
- Supervised daily routines, ensuring safety and well-being. Responsibilities included waking, dressing, preparing meals, newborn care, toilet training, planning and implementing a variety of activities to promote necessary for well-rounded development, homework help.
- Demonstrated effective conflict resolution techniques when managing disagreements between siblings or other children, including bullying.
- Coordinated and supervised playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Maintained organized schedules for children's appointments, playdates, and extracurricular activities.
ELDER CARE PROVIDER
Pastor
01.1994 - 02.1995
- Assisted in the office with phone, typing, mailing, reading, Braille reader, voice recorder.
- Prepared all meals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services, kitchen upkeep, or grocery shopping.
- Provided compassionate care and support to elderly individuals, enhancing their daily living experiences.
LIVE-IN NANNY
Bryant
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Took child for walks or played in park, maximizing time spent outdoors.
- Followed instructions from parent regarding discipline strategies or special needs of the child.
- Created safe environment for child by removing hazards and creating appropriate boundaries. Assisted in potty training.
- Kept records of developmental milestones and daily activities including meals served, naps taken, outings attended.
- Encouraged enrichment by organizing creative activities and educational games.
- Traveled with family on vacations and trips to help with childcare.
NANNY/MOTHER'S HELPER
Smith
04.1989 - 08.1991
- Accompanied family on outings and provided additional supervision when needed.
- Assisted with meal preparation, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping tasks.
- Took children for walks or played in park, maximizing time spent outdoors.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, tidying up bedrooms, taking out trash.
- Tended to general needs of children while supervising and enforcing safety in day-to-day activities.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Brownback Drugstore
05.1987 - 12.1989
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and updated database accordingly.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing compounded medications as needed.
- Managed incoming calls from customers regarding their orders and addressed any questions or concerns.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions, maintaining high accuracy standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information and records.
Education
Human Development/Psych
Greenville College
Skills
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Patience and Empathy
- Early childhood development
- Behavior management techniques
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Safety, nutrition, meal prep
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
NANNY
Private Family
11.2023 - 09.2025
LIVE-IN NANNY
Boeckman
02.2010 - 07.2023
NANNY/HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
Tiongson
04.2009 - 02.2010
LIVE-IN NANNY
Sheehy/Robinson
05.1995 - 04.2009
ELDER CARE PROVIDER
Pastor
01.1994 - 02.1995
LIVE-IN NANNY
Bryant
01.1992 - 12.1993
NANNY/MOTHER'S HELPER
Smith
04.1989 - 08.1991
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Brownback Drugstore
05.1987 - 12.1989
Human Development/Psych
Greenville College
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