Karen Wade
Sun City,FL
Summary
Friendly and outgoing childcare professional with extensive experience supervising children. Known for building strong relationships with families and enhancing children's well-being through attentive care and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Nanny
Erik and Jennifer Granfors
Bethel, CT
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social growth.
- Implemented routines that fostered discipline and independence in children's daily tasks.
- Assisted with household tasks such as meal preparation and light cleaning to meet family needs.
Participated in daily walks and outdoor activities when weather allowed.
Engaged in crafts, puzzles, and interactive games like Simon Says and outdoor bug catching. - Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Live-Out Nanny
Ryan & Abigail Moore
Darien, CT
10.2022 - 03.2026
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to children's dietary needs and preferences.
- Coordinated schedules, facilitating smooth transitions between school, homework, Sports and after school activities.
- Take children to medical appointments for well and sick care including dental.
- Laundry and various household tasks, such as cleaners, food shopping, playdates, pet sitting and fun activities with time permitting.
- Carpooled with other families when needed.
Live-Out Nanny
Jon & Esther Catandella
Easton, CT
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed daily operations to foster a safe and engaging atmosphere for children.
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Designed and prepared balanced meals to accommodate specific dietary requirements and preferences of families.
- Coordinated schedules to support smooth transitions between playtime, speech therapy appointments, homework assistance, and sports activities. Transported children to the park and arranged playdates when time allowed.
- Managed laundry and household chores to ensure a clean and organized living environment.
Live-Out Nanny
Danielle Teto
Fairfield, CT
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children in a nurturing environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Organized outings and playdates, enhancing children's social skills through interaction with peers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, creating a safe space for children's exploration.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with the parent, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
- Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
- Transported children to doctor appointments, extracurricular activities using proper car seat protocols.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among the children under my care.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed daily learning schedules and provided guidance to children during COVID-19, enhancing their remote education experience.
Infant Nanny
Michael & Lisa Coates
New Fairfield, CT
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided nurturing care, ensuring safety and comfort for infants during daily activities.
- Developed engaging routines to promote developmental milestones in infants.
- Managed feeding schedules, preparing nutritious meals tailored to infant's dietary needs and preferences.
- Oversaw infant growth and health, meticulously documenting changes for parental updates.
- Enhanced household organization by maintaining cleanliness and order in infant's environment.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
- Developed strong bonds with infants by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
- Cultivated social and emotional development by fostering secure attachments with baby Lily.
- Went outdoors for walks in the stroller with both baby and pet dog.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Paralegal Studies
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-1986
Skills
- Friendly & Outgoing
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Valid Driver's license
- Meal preparation
- First aid certified
- Safety awareness
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Reading and storytelling
- Excellent driving record
- Grocery shopping
Timeline
Weekend Nanny
Erik and Jennifer Granfors
03.2024 - 03.2026
Live-Out Nanny
Ryan & Abigail Moore
10.2022 - 03.2026
Live-Out Nanny
Jon & Esther Catandella
09.2021 - 10.2022
Live-Out Nanny
Danielle Teto
09.2017 - 09.2021
Infant Nanny
Michael & Lisa Coates
10.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Business Administration - Paralegal Studies
Sacred Heart University