Karlie Huffman
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with a strong focus on emotional and educational support. Known for fostering safe, nurturing environments that promote children's development and well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
Nannying
10.2018 - Current
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children in care.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development.
- Coordinated schedules for playdates, school runs, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted in meal preparation, adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies, fostering positive behavior and respect.
- Mentored junior nannies, sharing best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones and behavioral observations.
- Streamlined household routines to enhance family organization and efficiency.
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
- Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
- Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
- Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Encouraged independence among the children through guidance on personal hygiene routines such as dressing up or brushing teeth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing educational and stimulating activities.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted school-aged children with homework completion, ensuring timely submission of assignments while reinforcing study habits.
- Facilitated age-appropriate social interactions between children through playdates, outings, and community events participation.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal planning and engaging in regular outdoor activities with the children.
- Organized creative projects to promote artistic expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Fostered a nurturing and supportive environment by consistently addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for extracurricular activities, doctor appointments, and other necessary engagements.
- Adapted activities and routines to meet changing needs and interests of children as they grew.
- Managed children's schedules and transportation to school, appointments, and extracurricular activities, optimizing their daily routines.
- Assisted with homework and projects, leading to enhanced understanding of educational material.
- Developed creative and educational activities to promote children's learning and development.
- Maintained open and effective communication with parents about children's progress and daily activities, ensuring peace of mind.
- Monitored children's use of technology, ensuring healthy balance of screen time and physical activity.
- Facilitated children's participation in community events and cultural activities, broadening their horizons.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment for children, leading to noticeable improvement in their emotional well-being.
- Strengthened children's physical health with regular outdoor activities and sports.
- Implemented healthy eating plan that encouraged better nutrition habits among children.
- Enhanced children's daily routines by establishing and maintaining consistent schedule for meals, homework, and bedtime.
- Tailored tutoring sessions to children's unique learning needs, significantly boosting their academic performance.
- Coordinated with parents to establish discipline strategies, fostering consistent approach to behavior management.
- Negotiated conflicts among siblings, teaching valuable lessons in communication and compromise.
- Encouraged children's self-expression through arts and crafts, enhancing their creativity.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Brightpoint Community College
Skills
- Infant care experience
- Safety awareness
- First aid
- Early childhood education
- Toddler care experience
- Household management
- Newborn care
- Potty training
- Creative play
- Educational support
- Swimming supervision
- Meal preparation
- Music appreciation
- Emotional support
- Outdoor activities
- Sleep training
- Homework assistance
- Transportation provision
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Activities planning
- Family support
- Childcare expertise
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from Red Cross
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Dancing
- Community Cleanup
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Mindfulness Practices
- Yoga
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Volunteer Work
- Homelessness Outreach
- Pilates
- Reading
- I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Gardening
- Gym Workouts
- Fundraising Events
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Family Nanny
Nannying
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Brightpoint Community College