Kathryn Nill
Stony Brook,NY
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Social Work student who exemplifies a genuine passion for supporting the emotional well-being of children and adolescents, particularly in the challenging context of bereavement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Regular Babysitter
The Walker Family
Port Jefferson, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Provided childcare for children ages 3 months and 2 years on a consistent schedule, every weekday from 8-4 and occasionally needed weekends May 2023-September 2023; Provided additional childcare for stepchildren, ages 4 and 9 occasionally
- Provide childcare on a needed basis when not attending school
- Developed a genuine relationship with all members of the family
- Dressed children for daily scheduled activities; Prepared meals/daily snacks for children; made bottles following formula instructions; changed diapers, applied ointments and administered medicine to children
- Provided both children with age appropriate developmental and creative learning activities throughout each day
- Created and followed structured daily schedule with 2 year old to increase positive development (Breakfast, picked up for swim lessons, play, speech, lunch, bottle/nap, play)
- Constantly engaged with and assessed daily intervention mechanisms to utilize from speech development professionals providing early intervention for the 2 year old 4 out of 5 days of the week
- Read professional evaluations done on the two year old; Assessed 2 year old throughout daily engagement and provided speech development professionals and parents with necessary information of personally noted developmental progress/regression
Occasional Babysitter
The Manzo Family
Port Jefferson, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Provide occasionally needed child care for children since they were ages 6, 4 and 1
- Provided needed childcare on a weekly scheduled basis May-September 2021 and May-September 2022
- Formed genuine relationships with all family members
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Provided children with interactive, creative, and positvely developmental learning activities
- Followed strict wound care instructions for 1 year old after bowel surgery and carefully changed diapers
- Got children ready for school; Put them on the school bus and got them off after the school day
- Assessed childrens negative developmental behaviors and communicated with parents professionally about negative influence of behavior
- Provided parents with consistant, on call, trusting childcare support as well as emotional support during time of seperation
- Provided children with emotional support and stability during parents seperation/divorce process
- Provided New York State Social Worker with professional assessment reguarding childrens welfare within the household
Certified Babysitter
Care.com Inc
Stony Brook, NY & Newport, RI
05.2019 - Current
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Family Babysitter
The Kappes Family
Stony Brook, NY
01.2014 - Current
- Provide care for children ages 9, 6, and 3 since they were born
- Support children's positive physical, intellectual/cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development throughout their lifetimes; acknowledge children's development of their individuals selves and values
- Changed children's diapers and helped children throughout potty training process; Bathe children
- Incorporate fun creative learning throughout engagement to teach children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene skills.
- Help children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Provide safe transportation for children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Provide children with a safe place and emotional/social support when parent's have disagreements, are negatively reflecting themselves towards children when drinking or experiencing emotional hardship
Social Work Intern
Child And Family
Middletown, RI
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Consistently engaged with with children ages 1-6 who are apart of Child and Families Sandpipers Program within the yearling, toddler, preschool and pre-k classroom
- Reflected and adhered to agency policy and mission by providing children with activities/play which enhance learning development in an expressive creative way and consistently utilizing skills to maintain classroom structure and professionally provide children with direction and/or redirection towards tasks
- Utilized professional guidance to guide affective reactions/judgement to provide positive intervention within the classroom which reflect necessary values
- Provided assistance to Therapeutic Integration Specialists within each classroom on professional assessment of children's individual targeted behaviors/developmental areas through professional communication and/or documentation
- Professionally provided positive interventional support towards targeted behaviors working 1:1 with children in classrooms who are apart of the Kids Connect Program while adhering to plan and utilizing recommended positive behavioral strategies per consultation
Social Work Intern
Looking Upwards
Middletown, RI
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice to further knowledge as a Social Worker according to NASW Competency's
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Conducted research and wrote reports to provide accurate and up-to-date summaries of client conditions.
Manager
Monkey Business
Saint James, NY
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures
- Professionally assisted with all customer service duties while applying genuine sales skills
- Formed professional relationships with customers through active listening, critical thinking and exercise of judgement
- Decorated store during seasonal and holiday months
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI06.2024
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School
East Setauket, NY06.2020
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Child Development
- Nurturing Environment
- Empathy
- Life Skills Development
- Behavior Monitoring
- Professional Relationship Development
- Affective communication
- Changing Diapers
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Child And Family
09.2023 - 05.2024
Regular Babysitter
The Walker Family
05.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Looking Upwards
09.2022 - 05.2023
Occasional Babysitter
The Manzo Family
05.2021 - Current
Certified Babysitter
Care.com Inc
05.2019 - Current
Manager
Monkey Business
10.2017 - 05.2019
Family Babysitter
The Kappes Family
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Salve Regina University
High School Diploma -
Ward Melville Senior High School