Katie Fortenberry
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and strong teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player, approaches tasks with a hardworking and resourceful mindset. Passionate about making a positive impact and contributing to the betterment of communities. Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs, and social media management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Theme Park Nanny
08.2024 - Current
- Assist with care of children ages0-11
- Administer one-on-one care and meet the physical, social and emotional needs of the children
- Provide in park and in hotel nanny service for families on vacation
Attractions Host
The Walt Disney Company
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Attractions role actively implementing excellent customer service and leadership roles through diversity, equality, and inclusion, Group Management and team coordination, and Problem-solving
- Maintain the safety of guests throughout entertainment offerings such as parades and fireworks
- Train new cast members in a welcoming and efficient manner
- Walt Disney World railroad - keeping the guests safe on the steam trains and displaying excellent customer service
- Main Street Vehicles - driving vintage vehicles down main street safely and during parades
Nanny
The Strobel Family
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Assist with daily care for3 children ages4-11 by coordinating activities and following a schedule
- Administered one-on-one care and met the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the children
- Keep the children’s environment safe and clean
- Perform other household duties such as laundry, cleaning and cooking
- Form a bond with the children and communicate effectively
- Drive children to and from school and other events
Preschool Teacher
Heritage Preschool
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented a learning schedule that includes educational activities such as storytelling, arts and crafts, physical activities and learning activities
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children ages0-6
- Provide meals for and tend to the needs of children
- Communicated with parents and guardians, providing updates on the child and discussing any needs or concerns of the child
Camp Counselor/Afterschool care counselor
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Planned and led activities for children between the ages of5-12
- Supervised and ensured the safety of children
- Implement a learning schedule and teach things such as communication skills, leadership skills and manners
- Lead activities such as outdoor play, storytelling, arts and crafts and other physical activities
- Communicate with parent or guardian, providing updates on the child
Nanny
The Acton Family
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assist with daily care for children ages7-9 by coordinating activities and following a schedule
- Administered one-on-one care and met the physical, social and emotional needs of the children
- Keep the children's environment safe and clean
- Perform other household duties such as laundry, cleaning and cooking
- Drive children to and from practices
- Assist on family vacations
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
05.2020
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Fairhope High School
Fairhope, Alabama01.2016
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Childcare
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Meal preparation
- Early childhood development
- Arts and crafts
- Safety awareness
- Outdoor activities
- Housekeeping
- Reading and storytelling
- Creative play
- Housekeeping abilities
- Food handling training
- Potty training
- Complex Problem-solving
- Family support
Accomplishments
- Supervised groups of 22 children 2-3 years of age.
Certification
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Safe Sitter® Certified Babysitter – Safe Sitter, Inc.
- Afterschool and Youth Development Credential (AYD) – National AfterSchool Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Nanny
Theme Park Nanny
08.2024 - Current
Attractions Host
The Walt Disney Company
01.2022 - 08.2024
Nanny
The Strobel Family
05.2021 - 01.2022
Preschool Teacher
Heritage Preschool
11.2020 - 05.2021
Camp Counselor/Afterschool care counselor
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
08.2017 - 03.2020
Nanny
The Acton Family
08.2016 - 08.2017
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Fairhope High School
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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