Katie Hayes
Summary
Dependable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience caring for children from infancy through adolescence in daycare and private nanny settings. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing environments that support emotional, social, and academic development. Known for building trusted relationships with families through clear communication, consistency, and attentive care. Experienced in managing routines, educational activities, transportation, household support, and developmental milestones. Excel in communication, patience, and creativity, ensuring child safety and fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Johnson Family
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided daily care for two children while supporting household needs and developmental goals in a work-from-home family environment.
- Supported both children through key developmental milestones, including potty training and school readiness, while implementing structured routines that promoted learning, cooperation, and independence.
- Assisted with potty training and developmental milestones
- Planned educational, creative, and recreational activities
- Provided homework and early learning support
- Encouraged emotional growth, positive behavior, and independence
- Managed daily routines independently while supporting the parent’s work schedule
- Prepared meals and snacks
- Completed light housekeeping, errands, and grocery shopping
- Facilitated travel logistics for educational and recreational events
Private Nanny
Malkowitz Family
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Provided full-time care for three children ranging from infancy through elementary school while managing daily household operations over a six-year period.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children and family
- Managed school, activity, and extracurricular transportation
- Planned educational activities, outings, playdates, and enrichment programs
- Supported routines, potty training, developmental milestones, and homework
- Reinforced early academic skills and learning readiness
- Managed grocery shopping, household inventory, and purchasing within budget
- Completed children’s laundry and light housekeeping
- Participated in school and community activities
- Provided swimming instruction and water safety guidance
- Served as a consistent caregiver supporting behavioral, emotional, and academic growth
- Successfully managed childcare and household operations for a busy family over six years, coordinating schedules, meals, activities, and household needs while supporting each child’s academic, social, and personal development.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Cradles to Crayons Daycare
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided daily care and educational support in a three-year-old classroom within a busy daycare setting.
- Assisted with lesson plans and educational activities supporting kindergarten readiness
- Facilitated social, emotional, and cognitive development through engaging structured play
- Encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured play
- Fostered positive behavior and peer interaction while guiding conflict resolution strategies
- Led story time, group activities, and arts and crafts
- Supervised indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining a safe environment
- Conducted story time, organized group activities, and coordinated arts and crafts projects
- Maintained classroom organization and communicated with parents regarding progress
Skills
- Infant, Toddler & School-Age Care
- Child Development & Positive Guidance
- Behavior management
- Potty Training & Milestone Support
- Homework & Educational Assistance
- Developmental Play Activities
- Gentle Parenting Principles
- Safety-Focused Care
- Safe Transportation Practices
- Transportation planning
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional Meal Planning
- Household management
- Multi-Child Household Management
- Home Organization Strategies
- Schedule Coordination
- Activity coordination
- Activity & Playdate Planning
- Parent Communication
- Educational planning
- Creative problem solving
- Social skill development
- Emotional intelligence
- Sleep routine
- Potty training
- Music and dance encouragement
- Safety consciousness
- Transportation safety
- Bedtime Routine Implementation
- Task prioritization
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Private Nanny
Johnson Family
01.2015 - 01.2019
Private Nanny
Malkowitz Family
01.2009 - 01.2015
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Cradles to Crayons Daycare
01.2007 - 01.2009