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Kayla Tenney

Hollywood

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with over 8 years at Care.com Inc, specializing in early childhood development and sleep training. Known for reliability and fostering emotional growth in children, I excel in creating nurturing environments and building strong relationships with families, ensuring optimal care and support for children, including those with special needs.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current
  • Over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages, ranging from preemies to 12+ years old.
  • Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships to promote emotional growth and socialization.
  • Supported children in play based on age-appropriate activities and their individual needs/personalities.
  • Ensured children's safety in all environments highlighting potential dangers and hygiene.
  • Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime and nap routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands and driving children to activities around town.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on age and dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication and professional relationships with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment focusing on age-appropriate independence conducive to optimal child development.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Experience in working with kids who have special needs and disabilities.

Gymnastics Coach

WVU Athletic Department
08.2019 - 2023
  • Prioritized safety of participants by enforcing gym rules and maintaining equipment standards.
  • Created individualized lesson plans to align with students' personal goals and abilities.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to evaluate student advancement and progress.
  • Increased gymnasts' confidence through constructive feedback and tailored support strategies.
  • Fostered an engaging atmosphere while emphasizing professionalism and achievement focus.
  • Promoted a positive team culture centered on sportsmanship, camaraderie, and mutual respect.
  • Built strong family relationships, maintaining transparent communication regarding athlete growth.
  • Conducted targeted training sessions to enhance overall team performance based on individual needs.

Unit Clerk

WVU Medicine Children's
2022 - 2023
  • Streamlined communication channels by answering multi-line telephone system and directing calls.
  • Provided excellent customer service while managing sensitive patient data under HIPAA guidelines.
  • Coordinated patient transportations and arranged discharges, ensuring timely care delivery.
  • Documented updates to medical charts, protecting confidentiality and maintaining compliance.
  • Prepared admissions charts, facilitating smooth patient transitions into care.
  • Scheduled appointments in doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder calls.
  • Enhanced information flow among healthcare providers by organizing patient charts.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals with patient care duties, improving service quality.

Guest Relations

Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Pittsburgh
2020 - 2022
  • Trained new team members on company policies and guest relations best practices to ensure service consistency.
  • Increased repeat business through professional and courteous handling of guest concerns.
  • Facilitated communication among front desk, housekeeping, and kitchen staff for seamless order fulfillment.
  • Coordinated with box office staff to manage inventory and address guest relations matters during events.
  • Anticipated guest needs and responded promptly to inquiries, maintaining positive relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05.2023

Skills

  • Friendly and energetic
  • Reliability, trustworthiness and punctualness
  • Schedule management
  • Toddler and toddler care experience
  • Early childhood development
  • Sleep training
  • Special needs care

Timeline

Gymnastics Coach

WVU Athletic Department
08.2019 - 2023

Nanny

Care.com Inc
01.2017 - Current

Unit Clerk

WVU Medicine Children's
2022 - 2023

Guest Relations

Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Pittsburgh
2020 - 2022

Bachelor of Science - Child Development

West Virginia University