Kelly Vickers
Nanny
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-In Nanny
Sadowski Family
08.2022 - 11.2024
- 3 Children, ages 6,4, and a newborn
- Newborn Care
- Collaborated closely with parents in creating personalized strategies that promote positive physical development such as tummy time sessions.
- Adapted daily activity plans to accommodate changing infant needs as they grew and developed new skills over time.
- Assisted parents in managing schedules and appointments, ensuring smooth family operations.
- Adapted swiftly to changes in family dynamics or schedules, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Collaborated with parents on setting goals for children''s growth, tracking progress regularly through open communication channels.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary restrictions or preferences as needed.
- Maintained a clean living space by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up play areas.
Temporary Summer Nanny
Matheson Family
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Took care of two children; ages 3 and 2
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Support children in play activities, nap time, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Communicate with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Potty-training development
Live-in Nanny
Vihbute Family
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Cared for one child, 3 years old.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Traveled with the family for extended periods
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Alliance, Michelle Block Gan Yeladim
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Taught ages 9 mo.-5 yrs
- Taught students through play and interactive activities, focusing on development, motor skills, social and emotional skills, language development
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
- Potty-training
- Swim lessons
- Montessori and Constructivist methods
- Special Needs Care
Hostess
Millers Ale House Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2019
Teacher Assistant
Escola Antoni Brusi
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught Pre-k, 3rd and 4th grade English classes
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
Housekeeper
Harbor View Hotel
04.2017 - 08.2017
Housekeeper/ Banquet Server
Winter Park Mountain Lodge
11.2016 - 04.2017
Housekeeper/ Chore Person
Chilmark Associations, The Barn House
06.2016 - 09.2016
Volunteer Teacher Assistant
International Volunteer HQ
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted children in completing special projects such as art events that encouraged expressions of creativity
- Helped teacher in classroom organization, lunch and supervision of children during activity sessions
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
- Special Needs Care
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Painting
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Needs Education
Western Governors University (Online)
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Skills
- First Aid & CPR, AED Certified (for pediatrics and adults)
- Team Work
- Friendly
- Problem Solving
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Self-Sufficient
- Creative
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Experience
- Montessori and Reggio Emilia Approaches
Interests
- Swimming
- Outdoor Activities
- Exercise
- Painting and Crafts
- Reading
- Baking
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED Certified, American Red Cross, (Renewed Jan 2025)
Timeline
Live-In Nanny
Sadowski Family
08.2022 - 11.2024
Temporary Summer Nanny
Matheson Family
05.2022 - 08.2022
Live-in Nanny
Vihbute Family
08.2020 - 05.2022
Hostess
Millers Ale House Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2019
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Community Alliance, Michelle Block Gan Yeladim
01.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher Assistant
Escola Antoni Brusi
08.2017 - 12.2017
Housekeeper
Harbor View Hotel
04.2017 - 08.2017
Housekeeper/ Banquet Server
Winter Park Mountain Lodge
11.2016 - 04.2017
Housekeeper/ Chore Person
Chilmark Associations, The Barn House
06.2016 - 09.2016
Volunteer Teacher Assistant
International Volunteer HQ
02.2016 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Painting
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Needs Education
Western Governors University (Online)