Kesmeel Davis
East Orange,NJ
Summary
- TEACHERS AID
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST
- Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.
- Feeding, bathing, swaddling and changing newborn
- Preparation of bottles and washing/cleaning/sterilizing
- Organizing the nursery to create a safe environment
- Breastfeeding guidance
- Cord and circumcision care
- Nanny
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
- Postpartum Doula
- Provide emotional, physical, and informational support to families during the postpartum period.
- Support parents with newborn care including feeding, soothing, and understanding infant cues.
- Guide and educate parents in breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and postpartum recovery.
- Assist with family adjustment by fostering routines, offering resources, and encouraging parental confidence.
- Perform light household tasks to reduce stress and promote healing.
- Recognize early signs of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and provide referrals when needed.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Doula
Self-Employed
2022.01 - Current
Baby Nurse
Self-Employed
2015.12 - Current
Private Nanny
Louise Stauss
2019.06 - 2022.06
Private Nanny
Marissa Bateman
2016.11 - 2019.05
Private Nanny
Mara Yentis
2014.09 - 2016.06
Onsite Provider
Soliel Day Care
2012.09 - 2013.07
Teacher’s Aid
Friends of Crown Heights
2007.07 - 2012.08
Pre-School Group Teacher
Little Stars Daycare Center Inc.
2006.03 - 2007.03
Education
High School - undefined
Bethel High School
KingstonSkills
- Prenatal education
- Physical comfort
- Emotional support
- Newborn care
- Postpartum care
- Partner support
- Nutritional guidance
- Lactation support
- CPR certified
- Sibling preparation
- Breastfeeding support
- Attention to detail
- Prenatal care
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Certification
- Mother Nurture Maternity, Breastfeeding Consoler, August 2025
- National Council For Mental Wellbeing, Adult Mental Health First Aid, January 2024
- Pro Doula, Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, December 2023
- Newborn Mothers, Postpartum Education and Care Professional, September 2023
- National Black Doula Association, Postpartum Doula, April 2022
- Newborn Care Specialist, November 2015
- Early Childhood Stress, Serious Stress in Children’s Lives, November 2015
- Beginning GOLD Implementation: Teaching Strategies GOLD Toolkit, March 2015
- SUNY Health & Safety Training, Competencies for Becoming a Family or Group Family Day Care Provider, August 2008
Timeline
Postpartum Doula
Self-Employed
2022.01 - Current
Private Nanny
Louise Stauss
2019.06 - 2022.06
Private Nanny
Marissa Bateman
2016.11 - 2019.05
Baby Nurse
Self-Employed
2015.12 - Current
Private Nanny
Mara Yentis
2014.09 - 2016.06
Onsite Provider
Soliel Day Care
2012.09 - 2013.07
Teacher’s Aid
Friends of Crown Heights
2007.07 - 2012.08
Pre-School Group Teacher
Little Stars Daycare Center Inc.
2006.03 - 2007.03
High School - undefined
Bethel High School