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Kiara Hodges

La Grande,OR

Summary

Reliable and energetic caregiver attentive to children's needs and parents' desires. Provides optimum childcare focused on schedules, appropriate nutrition and adequate exercise in a compassionate and nurturing environment. Offers extensive experience caring for children between the ages of newborn to 12 years. Provides support for early childhood development and needs. Strong organizational and communication skills and multitasking abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Little Spud's Christian Preschool
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Private Nanny

Michelle Vogelsang
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.

Private Nanny

Rachel Anaya
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
  • Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.

Summer Camp Counselor

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
  • Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
  • Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
  • Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
  • Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and safety.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID

Associate of Science - Business

North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID
12.2022

Skills

  • Early Childhood Development
  • Age-Appropriate Recreational and Educational Activities
  • Group Supervision
  • Time Management
  • Social Integration and Relationship Building
  • Regulating Schedules
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Medication Administration
  • First Aid and Child Safety
  • Sports and Games
  • Arts and Crafts

Certification

  • Adult, Child and Baby- First Aid/CPR/AED

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Little Spud's Christian Preschool
02.2023 - 08.2023

Private Nanny

Michelle Vogelsang
10.2022 - 01.2023

Private Nanny

Rachel Anaya
04.2022 - 01.2023

Summer Camp Counselor

Ketchikan Gateway Borough
06.2019 - 08.2021

Early Childhood Education

Lewis-Clark State College

Associate of Science - Business

North Idaho College

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