Kjersten Strandness
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in behavior management, positive reinforcement, and emotional support. Experienced in creating engaging educational activities and fostering nurturing relationships with children and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Sarah and Ian Michaels
Brentwood, California
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe environment.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to children's interests.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks according to family preferences.
- Assisted with homework and provided support for learning tasks.
- Ensured a clean and organized play area and bedroom.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Encouraged independent play and responsibility for the cleanliness of rooms and play spaces.
- Served as a friend to both little girls.
RBT
First Steps for Kids
Alhambra, California
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for children with developmental challenges.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress.
- Supported families by providing guidance on behavior management techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
- Provided 1, 1 intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder, following the specific guidelines of their individualized behavior plans.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
- Implemented interventions outlined in behavior plans with precision and accuracy.
- Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.
- Monitored and documented client progress using data collection systems such as ABC charts, frequency counts, and latency measures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA05-2020
Skills
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building
- Creative play
- Meal and snack preparation
- Special needs experience
- Emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Family engagement
- Outdoor play supervision
- Schedule management
- Transportation safety
- Homework assistance
- Behavior modeling
- Reading and storytelling
- Emotional intelligence
- Teaching empathy
- Creativity and Craftsmanship
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Private Nanny
Sarah and Ian Michaels
07.2025 - Current
RBT
First Steps for Kids
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Concordia University Irvine