Kolbie McDaniel
Summary
Friendly and nurturing with genuine passion for child development and well-being. Knowledgeable in early childhood education and child safety, including first aid and CPR certification. Committed to creating supportive and enriching environment that fosters children's growth and happiness. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Parent Aryn
Haysville, KS
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
La Petite Academy Inc.
Wichita, KS
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the classroom.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate individual needs, supporting diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Led enriching outdoor activities that promoted physical fitness, coordination, and exploration of the natural world.
- Enhanced toddler development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities and playtime experiences.
- Provided daily care routines such as diaper changes, mealtime assistance, and nap supervision, ensuring the well-being of each child in the Toddler Room.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Temporary Private Nanny
Parent Michelle
Wichita, KS
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
Private Nanny
Parent Chelsey
Wichita, KS
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
Private Nanny
Parent Nicole
Wichita, KS
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Private Nanny
Parent Vanessa
Wichita, KS
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents to facilitate open communication regarding child progress and needs.
- Oversaw household responsibilities, including light housekeeping and running errands as needed.
- Engaged young children in games, puzzles, and reading activities to promote cognitive development.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals tailored to age-appropriate dietary requirements.
Education
Associate Degree In Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2026
Associate of Arts - Education Elementary And Early Childhood
Cowley Community College
Mulvane, KS05-2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Praise and encouragement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Schedule management
- Safety consciousness
- Toddler care experience
Certification
- Certified Adult, and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
La Petite Academy Inc.
02.2024 - 11.2024
Private Nanny
Parent Aryn
06.2023 - 08.2025
Temporary Private Nanny
Parent Michelle
04.2023 - 06.2023
Private Nanny
Parent Chelsey
08.2022 - 03.2023
Private Nanny
Parent Nicole
04.2022 - 01.2023
Private Nanny
Parent Vanessa
08.2021 - 04.2022
Associate Degree In Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Education Elementary And Early Childhood
Cowley Community College