Kortney Hansen
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Compassionate nanny with experience in providing supportive, educational, and fun environments for children of various ages. Skilled in developing engaging activities that promote physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. Demonstrated ability to manage routine care tasks and adapt to changing family needs effectively. Successfully fostered relationships with families, contributing to harmonious and nurturing settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Self-employed
Oak Harbor, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
Private Nanny
Self-employed
Oak Harbor, WA
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA06-2002
High School Diploma -
Sedro-Woolley High-school
Sedro-Woolley, WA06-1995
Skills
- Social integration
- Schedule management
- Language skills
- Sleep training
- Early childhood education
- Infant care
- Family engagement
- Toddler care experience
- Emotional intelligence
- Nutrition
- Reading and storytelling
- Emotional support
- Routine adherence
- Structured routines
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Meal and snack preparation
- Music and dance encouragement
- Special needs experience
- Social skill development
- Creative play
- CPR training
- Laundry
- Positive reinforcement
- Outdoor play supervision
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Private Nanny
Self-employed
12.2023 - 11.2024
Private Nanny
Self-employed
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Bellingham Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sedro-Woolley High-school