Lauren Williams
Boynton Beach
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Able to have multiple children under care ages ranging from newborn to school-age children. Has an athletic background in gymnastics and able to engage with all activities with children. Seasoned nanny knowledgeable about optimal childcare methods for children. Coordinated participation in school activities, sports and other events with balanced approaches. Achieved parental goals while providing enjoyable experiences for children.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny/Family Assistant
Family
04.2022 - Current
- Care for two young children with 3 year age difference.
- Support children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Handle challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Encourage physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Promote intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- International and U.S traveling support for family.
- Assisted in major milestones for both children. ie all baby milestones, potty training, riding bicycle, tying shoes.
- Family support for overnight assistance.
- Provide timely transportation assistance for children ensuring punctuality and safety.
- Assisted with pet care including vet visits, daily walks, and cooking food.
Volunteer
Family Members
11.2020 - Current
- On call for family and friend members to care for children without pay.
- Back-up care in case head nanny, day-care was not available.
- Created age-appropriate and creative activities for children on a last moments notice to keep children entertained and engaged in learning.
- Built trust and relationships with children as a second-hand helper.
- Available in morning, afternoon, and evening for on-call situations
Private Weekend Nanny
Family
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and child by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy child.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to child.
- Supported parents in child care for long hours outside of normal business working hours.
Private Nanny
Family
10.2021 - 04.2022
Private Nanny
Family
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Cared for two children in age range of newborn to three years in age. Engaged with both children full-time in the pandemic, creating covid-friendly activities inside and outside of the home.
- Drove children to and from activities.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room. Laundry for both children.
- Little to no screen time during the day to encourage children to engage with each other and family members.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Cared for pets in household.
Co-Director
MyGym
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Lead teacher for mommy and me classes from ages three months to eight years.
- Memorized and executed age appropriate songs, dances and activities.
- Created schedules for other staff members according to their listed availabilities.
- Held weekly meetings on performance of other staff members.
- Held interviews for new staff prospects and trained new hires/
Gymnastics Coach
Baltimore County Gymnastics
06.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Emphasized punctuality to students to always begin and end lesson on time.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Education
Self Study
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06.2015
Skills
- Social integration
- Behavior Modification
- Academic Support
- Meal Preparation
- Activity Planning
- Housekeeping
- Early Childhood Education
- Transportation
- CPR, First Aid, AED certified
- Infant Care
- Family Assistant
Certification
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certfied
Timeline
Private Nanny/Family Assistant
Family
04.2022 - Current
Private Weekend Nanny
Family
10.2021 - 10.2023
Private Nanny
Family
10.2021 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Family Members
11.2020 - Current
Private Nanny
Family
07.2017 - 11.2020
Co-Director
MyGym
08.2015 - 07.2017
Gymnastics Coach
Baltimore County Gymnastics
06.2011 - 06.2014
Self Study
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Baltimore City Community College
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