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Work History
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Lea Van Hook

Fitchburg,WI

Summary

Compassionate professional in child care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in early childhood development, behavior management techniques, and educational activity planning. Excel using empathy, communication, and patience to foster trusting relationships with children and parents alike.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Nanny

Tori Giese
De Forest, WI
03.2025 - Current
  • Provide weekend care once a week for a couple hours if I have time in my schedule so parents can rest since they have two newborns
  • Provided stimulating activities to encourage physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
  • Read books to the infant on a regular basis to promote literacy skills.
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Changed diapers regularly and provided proper diapering techniques to ensure safety of the infant.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following all safety protocols set by parents or guardians.
  • Took infants out for walks in strollers or carriages while observing safety guidelines.

In-Home Nanny

Kanwars
Middleton, WI
11.2024 - Current
  • Provide gap care for parents between when dad leaves at 6am until mom gets home at 7:30 one to two days a week.
  • Make or prepare a nutritious breakfast
  • Get two children up and ready for school or daycare
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
  • Babysit for them for date nights once every couple weeks.

In-Home Nanny

Cassie Nankee
Middleton, WI
12.2023 - Current
  • Provide weekend care for them so they can rest, work, or get stuff done.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Cared for infants by changing diapers, preparing bottles, monitoring sleep patterns, and providing emotional support.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Taught basic hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
  • Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
  • Enforced discipline in a respectful manner consistent with parental expectations.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Bright Child Learning Center
Madison , WI
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning abilities and styles within the classroom.
  • Lead Toddler Room Teachers to ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education topics.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Provided guidance to assistant teachers on classroom management techniques.
  • Promoted positive relationships between students by providing individual attention when needed.
  • Implemented daily routines that promote independence and self-help skills.
  • Taught basic life skills such as toileting, dressing, eating habits.
  • Provided emotional support for young children who are adjusting to being away from home.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Madison College
Madison
12-2022

High School Diploma -

EXPLORATION ACADEMY
VERONA
06-2017

Skills

  • Childcare management
  • Infant care
  • Safety protocols
  • Developmental activities
  • Effective communication
  • Behavior management
  • Creative play
  • Hygiene education
  • Newborn care
  • Potty training
  • Medication administration
  • Early childhood education
  • Light housekeeping
  • Teamwork
  • Enrichment activities
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
  • SIDS
  • TRAUMATIC INFORMED CARE
  • Child development
  • Multitasking

Affiliations

  • HANGOUT WITH FIANCE AND FRIENDS
  • PLAY ULTIMATE FRISBEE
  • TRAVEL

Certification

  • CPR AND AED
  • BASIC FIRST AID
  • SIDS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

In-Home Nanny

Tori Giese
03.2025 - Current

In-Home Nanny

Kanwars
11.2024 - Current

In-Home Nanny

Cassie Nankee
12.2023 - Current

Lead Toddler Teacher

Bright Child Learning Center
10.2022 - Current

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Madison College

High School Diploma -

EXPLORATION ACADEMY

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