Hi, I’m
Leah Aucoin
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Accomplished childcare professional with extensive experience as a Private Nanny and Teacher Helper, Expert in child development and safety, leveraging skills in effective communication and multitasking to foster nurturing environments and promote social/ emotional growth. Adept at staying organized admit hectic and constantly changing schedules. Certified in CPR and AED by the American Heart Association.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ralitsa Tiu
Private Nanny
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Caring for an Infant (4 months old) and 2 year old full time
- Currently employed
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prioritized hands on learning rather than strictly screen focused
- Prepared breakfast lunch and dinner for children
- Work weekends as well as full time during the week ( 8am-7pm)
- Very flexible with schedule changes within the family
- Help children navigate emotions as well as setting positive boundaries to use later on in life
- Sleep trained infant
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf
Temp Worker
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Contributed positively to workplace morale by maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all temporary assignments.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout my time there
- Cultivated positive relationships with coworkers, fostering collaboration and teamwork in diverse work environments.
- Provided company with innovated ways of thinking to save money as well as boost community involvement in organization's celebrations
- Managed project deadlines successfully by prioritizing tasks and staying organized under tight schedules in various temporary roles.
- Connect with community partners
- Attend department meetings, staff trainings
- Showed professionalism in the workplace
- Participate in Grant writing process with the Fund Development Dept.
- Collect data on volunteers and Girl scouts
- Make phone calls to businesses for collaboration
- Research, plan and organize an event for the Girl Scouts collaborating with Stephanie Wilson (Manager of Direct Services)
ULL Child Development Center
Teacher Helper
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Coordinated engaging arts-and-crafts projects for students to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills.
- Supervised children while they rotated centers that targeted each area of learning. Such as fine motor, gross motor, sensory play, dramatic play, math, art, literacy reading/spelling as well as outside play.
- Engaging with the children as well as leading them to positive conflict resolution as well as important skills to help them developmentally grow.
- Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Natasha Hethcoat
Private Nanny
06.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Cared for two twin girls (6 years old) for 3 months, 9-5 everyday
- Job ended when children went back to school in August
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
Jonathan and Katie Musemeche
Private Nanny
10.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Cared for an infant starting from 3 months old until they started child in daycare full time.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
Zoosiana
Concession Attendant
05.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the concession stand.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing demands or special event requirements as needed.
- Adhered to health department regulations by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, countertops, and storage spaces.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing shortages of popular items during peak event times.
Education
University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, LA
Bachelor of Science from Human Development And Family Studies Minor in Psyc
05.2024
University Overview
- 3.5 GPA
- Ul National Council of Family Relations Organization (NCFR) Member under Frances Attenhofer adviser and teacher at ULL
O. Comeaux High SchoolLafayette, LA
High School Diploma
05.2018
University Overview
- TOPS Scholarship Recipient
- Extracurricular Activities: Marching Band
- Extracurricular Activities: Jazz Band
Skills
- Current CPR and AED certification with American Heart Association
- School-age child care
- Child development expertise
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Child psychology knowledge
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
Aed, CPR and first Aid with American Heart association
Certificate of Membership with the University of Louisiana at lafayette organization NCFR ( National Council of Family Relations)
Affiliations
- National Council of Family Relations at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Timeline
Temp Worker
Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher Helper
ULL Child Development Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Private Nanny
Ralitsa Tiu
11.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Natasha Hethcoat
06.2023 - 08.2023
Private Nanny
Jonathan and Katie Musemeche
10.2022 - 04.2023
Concession Attendant
Zoosiana
05.2022 - 06.2022
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Bachelor of Science from Human Development And Family Studies Minor in Psyc
O. Comeaux High School
High School Diploma
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