Leila Barney
West Valley City
Summary
- Passionate childcare provider with 5 years of experience
- Experienced in caring for children of all ages
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents
Kind and cheerful professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Abc Great Beginnings
West Valley City
09.2025 - 12.2026
- Supervised children during daily activities and ensured safety and engagement.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and behavior.
- Supported children in social interactions to promote teamwork and cooperation.
- Organized playtime activities that encouraged creativity and physical development.
Nanny
Hailey Meadow
Richfield
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Cooking for children with special dietary needs
- Cleaning
- Homeschooling
- Conflict management
- Prepared nutritious meals and ensured dietary restrictions were met.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and behavior.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heights Academy
West Jordan, UTSkills
- Communication
- Activity planning
- First Aid
- Emotional intelligence
- Meal preparation
- Classroom organization
- Conflict resolution
- Parent communication
- Teamwork promotion
- Creative engagement
- Safety monitoring
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping management
- Special dietary cooking
- Homeschooling techniques
- Special-needs childcare
- Behavioral disorders
- Food preparation
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Strong computer skills
- Patience and empathy
- Diaper changes and feedings
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Abc Great Beginnings
09.2025 - 12.2026
Nanny
Hailey Meadow
06.2023 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heights Academy