Lesley Lyon
Denton,MT
Summary
Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills, and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. A reliable individual with a flexible schedule and a desire to help children reach their full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Ashley and Bradley Shuldt
Justin, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Kept detailed records of each child's progress including meals eaten, naps taken..
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.
- Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
- Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
Daytime Caregiver
Sara and Aaron McCall
Little Elm, TX
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided assistance with basic childcare tasks such as changing diapers, feeding, and bathing.
- Assisted children in completing daily activities like brushing teeth, dressing, and eating meals.
- Encouraged positive behavior and discipline for young children by setting clear boundaries and expectations.
- Organized playdates and activities to engage children in physical activity, socialization, and learning opportunities.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals while adhering to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Liaised with parents to ensure that all instructions were followed correctly.
- Created a safe environment for the children by monitoring their whereabouts at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness of play areas and nurseries by vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes.
- Transported children to school or other activities using personal vehicle or public transportation safely.
- Engaged in light housekeeping duties such as laundry folding, ironing and tidying up rooms, closets.
- Assisted with bedtime routines including reading stories, singing lullabies, ensuring proper hygiene habits are practiced before sleep time.
- Took initiative to create fun games and activities that would help improve the development of the child's cognitive skills.
- Monitored children's progress on assigned tasks such as chores or school work assignments.
- Planned outdoor activities such as walks around the neighborhood parks or trips to local museums.
- Stocked pantry shelves with groceries according to shopping lists provided by parents.
Barista
Starbucks
Rockwall, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
Private Nanny
Shanna and Scott Seals
Rockwall, TX
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals for children attending before and after school care program.
- Supervised children during after-school hours; ensuring safety and providing support.
- Provided guidance to children on homework assignments and projects; helping them understand difficult concepts.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for the students.
- Prepared snacks for the children; ensuring that their dietary needs were met.
- Helped with general housekeeping tasks, such as laundry and tidying up rooms.
- Assisted with school drop-off and pick-up services for parents who needed it.
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester; alerting parents of any issues or concerns quickly.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's development and behavior.
- Facilitated positive relationships between children of different ages; promoting teamwork and cooperation skills.
- Encouraged positive behaviors among students by setting clear expectations and boundaries.
Private Nanny
Jennifer Black-Salvo
Rowlett, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide nurturing care and supervision to toddler in a safe and secure environment.
- Plan activities that are appropriate for the age group, such as arts and crafts, reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and outdoor play.
- Organize field trips to local parks or other educational attractions.
- Change diapers and assist with potty training of toddlers.
- Feed toddlers meals and snacks according to daily schedule.
- Teach basic manners such as saying please and thank you.
- Encourage positive behavior by providing reinforcement through verbal praise or rewards.
- Ensure safety at all times by monitoring activities closely, implementing safety rules, and responding quickly to any potential hazards.
- Create a warm atmosphere where children feel comfortable expressing themselves while learning new skills.
- Engage with parents about their child's development and address any concerns they have regarding their child’s care.
- Administer first aid when necessary in case of minor injuries or illnesses.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
Rockwall, TX
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Answered phone calls regarding inquiries about products or services.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockwall High School
Rockwall, TX05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Collin College
Wylie, TXSkills
- Educational Support
- People-oriented
- Child Development
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Effective team leader
- Cheerful and energetic
- First Aid
- Friendly
Affiliations
- Exercising- Reveals hard work and determination to reach a goal
- Community Service- Continually serving for youth conferences and participating in preparation for food, activities, and more.
- Team-Based Activities- Have constantly been a part of a team throughout the years from sports to leading youths at a church.
Accomplishments
- 2017 Dana Cup Finale Winners
- Titled First Team All-District for 11-6A Lady Jackets Soccer 2020
- Team Captain Lady Jackets Soccer 2021 and LVKM Soccer 2020-2021
Certification
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nanny
Ashley and Bradley Shuldt
03.2024 - Current
Daytime Caregiver
Sara and Aaron McCall
07.2023 - 03.2024
Barista
Starbucks
01.2023 - 05.2023
Private Nanny
Shanna and Scott Seals
08.2022 - 04.2023
Private Nanny
Jennifer Black-Salvo
05.2022 - 08.2022
Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
05.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Rockwall High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Collin College