Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Arts Education Experience
Awards
Languages
Timeline
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Lilia Volodina

Lilia Volodina

Somerville,MA

Summary

Exceptional nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in developing age-appropriate creative activities, as well as attending to children's physical and socio-emotional needs. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Private Families
09.2013 - Current
  • Provided childcare services for children ages 2 months-14 years old; worked with 1-4 children at a time.
  • Read storybooks in English and Russian; helped with language and math homework.
  • Organized fun, educational and artistic activities.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Instructional Aide, JK SEI (Sheltered English Immersion)

Kennedy-Longfellow School, Cambridge Public Schools
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
  • Provided socio-emotional, academic and language support to ELL students
  • Created and co-taught unit on gender and identity
  • Contributed to development of classroom routine and transitions through songs and pretend play
  • Collaborated with specialist teachers to support students' language needs

Instructional Aide, Grades 1 and 5

Maria L. Baldwin School, Cambridge Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Taught reading, writing, math, science and art lessons in split classroom model in grade 1
  • Assisted lead teachers with remote learning using Google Meet, Seesaw and Google Classroom
  • Provided individual academic and behavioral support to students in grades 1 and 5
  • Lead guided reading groups in grades 1 and 5
  • Served as a substitute teacher in lead teacher's absence
  • Organized a virtual field trip to Puppet Showplace Theater for grade 1.

Instructional Aide, Grade 1

Kennedy-Longfellow School, Cambridge Public Schools
10.2019 - 06.2020

Provided support to lead teachers in two first grade classrooms; supported specialist teachers

  • Assisted lead teachers with remote learning using Google Meet and Google Classroom
  • Lead guided reading, writing, science and math small groups
  • Provided individual academic and behavioral support to students
  • Worked with socio-emotional learning team on developing individualized behavioral interventions for students.

Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
09.2009 - 08.2011
  • Developed bilingual abilities in Russian through immersive conversation and activities.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted with child-related housework such as laundry and cooking.

Teacher of English as a Second Language, Administrator

Britannica Language School
10.2008 - 06.2009
  • Created and taught ESL lessons to small groups of students, ages 7-14
  • Developed reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in students
  • Assessed progress of students to ensure success of the language program
  • Handled relations with parents, students, and the community.

Student Teacher

School #110
09.2007 - 05.2008
  • Engaged in long-term curriculum planning
  • Created and taught English lessons using communicative approach
  • Developed reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in students; facilitated students' learning through games and creative activities
  • Conducted immersive extracurricular activities in the English language.

Education

Advanced Professional Certificate in Arts in Health -

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
01.2021

BFA in Photography and Video, with honors - undefined

Montserrat College of Art
Beverly, MA
01.2017

A.A. in Fine Arts/Visual Arts, summa cum laude - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - undefined

Quincy College
Quincy, MA
01.2014

Diploma in Education and English Language, with honors from a 3-year undergraduate program - undefined

M. Gorky Krasnoyarsk Pedagogical College #1
Krasnoyarsk, Russia
01.2008

Skills

  • Experience working with children ages 3 months - 14 years old
  • Ability to engage children through arts, music, theater and play-based educational activities
  • Bilingual in English and Russian
  • Educational support and homework assistance
  • Child psychology knowledge
  • Outdoor activities such as bike-riding, sledding, swimming, etc
  • Skilled in working with neurodivergent children
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation

Arts Education Experience

  • School of Honk, Somerville, MA, Volunteer Percussion Mentor, ages 4 - adult, Provide instruction and support to percussion players of all ages and of all experience levels with a team of mentors within the context of a large community brass band., Train and support new percussion mentors; organize workshops with other mentors., 04/2017 - 03/2023
  • Kadence Arts, Boston, MA, Beat Bus Intern, ages 6 - 16, Assisted lead teacher with setting up and leading an electronic bucket drumming workshop in a variety of urban community settings for children and teenagers., 07/2019
  • Summer Honk, Somerville, MA, Percussion Mentor, ages 10 - 14, Provided instruction and support to teenage percussion players of mixed experience levels with a team of mentors in a summer program; facilitated students' learning through musical games., 07/2017, 07/2019, 07/2022

Awards

  • Lawrence M. and Frances Swan Smith Scholarship, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA 2016
  • College Courses Inc. Scholarship, Quincy College, Quincy, MA 2013
  • Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2013
  • Cyril and Evelyn McCartney Scholarship, Quincy College, Quincy MA 2012

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Instructional Aide, JK SEI (Sheltered English Immersion)

Kennedy-Longfellow School, Cambridge Public Schools
02.2022 - 09.2022

Instructional Aide, Grades 1 and 5

Maria L. Baldwin School, Cambridge Public Schools
09.2020 - 06.2021

Instructional Aide, Grade 1

Kennedy-Longfellow School, Cambridge Public Schools
10.2019 - 06.2020

Nanny

Private Families
09.2013 - Current

Au Pair

Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
09.2009 - 08.2011

Teacher of English as a Second Language, Administrator

Britannica Language School
10.2008 - 06.2009

Student Teacher

School #110
09.2007 - 05.2008

BFA in Photography and Video, with honors - undefined

Montserrat College of Art

A.A. in Fine Arts/Visual Arts, summa cum laude - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - undefined

Quincy College

Diploma in Education and English Language, with honors from a 3-year undergraduate program - undefined

M. Gorky Krasnoyarsk Pedagogical College #1

Advanced Professional Certificate in Arts in Health -

Lesley University
Lilia Volodina