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Education
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Linda Wacker

Glassboro,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Independent Professional Nanny with expertise in child development, previously supporting a private family. Demonstrated strong communication skills and first aid certification while fostering emotional growth and enhancing cognitive skills through engaging activities. Successfully collaborated with parents to track milestones, ensuring a nurturing environment that promoted healthy habits and positive behavior.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Professional Nanny

Private Family Client
10.2017 - 08.2024
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Assisted with homework completion, offering guidance and support as needed to enhance academic success.
  • Boosted language acquisition skills through interactive storytelling and reading sessions.
  • Continuously expanded knowledge of child development through professional resources and training, ensuring implementation of best practices in daily care.
  • Actively participated in family events and gatherings, seamlessly integrating into family dynamic while providing additional support when needed.
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities.
  • Supported children's emotional growth by providing nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.
  • Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
  • Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining comforting presence during recovery periods.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trust building.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition, preparing nutritious meals and snacks daily.
  • Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to well-organized living space for entire family.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Independent Professional Nanny

Private Family Client
Williamstown, New Jersey
02.2015 - 04.2017
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in child's daily life, fostering sense of security.
  • Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
  • Supported child in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Fostered strong relationship with family, prioritizing open communication and trust building.
  • Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children's daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
  • Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
  • Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
  • Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Carson Valley Preschool
Flourtown, Pennsylvania
08.2005 - 03.2010

Assisted and supervised 20 -30 children through entire school day.

  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
  • Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.

Customer Service Representative

Kershners Office Supplies
Philadelphia, PA
06.2010 - 08.2015
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Actively handled over 100 calls per day.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as top performer within the team.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

National Child Development Association
06.1997

Associate Degree in Child Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education

Child Development Association
06.2005

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Social Media proficiency
  • Medical Assistant
  • National Honor Society
  • Child development expertise
  • Detail-oriented execution
  • Early childhood education
  • Technology supervision strategies
  • First aid and CPR certified

Timeline

Independent Professional Nanny

Private Family Client
10.2017 - 08.2024

Independent Professional Nanny

Private Family Client
02.2015 - 04.2017

Customer Service Representative

Kershners Office Supplies
06.2010 - 08.2015

Lead Preschool Teacher

Carson Valley Preschool
08.2005 - 03.2010

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

National Child Development Association

Associate Degree in Child Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education

Child Development Association
Linda Wacker