Lindsey Baginski
Rockville,CT
Summary
Energetic professional committed to maintaining objectives while being compassionate and caring with children. Offers first-rate skills in communication and activity planning.
Compassionate and highly productive in managing childcare needs and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in early childhood education, behavior management, and developmental milestone tracking. Excel in communication, patience, and creativity, ensuring child safety and fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Tiffany Dube
Tolland, Connecticut
06.2016 - Current
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
Private Nanny
Alita Cousins
Manchester, CT
05.2007 - 02.2016
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
Museum Manager
Kidcity
Middletown, CT
02.2006 - 03.2014
- Created policies and procedures to ensure safety standards were met throughout the museum.
- Designed programs that incorporated technology into traditional methods of education.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to museum management practices.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for museum operations, exhibitions, and educational programming.
- Provided guidance on developing interactive experiences for guests at the museum.
- Managed a team of curators, docents, volunteers, and interns to support daily operations.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Manager
Picture People
Meriden, Connecticut
08.1999 - 01.2006
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis T Maloney High
Meriden, CT06-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, CtSome College (No Degree) - Photography
Middlesex Community College
Middletown CtSome College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership and Management
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYSkills
- Child development
- Communication
- Activity planning
- Creative play engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- School-age child care
- Activities planning
- Childcare experience
- Creative thinking
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Maple Street School with field trips, field day activities and school community garden.
- Volunteer at Unity non-denominal church in youth service Sunday school
- Volunteer with Ellington farmers market
Timeline
Private Nanny
Tiffany Dube
06.2016 - Current
Private Nanny
Alita Cousins
05.2007 - 02.2016
Museum Manager
Kidcity
02.2006 - 03.2014
Manager
Picture People
08.1999 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Francis T Maloney High
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Middlesex Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Photography
Middlesex Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Leadership and Management
Cornell University