Lisa Lyons
Marion,IA
Summary
Compassionate, reliable Nanny with over 30 years of experience successfully enforcing positive behavior and redirection to manage diverse challenges in care environments. Excels at keeping children entertained with fun, age-appropriate activities. Demonstrates creative approach to assessing individual needs of children, always maintaining commitment to parent objectives while being nurturing and caring with children.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Iowa Elite Nannies
Cedar Rapids, IA
07.2017 - Current
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure for children during parental absence.
- Developed lasting relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior, incorporating redirection when necessary.
Eastern Iowa Manager
Iowa Elite Nannies
Cedar Rapids, IA
07.2017 - Current
- Conduct interviews with families potentially in need of childcare services.
- Interview nanny candidates for agency positions.
- Contact incoming nanny candidate references.
- Facilitate quarterly nanny events.
- Organize and oversee up to 70 children ages 0-12.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2010 - Current
- Used client data to create individualized plans to relieve pain, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries and increase relaxation.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive, energetic attitude.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.
- Referred clients in need of specialized care to healthcare professionals.
Education
Nanny
Iowa Elite Nannies/Midwest Elite Nannies
Burnsville, MN07.2017
Certificate of Completion - Massage Therapy
Carlson College of Massage Therapy
Anamosa, IA02.2010
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA08.1995
Skills
- Educational activity planning
- Communication
- First aid/CPR certified
- Child development
- Scheduling
- Time management
Timeline
Family Nanny
Iowa Elite Nannies
07.2017 - Current
Eastern Iowa Manager
Iowa Elite Nannies
07.2017 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self-Employed
03.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Kirkwood Community College
Certificate of Completion - Massage Therapy
Carlson College of Massage Therapy
Nanny
Iowa Elite Nannies/Midwest Elite Nannies