Lorna Pederson
Richfield,MN
Summary
Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities and maintaining organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for many children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
03.2021 - Current
- Cared for newborns through age five years
- Planned, organized, and implemented daily activities and care
- Adapted activities and care for individual needs
- Provided care for children with typical needs and unique developmental needs (sensory regulation, communication, interaction, and coping)
- Developed consistent and trusting communication with parents and special education/preschool teachers
Team Member
Caribou Coffee
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive and hardworking environment
- Sharpened communication skills through customer relations, teamwork, and efficiency
- Completed retail tasks including taking and filling orders, processing payments and providing customer service
Intern
Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed 300 hours and received 3 credits
- Worked closely with attorneys during client meets, wrote motions and briefs, and attended court hearings
- Independently completed assigned projects and worked with attorneys to create a plan for a high-profile trial
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Lead Swim Instructor
Richfield Community Education
Richfield, MN
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised and taught ages three years through adults in swimming and diving
- Built leadership and management skills while working to develop swim instruction plans
Teacher’s Aide
Sunshine Valley Childcare
Golden Valley, MN
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Adapted to a wide range of developmental needs to support success in child care
- Supported and assisted teachers in infant to preschool classrooms with strong verbal communication and interaction skills
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Southern Cross University
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Aquinas College
Personal Information
Volunteer Work
- Friends of the Koalas, Lismore, NSW, AUS, 2019-02, 2019-06, Worked with a diverse team to meet the needs of the koalas including feeding, cleaning enclosures and support to veterinarians as needed, balanced multiple roles effectively while navigating different cultures and expectations.
- Campus Harvest Food Shelf, Eau Claire, WI, 2017-09, 2018-05, Used organization and time management skills while working effectively with others. Deepened and increased empathy and compassion while focusing on the comfort of the guests and supported guests in completing applications, accessing food. Stocked food shelves and provided a clean, welcoming environment.
Skills
Friendly
Reliability and trustworthiness
Approachable
Schedule management
Toddler and infant care experience
Behavior management techniques
Timeline
Nanny
03.2021 - Current
Intern
Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office
09.2019 - 12.2019
Team Member
Caribou Coffee
05.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher’s Aide
Sunshine Valley Childcare
06.2015 - 08.2015
Lead Swim Instructor
Richfield Community Education
06.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
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Southern Cross University
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Aquinas College
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