MaCayla Ray
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Nanny, fostering emotional well-being and promoting early childhood development. Skilled in meal preparation and behavior management, I successfully implemented personalized educational programs, enhancing children's learning and creativity while maintaining open communication with parents. Reliable and approachable, I ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Madeline Bennett
Clarksville, TN
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided nurturing care and supervision for children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote learning and creativity.
- Maintained structured daily routines to support children's development and habits.
- Assisted with homework and academic projects, fostering a love for learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to encourage positive interactions and discipline.
- Adapted activities based on individual children's interests and developmental stages.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Private Nanny
Private Employers
Clarksville, TN
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safe and engaging environments for children.
- Developed and implemented personalized educational programs tailored to individual developmental needs.
- Coordinated nutritional meal planning and preparation, promoting healthy eating habits among children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and effective discipline strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of children's progress, communicating updates to parents regularly.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Baptist Preschool
Millersville Tennessee
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood development and learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Organized and led activities that enhance social, emotional, and cognitive skills in children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's individual growth and address concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier, TN05.2015
Skills
Friendly
Reliability and trustworthiness
Approachable
Schedule management
Emotionally supportive
Toddler care experience
Infant care experience
Cheerful and energetic
Childcare
Cleaning and sanitation
Active listener
Valid Driver's license
Activity planning
Child development
Meal preparation
Early childhood development
Arts and crafts
Safety awareness
Child supervision
Outdoor activities
Behavior management techniques
Housekeeping
Reading and storytelling
Reliable transportation
Light housekeeping
Creative play
Enrichment activities
Housekeeping abilities
Potty training
Family support
Grocery shopping
Superior communication skills
Meal and snack preparation
Reliable
Dependable and responsible
Child safety
Cooking
Timeline
Nanny
Madeline Bennett
08.2024 - 05.2026
Private Nanny
Private Employers
11.2021 - 05.2026
Preschool Teacher
Bethel Baptist Preschool
05.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School