Mackenna Tharp
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated Private Nanny at Care.com Inc, skilled in relationship building and educational support. Successfully fostered children's emotional growth through creative play and structured routines, enhancing their social skills and academic performance. Proficient in meal preparation and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for optimal child development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Provided attentive care and supervision for children in a safe environment.
- Developed engaging educational activities to foster learning and creativity.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child development and daily activities.
- Maintained organized schedules for activities, playdates, and appointments.
- Implemented routines that promoted positive behavior and discipline strategies.
- Assisted with homework and facilitated skill-building exercises in various subjects.
- Adapted care approaches to meet individual needs of each child in household.
- 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.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- 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.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Justin Garza High School
Fresno, CASkills
- Relationship building
- Infant care experience
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care
- Reading and storytelling
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Laundry
- CPR training
- Social skill development
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation safety
- Household management
- Outdoor play supervision
- Activities planning
- Educational support
- School-age child care
- Potty training assistance
- Housekeeping
- Homework assistance
- Academic support
- Family engagement
- Creative play
- Nutrition
- Sleep training
- Structured routines
- Childhood development
- Toileting and feeding
- Meal and snack preparation
- Child supervision
- Child safety
- Good decision making
- Meal preparation
- Emotionally supportive
- Homework support and assistance
- Parent interaction
Timeline
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Justin Garza High School