Madison Sostarich
Student
748 Silk Oak Lane Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nanny
Jillian Jankovich
Sycamore, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Nanny
Kate Swope
DeKalb, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Nanny
Brooke Lester
Algonquin, IL
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Server
Chili's Bar And Grill
Crystal Lake, IL
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prairie Ridge High School
Crystal Lake, IL 08.2015 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL 08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Home school programs familiarity
Schedule creation and maintenance
Child Supervision
Housekeeping
Reliable transportation
Childcare
Timeline
Nanny
Jillian Jankovich
08.2022 - Current
Nanny
Kate Swope
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
08.2021 - Current
Nanny
Brooke Lester
01.2020 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
McHenry County College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Server
Chili's Bar And Grill
09.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Prairie Ridge High School
08.2015 - 05.2019