Makenna Jenard
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a diverse background in nurturing and educating children. Since 2018, experience includes roles as a nanny, registered behavior technician, and currently an infant teacher, emphasizing child development through a compassionate approach. Certified in First Aid and CPR, prioritizing safety while fostering growth and learning environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Ivy Hill Academy
Tallahassee, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents and families while providing support and guidance.
- Supervised daily activities such as feeding, diapering, napping, toileting and playtime.
- Assisted in creating a safe, nurturing, stimulating learning environment for children.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies when working with young children.
Babysitter
Private Family Household
Wellington, FL
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
Nanny/Family Babysitter
Private Family
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Monitored the activities of the three children under 10 years of age, ensuring safety and providing individual attention during scheduled activities and playtime.
- Supported the physical and emotional needs of all children, including assisting with bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Communicated progress and provided feedback to parents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
Juvenile Case Manager
Disc Village
Tallahassee
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Designed and developed individualized plans for juvenile offenders, to support the youth and their families through case management activities; monitored goals/ outcomes in partnership with schools, social service agencies, residential teammates, and families
- Counseling, guidance, and collaboration with various stakeholders to address behavioral issues and facilitate the successful reintegration of juveniles into the community while minimizing the risk of recidivism
Registered Behavioral Technician
Cayer Behavioral Group
Tallahassee
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Facilitated 50+ behavior intervention sessions to reduce targeted behaviors
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining the continuum of care from admission through to discharge
Education
Bachelor's of Social Work -
Florida State University
Tallahassee05.2023
Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- First aid and CPR
- Patience and empathy
- Organization
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Responsive caregiving
- Child-centered approach
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
References
- Erin Schiller, Private Family, erinmcdonough1@gmail.com
- Heather Downing, Babysitter, hdowning@aquent.com
- Andrea Pittell, Disc Village, andrea.pittell@discvillage.org
Emailaddresses
- Personal, mjenard23@gmail.com
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- 66 hours in DCF child care training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Ivy Hill Academy
02.2024 - Current
Juvenile Case Manager
Disc Village
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Behavioral Technician
Cayer Behavioral Group
06.2021 - 12.2021
Nanny/Family Babysitter
Private Family
04.2018 - 11.2023
Babysitter
Private Family Household
01.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor's of Social Work -
Florida State University
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