Marijana Brady
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Little Acorns Preschool
Lake Mary, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Demonstrated an understanding of different cultures when interacting with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Incorporated music into everyday routines to promote creativity and motor development.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Ensured safety rules were followed at all times by supervising playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Encouraged self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, potty training.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Private Nanny
The Kynston Family
New York, New York
01.2012 - 06.2022
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05-2001
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- First Aid Training
- Positive Reinforcement
- Recordkeeping skills
- Documentation requirements
- Communication development
- Creative lesson planning
- Housekeeping skills
- Activity Planning
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Sanitation Procedures
- Early Childhood Development
- Child development knowledge
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Little Acorns Preschool
09.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
The Kynston Family
01.2012 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Seminole State College of Florida