- Avid Reader
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Volunteer Work
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Cooking
- Swimming
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Cake Decorating
- Taking my dogs for walks when the weather is nice
- Spending time with my family
Marissa Hamden
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
I have 10+ years experience being a nanny taking care of children between the ages of 2 months old to 14-year-old's. Families describe me as friendly, punctual, kind, creative, and really caring of the kids I watch. I also have 3+ years experience being a daycare assistant taking care up to 6 kids at one time on by myself. I am currently working on getting my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education (2027). I have also taken many classes on how I can improve the care and well-being of the children I take care of. I love coming up with fun arts and crafts projects that encourage creativity, going on fun outings like going to the library, the museum, the beach, the zoo, going to events geared towards children, and many more places. I also enjoy coming up with fun activities to do: like science experiments, baking, exploring the outdoors, going on walks, and reading. I am also an avid reader, I love baking, swimming, cooking, and spending time with my pets and family.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Kriston Litton
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Private Nanny
Megan Heppler
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- 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.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Private Nanny/Nanny Share
Megan Carlson
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- 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.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Private Nanny/Nanny Share
Leah Condit
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Private Nanny/Nanny Share
Suzanne Meinke
10.2016 - 08.2022
- 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 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.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- 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.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA07-2027
Skills
- Infant care
- Reading and storytelling
- CPR training
- Social skill development
- Light housekeeping
- Toddler care experience
- Outdoor play supervision
- Safety consciousness
- School-age child care
- Potty training assistance
- Nutrition
- Cooking and meal preparation
Certification
- Infant and Pediatric First Aid and CPR 2024
- Emergency Preparedness in Childcare 2021
- Social-Emotional Development in Young Children 2021
- Child Development and Guidance 2021
- Certified Kid's Nutrition Specialist 2016
- International Nanny Associate Basic Skills Certified 2015
Interests
Timeline
Private Nanny
Kriston Litton
06.2024 - 12.2024
Private Nanny
Megan Heppler
08.2022 - 01.2024
Private Nanny/Nanny Share
Megan Carlson
03.2020 - 08.2022
Private Nanny/Nanny Share
Leah Condit
06.2018 - 08.2022
Private Nanny/Nanny Share
Suzanne Meinke
10.2016 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Care
Ashworth College
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