Mary Burns
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Babysitter
Alexis Cerini
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- 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.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Private Nanny
Chad King
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
Private Nanny
Laura Colkitt
02.2017 - 07.2020
- 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.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
Personal Assistant
Carol Smith
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Management And Clinical Assistance
Marshall University
Huntington, WV08.1997
Skills
- Tactical Communications
- School Transportation
- Behavior Management
- Household Chores
- Licensed Driver
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Mobility Devices
- Educational Games
- Child CPR
- Household Organization
- Parent Interaction
- Dietary Guidelines
- Following Directions
- Parent Relationship Development
- Keeping Children Safe
- Allergy Understanding
- Behavior Redirection
- Exercise and Outdoor Activities
- Bathing and Dressing
- Emotional Development
- Housekeeping
- Special Assignments
- Playing Puzzles and Games
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Teaching Empathy
- School Engagement
- Structural Limits
- Changing Diapers
- Babysitting
- Routine Management
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Time Management
- Responsible Driver
- Infection Control
- Dietary Needs
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Board Games
- Meal Organizing
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Emergency Response
- Nurturing Environment
- Child Safety Procedures
- Homework Support and Assistance
- Boundary Setting
- First Aid
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Basic Housecleaning
- Screen Time Rules
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Prepare Nutritious Foods
- Praise and Encouragement
- Creating Good Habits
- Child Development
- Age-Appropriate Routines
- Arts and Crafts
Timeline
Private Nanny
Chad King
08.2020 - 09.2021
Personal Assistant
Carol Smith
08.2017 - 07.2018
Private Babysitter
Alexis Cerini
03.2017 - 05.2022
Private Nanny
Laura Colkitt
02.2017 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Health Management And Clinical Assistance
Marshall University