Mckenha Wanek
Manvel
Summary
Compassionate Private Nanny experienced in managing school schedules, extracurricular activities, and childcare needs to achieve balanced playtime and schoolwork. Delivered effective communication and activity planning while fostering child safety and growth through specialized skills in early childhood education and behavior management. Focused on supporting parent objectives with a caring and patient approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Home
Alvin
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and playtime for children in a nurturing environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Organized educational and recreational activities to promote development and learning.
- Updated parents on children's progress and daily routines to ensure consistent care.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Ensured safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children, promoting their well-being.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Balanced children's schedules to integrate rest, learning, and play for holistic development.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
Teacher
Little Rascals Early Learning Center
Manvel
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social, emotional, and physical growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all students.
- Assessed student progress through observations and informal assessments.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance teamwork and communication skills.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for optimal learning experiences.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Front Desk Receptionist
Best Western Hotel
Manvel
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival at the hotel lobby.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes efficiently.
- Responded to guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of reservations and room assignments.
- Coordinated with housekeeping to ensure room readiness.
- Handled phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Processed payments and managed cash transactions securely.
- Assisted in training new front desk staff on procedures.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues in a timely fashion following established protocols.
- Explained policies and procedures to visitors.
- Completed basic bookkeeping and document filing.
- Prepared daily shift close reports and balanced cash register to accurately reflect transactions.
- Signed for packages, recorded deliveries, and distributed to personnel.
- Input customer data into reservation systems and updated to reflect room changes.
Barista
Starbucks
Pearland
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Prepared high-quality beverages following standardized recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace and equipment throughout shifts.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided excellent service experiences.
- Operated espresso machines, grinders, and blenders with efficiency and care.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed for operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Handled cash register operations, processed transactions, and managed customer payments.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
Crew Member
Chic-Fil-A
Pearland
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during busy shifts.
- Handled cash transactions accurately at the drive-thru window.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
Education
Manvel High School
Manvel, TexasSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXSkills
- Child supervision
- Meal preparation
- Activity organization
- Hygiene assistance
- Lesson planning
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Meal and snack preparation
- Reading and storytelling
- Structured routines
- Housekeeping
- Early childhood education
- Infant care experience
- School-age child care
- Transportation safety
- Early childhood development
- Sleep training
- CPR training
- Cash handling
- Food safety
- Inventory control
- Order management
- Communication skills
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe vehicle operation
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
- CPR certified
- Paraprofessional Certification
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Home
08.2025 - Current
Teacher
Little Rascals Early Learning Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Best Western Hotel
08.2024 - 02.2025
Barista
Starbucks
07.2022 - 11.2024
Crew Member
Chic-Fil-A
06.2021 - 09.2021
Manvel High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Alvin Community College