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Melissa Janssen

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced with nurturing and developing children in supportive environment. Utilizes strong organizational skills and adaptability to manage daily routines and respond to changing needs. Knowledge of effective communication and problem-solving to foster positive and engaging atmosphere.

Diligent nanny with solid foundation in childcare and household management. Successfully nurtured and supported children through developmental stages while maintaining safe and engaging environment. Demonstrated organizational skills and adaptability in managing daily routines and unexpected changes.

Work History

Private Nanny

Carroll Family
2024 - 2025
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments for school age and toddler age children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Private Nanny

Cheesbrough Family
2023 - 2024
  • Developed and implemented daily routines to enhance children's learning and development.
  • Coordinated educational activities based on individual interests and developmental needs.
  • Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to promote positive social interactions.
  • Prepared healthy meals and snacks, adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Maintained a safe and stimulating environment for children through regular safety checks.
  • Fostered open communication with parents regarding children's progress and well-being.
  • Organized playdates and extracurricular activities to encourage socialization and skill-building.
  • 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.

Private Nanny

Chambliss Family
2020 - 2022
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.

Private Nanny

Nair Family
2017 - 2020
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.


Private Nanny

Davis Family
2010 - 2016
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lompoc High School
Lompoc, Ca
06.1994

Skills

  • Care for premature twins
  • Experience with school-age twins
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Encouraging positive behavior
  • Valid driver's license
  • Supportive atmosphere
  • Creative arts and crafts
  • leading with a patient, sensitive, and loving heart
  • many years of being the calm in a storm for families
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • creative nature loving spirit
  • promoting a healthy lifestyle
  • Household Management
  • Music and dance encouragement
  • Creative play
  • Childhood development
  • Structured routines
  • Heartsaver CPR AED

Timeline

Private Nanny

Carroll Family
2024 - 2025

Private Nanny

Cheesbrough Family
2023 - 2024

Private Nanny

Chambliss Family
2020 - 2022

Private Nanny

Nair Family
2017 - 2020

Private Nanny

Davis Family
2010 - 2016

High School Diploma -

Lompoc High School