Melissa King
Dunedin
Summary
Experienced professional nanny and private educator with a warm and nurturing approach. Demonstrated expertise in working with children of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds in both academic and non-academic settings. Utilizes a natural, respectful, genuine, and gentle approach to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. Exhibits exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. Maintains high emotional intelligence and excels in written and verbal communication. Knowledgeable and skilled in guiding the development of each unique child within their unique family dynamic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny, On-Call / Vacation
Okonkwo, Wert, Backman Families
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the safety and care of young children while their parents are working or socializing.
- Provide full charge care for children of all ages, including infants, completing all necessary tasks i.e. diapers, bottles, feeding, play, tummy time, naps, managing of daily schedule, and performing bedtime routines.
- Play games and outdoor activities, including swimming. Practice sports of interest, piano, and baking. Teach new games to foster growth and development of critical thinking skills, good sportsmanship, and other skills.
- Read books together leading meaningful conversations and participate in imaginative play.
- Supervise children on play area and pool to help develop physical and social skills.
- Encourage children to be understanding and patient with others while utilizing teachable moments to continuously shape character and behavior in a positive manner.
- Help children complete homework assignments and school projects. Drive children to after school sports and activities.
- Establish lasting, professional and warm connections with families and children.
- Administer basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Professional Private Home Educator / Nanny / Family Assistant
Carrasco Family, (HP, HNW)
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed an active calendar of appointments for the children, including school, sports, extracurricular lessons, and travel.
- Performed all duties as a Private Educator during covid and a School Liaison and full time Tutor once the children were reenrolled in school.
- Tutored children (ESL) across all subjects, assisting with homework and school projects that resulted in tremendous improvement in all children's grades and skills.
- Provided weekday and weekend full charge overnight nanny services when parents traveled both nationally and internationally.
- Organized fun enrichment and educational games and activities, emphasized reading as pleasure which increased children's interest in literature.
- Supported and provided skills coaching to manage ADD within the home and school environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Transported children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum tp meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Purchased gifts and food for birthday parties and social events. Attended with the children.
Professional Private Home Educator / Teaching Nanny / House Manager
Backman Family (UHNW, Twin Boys)
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the safety, well-being, care, and development of young children.
- Worked on a team.
- Managed daily routines. Provided healthy meals and snacks.
- Craft developmentally appropriate instructional activities and educational activities.
- Traveled with family on vacations and provided broad learning opportunities and experiences.
- Provided daily instruction. Graded homework, quizzes and classwork to report on progress of student achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Met with students and parents to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops and National Homeschool Conventions.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play or school room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional growth.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Coordinated with outside vendors to provide supplies, maintenance, and equipment for staff.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Kindergarten Teacher
Covenant Academy Florida
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Educator at a private, university model school with students 3 days at school and 2 days at home.
- Teacher of a combined K-2 classroom History and Science and Kindergarten morning classroom instruction.
- Co-teacher and organizer for the music education department, including all performance-based student programs.
- Developed project-based, literature enriched curriculum for K-2.
- Provided parent training for homeschool success and organization.
- Completed readiness testing for preschoolers entering kindergarten.
- Conducted all classroom teaching (math, reading, phonics, language, science, history) for up to 16 students.
- Organized and coordinated extracurricular activities, field trips, and fundraising activities.
- Advocated for positive classroom management, motivation, and high academic standards and ideals.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Homeschool Community Leader and Educator
Lighthouse Christian Homeschool Academy
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Founding Board Member, Teacher, and Volunteer for a 501(c)(3) homeschool co-operative in Tarpon Springs, FL serving 120+ students PreK - 12.
- Provided oversight of curriculum selection and classroom implementation.
- Classroom Teacher for various subjects and ages Pre K - 8th.
- Planned events for students and families, promoting positive relationships and deep sense of community.
- Supported the work of the Board and families with consultation and coaching.
- Coordinated and implemented Teen Pact for 3rd-8th grade that focused on citizenship, legislative processes and field trip to Tallahassee to participate in the statewide program.
- Founding Advisor to the Student Government Association. Guided students in leadership skills, Robert's Rules of Order, Elections, School wide activities and events.
- Contributed to successful hiring processes of teachers by vetting and interviewing applicants.
- Planned and led activities to develop students physical, emotional, spiritual, and social growth.
- Helped to establish community norms and ground rules for a successful well run organization.
- Attended the Florida Parent Educator conferences yearly for continuing education.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Educated young people.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Huntingdon College
Montgomery, AL12-1992
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Service-oriented, proactive care
- Child development expertise
- Screen Free/ Limited Screen Preference
- Early Childhood Education, BA
- Nutrition, Natural Health, & Wellness
- Loving, energetic, joyful, and playful
- Child-led play & Educational activity planning
- Fosters a love of reading and learning
- Superior communication skills
- People Oriented
- Collaborative & Confident
- Passport
- Valid Driver's license
Timeline
Professional Nanny, On-Call / Vacation
Okonkwo, Wert, Backman Families
05.2021 - Current
Professional Private Home Educator / Nanny / Family Assistant
Carrasco Family, (HP, HNW)
01.2019 - 04.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Covenant Academy Florida
08.2017 - 02.2019
Professional Private Home Educator / Teaching Nanny / House Manager
Backman Family (UHNW, Twin Boys)
07.2015 - 05.2021
Homeschool Community Leader and Educator
Lighthouse Christian Homeschool Academy
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Huntingdon College
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