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Michaela Meiners

Columbia,MO

Summary

Professional care provider with strong background in nurturing and supporting children's development. Skilled in creating engaging activities, ensuring safety, and fostering positive environment. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving tangible results. Reliable, patient, and adept at managing changing needs and schedules.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nanny

Laura Smith
03.2024 - Current
  • Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self-regulation.
  • Maintained household duties, meal preparation, laundry, and daily routines.
  • Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Negotiated conflicts among siblings, teaching valuable lessons in communication and compromise.

Edward's Mill

College Of The Ozarks
05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by educating guest on the history of the mill and quality of our products.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.

Faculty Services

College Of The Ozarks
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Grading students tests, quizzes, essays, and homework.
  • Liaison between faculty and students.
  • Assisted in scheduling faculty office hours and campus events.
  • Creating an inviting and approachable atmosphere for students to find help.

Residence Assistant

College Of The Ozarks
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted with move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.
  • Optimized roommate relations by mediating conflicts professionally when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of resident incidents, submitting detailed reports to appropriate personnel for follow-up action.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using feedback surveys from participants, making adjustments as needed for future events.
  • Collaborated with fellow Residence Assistants to create cohesive programming for overall hall improvements.
  • Established trust with residents through active listening skills while maintaining confidentiality in sensitive situations.
  • Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and environment.

Education

Family Studies: Family & Marriage And Social Work

College of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
05-2024

Skills

  • Infant care experience
  • Safety awareness
  • Emotional support
  • Early childhood education

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Family Nanny

Laura Smith
03.2024 - Current

Faculty Services

College Of The Ozarks
08.2022 - 05.2023

Edward's Mill

College Of The Ozarks
05.2021 - 12.2023

Residence Assistant

College Of The Ozarks
08.2020 - 05.2021

Family Studies: Family & Marriage And Social Work

College of The Ozarks
Michaela Meiners