Misty Dawson
Cave Creek,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and reliable nanny with extensive experience at Sarah and Peter Krahenbuhl, skilled in early childhood development and infant care. Known for fostering strong communication with parents and enhancing children's emotional well-being through attentive care. First aid and CPR certified, I promote physical activity and create engaging learning experiences for children.
Knowledgeable nanny with solid background in all age childcare, creating safe and nurturing environments for children. Skilled in developing age appropriate and engaging activities that promote learning and development. Demonstrated ability to manage household tasks and maintain open communication with parents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Sarah and Peter Krahenbuhls
02.2020 - Current
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepare meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Organize and clean home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Encourage physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Develop strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Transport children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Enhance children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Support children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Nanny
Elizabeth and Joe Mora
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Nanny
Alyssa and Steve Ferry
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
Paraprofessional
Stevensville Elementary School
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05-1995
Skills
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Teaching empathy
- Cheerful and energetic
- Meal preparation
- Early childhood development
- First aid and CPR certified
- Epipen trained
Accomplishments
- Supervised groups of children aged newborn to 5 years in church daycare.
- Caregiver and at-home school facilitator for family with 4 young children.
- Achieved better behavior through effectively helping with point system for rewards.
- Raised 4 amazing children
Certification
- Drivers License with a clean driving record – ArizonaDepartment of Motor Vehicles.
- International Nanny Association Membership (INA Member) – International Nanny Association.
- CPR Certification
- Positive Discipline Parent Educator Certificate – Positive Discipline Association.
Timeline
Nanny
Elizabeth and Joe Mora
03.2024 - 12.2024
Nanny
Sarah and Peter Krahenbuhls
02.2020 - Current
Nanny
Alyssa and Steve Ferry
06.2017 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional
Stevensville Elementary School
08.2013 - 10.2016
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Palomar College
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