Nicole Churchill-Jones

Long term nanny (3.5 years) for children - 18 months and 3 years old at start of employment. Job ended when children enrolled in school full time.

• Provided all aspects of full time care including proxy parent duties when parents traveled.
• Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
• Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
• Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
• Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
• Ensured a safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
• Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
• Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.
• Taught children everyday skills and language through play.
• Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities.
• Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

At home educator for a 3rd grade student with ADHD, behvioral and learning challenges during COVID. Job ended when parents choose to have the student return to public school for social reasons.

• Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience, and customize lesson plans to meet student needs. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to accommodate and challenge student.
• Balanced educational, physical, and emotional needs during challenging COVID times.
• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for student.
• Supplemented science lessons with fun and exciting experiments and activities.
• Promoted a love of reading by helping to choose books of interest to the student and offering personalized recommendations based on individual interests.

Taught English through an online platform to foreign students. Job ended, by my choice, when contract expired.

• Excelled at teaching 5 year old foreign students English through fun and engaging lessons.
• Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
• Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
• Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.

Assisted and taught students in self contained classrooms and as an aide in the grade level classroom. Job ended when student numbers required fewer EAs.

• Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
• Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision-making.

Provided individualized support for students and teachers. Job ended when I took another position with the same school.

• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions recess.
• Stepped in to a substitute Librarian position, creating lesson plans and efficiently running the school library for 5 months.

Long term Nanny and educator for Children ages 1 and 3 at start of 5-year long employment. Job ended when the family moved and students were in school full time.

• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Provided educational materials to challenge gifted children at an emotionally appropriate level.
• Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
• Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
• Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.

Provided all forms of care to newborn twins through the age of 4. After age 4, provided periodic care for twins and younger sibling. Job ended when children started preschool.

• Maintained a calm and soothing environment for newborns by utilizing gentle sounds, soft lighting, and comforting touch techniques during care activities.
• Enhanced infant care quality by implementing evidence-based newborn care practices and protocols.
• Supported breastfeeding mother.
• Enjoyed teaching and educating babies and toddlers.
• Provided care while parents were traveling out of town.

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