Nicole Kane
Chicago,IL
Summary
Caring and energetic nanny with over 28 years of childcare experience. Proficient in assimilating into a new family culture. Motivated to help children become happy and inquisitive about the world around them.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Gardner School
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Preschool Teacher
Village Montessori School
Flemington, NJ
08.1998 - 07.2024
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Private Nanny
Chis and Lucy Mackey
Bedford, NY
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Affectionately cared for 3 children ages, NB, 2, and 4 at beginning of employment
- Made healthy snacks and meals daily
- Supported mother by helping to safely store breastmilk
- Maintained a child friendly environment with engaging indoor and outdoor activities
- Transported children to and from school
- Took children on trips to local parks, museums, libraries, and swimming club
- Supported children in fostering independence and socialization
- Promoted language development skills through reading, storytelling, and free play
- Provided overnight care when parents periodically traveled abroad and out of state.
Private Nanny
Andrew and Deitzah Raby
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
Private Nanny
Melaina Prest
Chicago, IL
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Affectionately cared for 1 child age 18 months at beginning of employment
- Maintained a child friendly environment with engaging activities
- Maintained the child's laundry and living space
- Transported child to appointments, classes, and appointments
Private Nanny
Paul and Kristen Collier
Chicago, IL
11.2007 - 10.2013
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Private Nanny
Michael and Cheryl Nash
Flemington, NJ
08.1994 - 09.2007
- Affectionately cared for 3 children for 14 years as a live in nanny
- Helped develop the family schedule
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Provided overnight care when parents traveled
Education
High School Diploma -
North Union High School
Armstrong, IA05-1988
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Activities Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Household Management
- CPR training
- Infant Care
- Meal and snack preparation
- Early Childhood Development
Certification
- Montessori credential received-2001
- Nanny Stella Foundation for Nannies credential received-2022
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Gardner School
09.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Chis and Lucy Mackey
05.2019 - 08.2022
Private Nanny
Andrew and Deitzah Raby
07.2017 - 05.2019
Private Nanny
Melaina Prest
07.2014 - 01.2017
Private Nanny
Paul and Kristen Collier
11.2007 - 10.2013
Preschool Teacher
Village Montessori School
08.1998 - 07.2024
Private Nanny
Michael and Cheryl Nash
08.1994 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
North Union High School
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