Barbara Smith
Raleigh
Summary
Creative, compassionate and highly dependable nanny who has more than 10 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 14 years old. Flexible caregiver who can handle unexpected changes in schedule or situations with ease, grace and confidence. Dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent and happy people who will carry those traits on into adulthood.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Care.com Inc
Raleigh, NC
11.2018 - Current
- Maintain a complete schedule for two children ages 3-10 and parents to coordinate play dates, sports practices, music recitals, parent-teacher conferences and other important meetings, as well as to ensure the family is all home for dinner together at least two nights per week.
- Assist the children with their homework, school projects, reading assignments and studying after school.
- Prepare nutritious meals for the children or the family four times per week, ensuring adherence to strict allergen guidelines.
Nanny
Select Sitters
Raleigh, NC
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Observed children during studying, extracurricular activities, playing and when getting ready for or getting out of bed to ensure there were no signs of illness or injury.
- Created 10 age-appropriate monthly activities for the children that included putting on plays that they wrote, creating art projects, visiting local museums and spending the afternoon at the park or beach.
- Performed light housekeeping and errand duties such as dusting, washing dishes and stopping at the post office.
Daycare Teacher
The Learning Experience
Raleigh, NC
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Designed, planned and hosted age-appropriate activities for 40 students that taught children about numbers, colors, letters and shapes.
- Provided children with safety knowledge that included holding an adult’s hand when crossing the street, how to say no to strangers and what to do in case of a fire.
- Met with parents and other daycare teachers on a regular basis to discuss children’s progress and create new programs to help them succeed in the daycare and beyond.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCAssociate of Arts - Elementary Education
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NCSkills
- Childcare
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning and scheduling
- Behavior management techniques
- Household chores
- First aid
- Multitasking
- Good decision making
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies - (2021)
- The Nanny Network - (2019)
Certifications and Licenses
- North Carolina Teaching Certification - (Updated 2022)
- Certified Nanny and Childcare Provider (NCP) - (2019)
- Certified Professional Nanny and Childcare Provider (PNCP) - (2017)
- Aquatics & Water Safety Certification, American Red Cross - (2016)
- CPR and First Aid Certification, American Red Cross - (2015)
Training
- Nutrition and Cooking Training Course, American Fitness Professionals and Associates - (2018)
- Water Safety Training - (2016)
- Infant Care Training - (2015)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Skilled educator who uses creative and personalized methods and has experience in teaching and tutoring children in preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school.
- Excellent communication and comprehension skills that include verbal and written communication in English, Spanish and French.
- Socially perceptive and able to determine whether children and adults alike are having a rough time or otherwise uncomfortable in a situation, even if they don’t verbally say so.
- Quality decision maker who can quickly weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the options available in a situation and make the choice that is best for the children.
- Responsible driver who performs routine vehicle maintenance and has never been in an accident or received a ticket.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Hobbies and Interests
I volunteer as a daycare provider at a local homeless shelter so that parents can be free to search for jobs or otherwise try to better the lives of their families. I also enjoy spending time at the beach, doing yoga and performing in the local theater.
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Care.com Inc
11.2018 - Current
Nanny
Select Sitters
09.2014 - 10.2018
Daycare Teacher
The Learning Experience
06.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Durham Technical Community College