Rachael-Lynne Bush
Branford,Connecticut
Summary
Highly-motivated job seeker with a history of private childcare for 8 years and volunteer office administration assistant for a University. Skilled in working within high volume, strenuous environments while keeping professional composure. Reliable individual with flexible schedule and desire to help children of all ages and disabilities reach full potential. Handles diverse child and household priorities while applying organizational and multitasking abilities. Responsible and diligent with strong communication skills. Committed to maintaining parent objectives while being compassionate and caring with the children. Recent graduate of Post University obtaining BS in Psychology with a diligent focus on social work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Parent Of Child
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Private Nanny
Parent Of Child
08.2016 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, help with daily hygiene routine such as brushing teeth and washing hands before and after every meal.
- Transported children to and from school.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age appropriate educational components.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support both children with their social and emotional growth.
- Supervised children when playing in and out of residence.
- Monitored screen time usage while promoting healthy physical activities and play.
- Assisted with light cooking and meal prep.
- Helped with homework assignments.
- Facilitated caring and compassionate relationships with children and parents.
- Communicated with child with Autism at age appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster good relationship.
Private Nanny
Parent Of Child
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
Financial Aid Administrative Assistant
University Of New Haven
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Maintained front office on Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, Move In Days.
- Organized important flyers and pamphlets for income students and families.
- Made copies of scholarship applications for student and families.
- Instructed appropriate location to student and families when entering the office.
- Organized a swift and orderly meeting schedule between student and families with appropriate financial aid counselor.
- Data entry
- Check-Ins and Check-Outs of office.
- Filing
- Assisted financial aid counselors with special tasks for those particular days.
- Assisted counselors with their time management when meeting with families due to high volume.
- Provided excellent customer service to students and parents, answering inquiries about available financial aid programs.
Professional Nanny
Nannies As Needed
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bedtime Routines
- Mostly stayed after bedtime while parents were out for the evening.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2024
Skills
- Infant Care
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Transportation safety
- Teaching Empathy
- Problem-Solving
- Educational Activities
- Child psychology knowledge
- Household Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Homework Assistance
- Schedule Management
- Medication Administration
- Toddler care experience
- Parent Interaction
- Organization and Time Management
- Calm Under Pressure
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft Word
- MS Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Team building
Timeline
Private Nanny
Parent Of Child
01.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Parent Of Child
05.2019 - 08.2020
Private Nanny
Parent Of Child
08.2016 - Current
Professional Nanny
Nannies As Needed
04.2015 - 06.2015
Financial Aid Administrative Assistant
University Of New Haven
01.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Post University
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