Riley Bender
Hayesville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nanny with extensive experience in delivering exceptional care and educational support for children. Proven track record of managing daily routines, creating engaging activities, and promoting academic growth while maintaining a safe environment. Core competencies include effective communication, creativity, and fostering positive learning experiences, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities to enhance children
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forest School Teacher
COSM Academy
Hayesville , NC
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for students in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Organized and supervised field trips, school events and activities.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress or difficulties encountered during the course of study.
- Attended professional development workshops related to educational trends, pedagogy and instructional technologies.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Developed and implemented outdoor recreation activities such as foraging, scavenger hunts, mud kitchens, and hiking.
- Provided educational information about the natural environment during outdoor activities.
- Conducted pre-activity checklists to ensure all necessary equipment was available for each program session.
- Alleviated issues which arose between students to maintain positive, fun environment.
Live-Out Nanny
Emilee Saldaya
Hayesville, NC
09.2020 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Maintained an orderly and clean environment for the children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Planned engaging activities like arts and crafts projects, outdoor games.
- Ensured safety at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated with other nannies or family members who provide childcare services.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Provided overnight care as needed, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Live-Out Nanny
Julia & Kyle Hempe
Hayesville, NC
09.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Transported children to school or other activities when necessary.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
Summer Camp Director
COSM Academy
Hayesville, NC
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed fun educational lessons to increase campers' knowledge and understanding of nature, science, and the outdoors.
- Supervised campers in all activities to ensure safety at all times.
- Assisted campers in developing problem-solving abilities by providing positive reinforcement and encouragement during difficult tasks.
- Coordinated diverse thematic activities on a weekly basis.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress throughout the summer program.
- Encouraged teamwork among groups of campers by creating team building exercises.
- Created an inclusive environment where everyone felt welcome regardless of differences in backgrounds or beliefs.
- Showed patience with every camper while helping them navigate challenging scenarios or emotions.
- Guided children in identifying local flora and fauna.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hayesville High School
Hayesville, NC06-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Tri County Community College
Murphy, NCLicensed Massage And Bodywork Therapist
Western North Carolina School of Massage
Asheville, NC05-2017
Forest School Teaching
Forest School Teacher Institute
Online04-2023
Forest School Teaching
Wholly Wild, Woodsong Forest School
McDonald, TN05-2023
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Activity planning
- Critical thinking development
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
Affiliations
- Herbalism
- Massage Therapy
- Yoga
- Hiking
- Art
- Cooking
- Traveling
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Forest School Teacher Certified
Websites
About Me
I have a fierce passion of working with children and the outdoors. I am dedicated in my work and put my all into anything that I do. I am willing to grow with the right family and continue my education with the needs of the children. My goal is to create and establish an environment where each child feels a sense of belonging and comfort. I believe that nature has its own way of impacting respect, love, and compassion with educational enrichment, safe risk taking, self confidence and social skills. Nature sparks awe and wonder and brings children alive and back to their roots. When I am not working, you will find me pursuing other heartfelt passions such as massage therapy, herbalism, gardening, music, and spending time with friends and family.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Julia & Kyle Hempe
09.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Director
COSM Academy
04.2024 - 08.2024
Forest School Teacher
COSM Academy
03.2022 - 08.2024
Live-Out Nanny
Emilee Saldaya
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hayesville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Tri County Community College
Licensed Massage And Bodywork Therapist
Western North Carolina School of Massage
Forest School Teaching
Forest School Teacher Institute
Forest School Teaching
Wholly Wild, Woodsong Forest School
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