Samira Manning
Shorewood
Summary
Compassionate childcare professional with State-Certified Childcare Worker training and experience with children newborn to school age. Dedicated to fostering safe, structured, and developmentally enriching environments while collaborating with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Parents Of Children
Plainfield, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Provided childcare for Children ages 3 years & 6 months, ensuring safety, emotional support, and age-appropriate engagement
- Established structured daily routines including meals, naps, hygiene, and learning activities to promote stability and independence
- Organized creative play, reading time, and educational activities to support language, motor, and social development
- Used positive reinforcement and gentle behavior guidance to encourage cooperation and emotional regulation
- Maintained open communication with parents, giving daily updates on routines, milestones, and behavior
Aupair /Live-In Nanny
Cultural Care
North Barrington, IL
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided full-time care for Three children (newborn, age 3, and 5; later ages 1.5, 5 and 7), ensuring safety, emotional support, and age-appropriate development
- Planned educational activities, crafts, games, and outings to promote physical, social, and cognitive growth
- Used positive guidance strategies to encourage cooperation, emotional regulation, and respectful behavior
- maintained open communication with parents regarding daily activities, developmental progress, and behavioral concers
Assistant Teacher
Kinderscheune Kreuz Christi
Weiden, Germany
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Created a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supported children's emotional and physical well-being
- Assisted the lead teacher with lesson planning, classroom activities, and learning centers
- Followed structured learning plans to support early literacy, motor skills, and social development
- Observed and documented children's development and progress
- Implanted positive behavior management strategies to encourage cooperation and respectful interactions
- Built strong relationships with children and families to support communication and student success
Intern Teacher's Assistant (Ages 3-7)
Kinderscheune Kreuz Christi
Weiden, Germany
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted with daily classroom routines, supervision, and care of children in a structured learning environment
- Supported teachers in leading educational activities, play-based learning, arts & crafts, music, and group projects
- Collaborated with teaching staff on lesson plans, special events, and classroom projects
Education
State-Certified Childcare Worker (Kinderpflege) - Early Childhood Education
BSZ Vocational School
Neustadt An Der Waldnaab, Germany 07-2021
High School Diploma -
Mittelschule Weiherhammer
Weiherhammer, Germany 07-2019
Skills
- Child Supervision & Safety (Infants to School Age)
- Behavior Guidance & Positive Reinforcement
- Observation & Data Collection on Child Development
- Lesson/Activity Planning for Skill-Building
- Parent & Team Communication
- Routine & Structure Implementation
- Collaboration with Teachers & Therapists
- Patience, Empathy & Emotional Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Parents Of Children
08.2025 - Current
Aupair /Live-In Nanny
Cultural Care
10.2023 - 08.2025
Assistant Teacher
Kinderscheune Kreuz Christi
08.2021 - 08.2022
Intern Teacher's Assistant (Ages 3-7)
Kinderscheune Kreuz Christi
09.2019 - 08.2021
State-Certified Childcare Worker (Kinderpflege) - Early Childhood Education
BSZ Vocational School
High School Diploma -
Mittelschule Weiherhammer