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Sara Elizabeth Pearson

Summary

Energetic Nanny and Childcare worker experienced watching children and leading fun activities in home settings. Successful in keeping environment organized and instructing children in safe behaviors. Well-versed in caring for children with special dietary, emotional or physical considerations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Rienholdt Family
Spencer, IA
06.2019 - Current
  • Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
  • Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.

Paraprofessional

Spencer Community School District
Spencer, IA
06.2022 - Current
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.

Childcare Worker

Trinity Preschool
Spencer, IA
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA
05.2022

Skills

  • Educational Support
  • Childcare Techniques
  • Activity and Event Planning
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Dependable
  • Certified in Early Childhood Education
  • Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
  • Light Housekeeping
  • People-Oriented
  • Cheerful and Energetic
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Academic Support
  • Emotionally Supportive
  • Active Listener
  • Meal and Snack Preparation
  • Friendly
  • Reliable
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Spencer Community School District
06.2022 - Current

Childcare Worker

Trinity Preschool
03.2020 - 12.2021

Nanny

Rienholdt Family
06.2019 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Iowa Lakes Community College

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