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Sarah Meirs

Sarah Meirs

Early Childhood Educator
Amherst,MA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with over five years of experience fostering curiosity, confidence, and a sense of belonging in toddlers and young children. I began my journey after graduating from Smith College in 2020, discovering a deep passion for early childhood education during a happenstance summer nanny position. I soon found a role as a Lead Toddler Teacher at an Early Learning center in Seattle, where I found tremendous fulfillment in creating engaging, educational, and anti-bias curriculum, planning creative art projects, and building a warm community among educators, students, and families.

I transitioned to private nannying in 2024 to deepen my knowledge of the field and complete online coursework in Early Childhood Education at Bellevue College, with a focus on child development and anti-bias education. Now relocated back to Massachusetts, I am eager to contribute to a learning center that values a strong sense of community, celebrates multiculturalism and environmentalism, and is deeply committed to the holistic well-being and education of children.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Private Home
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Cared daily for children ages 8 months and 3 years for a private household
  • Planned and implemented educational activities to foster age appropriate development
  • Planned daily schedule tailored to children's interests and developmental needs
  • Oversaw household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and running errands
  • Provided transportation to school and extracurricular activities

Private Nanny

Private Home
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Cared for 3 year old child short term while parent was temporarily infirmed
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities focusing on ESL acquisition

Lead Toddler Teacher

Hilltop Children’s Center
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Fulfilled lead teacher responsibilities for a class of 12 toddlers between the ages of 2-4 years.
  • Planned and executed developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Designed and organized classroom environment to benefit development and classroom function.
  • Facilitated daily full-class excursions into the city.
  • Documented children's daily activities and development
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss and make plans to aid children's development and well-being.
  • Attended training sessions focused on pedagogy, child development, anti-racism, and diversity.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Interlake Childcare and Learning Center
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Cared for a class of up to 12 children between the ages of 15-32 months
  • Designed and implemented daily developmentally appropriate and engaging curriculum
  • Creating a daily feed for families of pictures and information through the Brightwheel app
  • Lead daily schedule, large and small group activities, games, music, and story-times
  • Provided emotional support to children and guided children's interactions to help them develop social emotional skills
  • Guided children through daily schedules and routines
  • Organized and decorated my classroom to be safe and functional as well as colorful and enriching for children
  • Communicated with parents though both daily messages and family-teacher conferences.
  • Communicated with a team and directing support teachers in my classroom
  • Collaborated with parents to support concerns and work together to aid children's development
  • Managed budget and sourced materials for classroom

Professional Nanny

Private Family Employer
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cared daily for a 4 year old child in temporary summer nanny position
  • Provided light housekeeping services including cooking and cleaning
  • Taught everyday skills and language.
  • Planned developmentally appropriate activities
  • Chaperoned excursions outside of the home

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington, WA

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies

Smith College
Northampton, MA
06.2020

Skills

Experienced caretaker for children ages 8 months to 4 years

Empathetic and attentive

Team player, good interpersonal skills

Patient and hardworking

Emotionally Supportive

Child CPR and First Aid

Trained in developmentally-Appropriate practices and anti-biased education

Software: Adobe Creative, Microsoft suite, Google drive

Timeline

Private Nanny

Private Home
09.2024 - 12.2025

Private Nanny

Private Home
07.2024 - 08.2024

Lead Toddler Teacher

Hilltop Children’s Center
08.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Toddler Teacher

Interlake Childcare and Learning Center
11.2021 - 06.2023

Professional Nanny

Private Family Employer
03.2021 - 08.2021

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Bellevue College

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies

Smith College
Sarah MeirsEarly Childhood Educator