Sarah Myers
Summary
Professional caregiver with extensive experience in childcare and development. Known for creating safe, engaging, and nurturing environments. Consistently collaborates well with families and adapts to dynamic needs, ensuring well-being and growth of children. Key skills include effective communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nanny
Private
07.2023 - Current
- Provide daily care for a nine-month-old, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
- Ensured a safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.
- Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor play sessions or participation in organized sports teams.
- Supported children''s emotional growth by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
Professional Nanny
Private
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered daily care and maintained parental communication via Huckleberry App for a five-month-old
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote growth
- Ensured a safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
Co-Lead Teacher
CPCFCC (Catonsville Child Care Center)
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned and executed engaging, thematic learning activities for a four-year-old classroom
- Supported the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of students through effective classroom management and behavioral support strategies
- Facilitated daily parent communication and student progress reports using Procare software
- Organized activities to promote students' social, physical and emotional development.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and assessment data for accurate reporting purposes.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Professional Nanny
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided daily care and communication for a twelve-month-old
- Created engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and managed household chores related to childcare
Professional Nanny
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Offered daily care and parental communication for a three-year-old
- Designed educational activities to support developmental needs
Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher
Relay Children’s Center
10.2015 - 07.2020
- Fostered social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through lesson planning and engaging activities
- Led, trained, and supervised assistant teachers
- Developed programs for children with special medical and physical needs and coordinated family events
- Communicated regularly with families through emails, newsletters, and progress conferences
- Promoted language development by introducing new vocabulary words during daily lessons and activities.
- Managed a classroom of 15 students, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Provided ongoing support to children with special needs, working closely with families and specialists to meet individual goals.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Teaching Assistant
The Watson Hall School
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Intern
Hillcrest Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Family Child Care Provider
Private
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Assisted children with homework tasks to reinforce their understanding of school subjects while building confidence in their academic abilities.
- Established strong relationships with parents to facilitate open communication about child progress and concerns.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Education
A.A. - Early Childhood Education
Catonsville Community College of Baltimore
05.2015
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Newborn Care Proficiency
- Positive Discipline Methods
- Behavior management techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Toddler Care Knowledge
- Social skill development
- Educational activity planning
- Infant care experience
- Child development expertise
Certification
- MSDE ECC Level 3
- Infant and Adult First Aid and CPR Certification
- 61
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Private
07.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny
Private
01.2023 - 06.2023
Co-Lead Teacher
CPCFCC (Catonsville Child Care Center)
03.2022 - 11.2022
Professional Nanny
10.2021 - 02.2022
Professional Nanny
09.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Two-Year-Old Teacher
Relay Children’s Center
10.2015 - 07.2020
Intern
Hillcrest Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Teaching Assistant
The Watson Hall School
07.2014 - 10.2015
Family Child Care Provider
Private
06.2010 - 06.2013
A.A. - Early Childhood Education
Catonsville Community College of Baltimore