Sarah Rodenkirch
Woodridge,IL
Summary
I am a driven childcare professional who adores caring for children. I have over seven years of experience caring for children who range in age from newborn to 14. I am highly focused on fostering positive relationships with the children I care for and their parents. I believe in gentle parenting techniques which include being child led and natural consequences. I have expertise in maintaining families' ever changing schedules in order to keep children happy and healthy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny/ House Manager
Bonuso Family
09.2022 - Current
- Children were 8 and 10 at the start of this job.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Part Time mother's helper
Grover Family
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Temporary Nanny
Booth Family
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Children were 4, 2 and 4 months old during this position.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Special education teaching assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted children with a wide variety of special education needs succeed in the classroom.
- Supported several classroom teachers in implementing developmentally-appropriate curriculum for groups of students.
- Used computers, audiovisual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Supported students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, promoting inclusion and fostering a positive learning environment.
Full time nanny
Lonis Family
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepared 4 children for their day.
- Children were 7, 5, 5, and 4 at the start of this job.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Summer Nanny
Ross Family
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Cared for newborn twins for the first four months of their lives.
- Provided guidance to parents on best practices for soothing fussy newborns using various techniques such as swaddling or baby massage.
- Adapted daily activity plans to accommodate changing infant needs as they grew and developed new skills over time.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Butler University
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Certified in adult & pediatric first aid and CPR
- Excellent driving record Experience transporting children in my personal vehicle and using a family car
- Excellent home cook Experience cooking meals for families
Timeline
Nanny/ House Manager
Bonuso Family
09.2022 - Current
Temporary Nanny
Booth Family
07.2022 - 07.2022
Part Time mother's helper
Grover Family
10.2019 - Current
Special education teaching assistant
Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2019 - 09.2022
Full time nanny
Lonis Family
08.2018 - 06.2019
Summer Nanny
Ross Family
05.2018 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Butler University
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