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Sierra Metcalf
Raleigh,NC
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Summary
Energetic nanny 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
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Central Vermont, Children's AcademyBarre, VT
Lead Teacher
2016.11 - 2023.10 (6 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
FamilysBarre, VT
Regular Babysitter
2015.01 - 2023.10 (8 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Worked to keep home areas neat and tidy.
- Occupied and entertained children with age-appropriate games, toys, movies and coloring books.
- Reacted quickly in emergency situations and used good judgment under stress.
- Read stories to children to promote literacy and promote love of reading.
- Transported children to and from activities according to daily schedule.
- Supervised children and activities while exhibiting safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
- Reported accidents, injuries or hazards to promote safety and security for children.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
Trambert/Kylstra Family Chapel Hill, NC
Private nanny
2024.01 - 2026.07 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Macdonald/Murray FamilyRaleigh, NC
Private Nanny
2023.01 - 2023.12 (11 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Neddo FamilyBarre, VT
Part-Time Nanny
2015.03 - 2021.01 (5 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Arts and crafts, carved pumpkins, took pictures, baking and cooking
- Developed a night time and morning time routine
- Went on family vacations with them and helped keep the children entertained and behavior calm
- Practice hygiene as soon as the children walk in by washing their hands
- Provide supervision and guidance during free play
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- 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.
Education
Spaulding Union High SchoolBarre, VT
from Liberal Arts and General Studies
07.2019
University Overview
Community College of VermontMontpelier, VT
Some College (No Degree) from Early Childhood Education
University Overview
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Childhood Development
- Housekeeping
- Early Childhood Development
- Activity Planning
- Social Skill Development
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Infant Care
- Meal and Snack Preparation
- Good Decision Making
- Enrichment Activities
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Rule Setting
- Boundary Setting
- Toilet Training
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
- Parent Interaction
- Child Supervision
- Safety Instruction
Certification
- Certified in several Head Start trainings that include, child abuse, mandated reporter, shaken baby syndrome etc.
Timeline
Private nanny
Trambert/Kylstra Family
2024.01 - 2026.07 (2 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Private Nanny
Macdonald/Murray Family
2023.01 - 2023.12 (11 education.months_Label)
Lead Teacher
Central Vermont, Children's Academy
2016.11 - 2023.10 (6 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Part-Time Nanny
Neddo Family
2015.03 - 2021.01 (5 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)
Regular Babysitter
Familys
2015.01 - 2023.10 (8 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Spaulding Union High School
from Liberal Arts and General Studies
Community College of Vermont
Some College (No Degree) from Early Childhood Education