Stephanie Buja

a short summer nanny position - scheduled to conclude at the end of August 2024! Baby was 9 months old at the start of the position and we have a wonderful and warm relationship.

I assist with feeds, making bottles, keeping her on a schedule. Taking the baby out for walks and enrichment outings, making sure her development is expanding!

• Assisting children with autism, behavioral and learning disorders on IEP's within general education classrooms.
• Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
• Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
• Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management plans.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
• Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
• Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
• Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
• Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP goal progress.
• Established rapport with students, using positive reinforcement and genuine empathy to build trust and encourage open communication.
• Left this position mid-year after the covid isolation guideline was dropped!

• Resolved conflicts between two children using effective communication techniques that fostered empathy and respect among peers.
• Developed strong rapport with parents, communicating daily updates on their children''s progress and needs.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

• Paused my teaching career to focus more on working for families and providing a service I have a true passion for and building more hands-on skills.
• I love helping families and watching children blossom right in front of my eyes! These two children were 4 months and 4 years when I began with them.
• I did laundry, dishes, prepared bottles, cooked meals, kept a record of the day, took the children to various outings, created sensory activities for all ages and stages, tidied bedrooms, sleep trained with parental support, weaned from pacifiers and bottles when ready, potty trained, played, build with blocks, grocery shopped and so much more, I've truly done it all! I enjoy working as a team to put the children's needs first and becoming a whole family caregiver.
• I have a true passion for child development and have personal experience with ADHD and autism in children under 10 through this career path.
• Enhanced children's' emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
• Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
• Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
• Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
• Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
• Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
• Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
• Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
• Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.

• Worked here shortly before deciding to leave early education for a family! Managed a classroom of 17 students aged 15m-2.9 alongside a cheerful co-teacher.
• Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
• Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
• Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
• Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans.

• Used teaching strategies gold to complete curriculum with two additional teachers in a preschool classroom (Ages 2.9-4)
• Logged developmental milestones, kept tight communication with parents and staff, performed parent-teacher conferences, planned and executed developmentally appropriate activities to keep children engaged and stimulated.
• Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
• Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.

• I taught at this center as an infant/toddler teacher (16mos-2.9) in an integrated classroom implementing handson handwritten curriculum.
• Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
• Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
• Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
• Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
• Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.

• Received classroom of the month while performing to the best of my ability with an infant - toddler age group (6Wks-15m)
• Worked beside a co teacher implementing center curriculum into their daily activities, as well as keeping up high level communication with their families.

• I worked as a toddler (2-2.9) teacher full time here, and I quickly was able to form connections and lines of communication with the staff and parents
• I love this age group and had a great relationship with my families! Circle time is my favorite thing to do as a teacher, I love to engage with my little friends and watch them learn from one another as well as from me! My co teacher and I worked wonderfully together and wrote our curriculum together every month, and developed individualized plans for our students.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

• I worked for a short time as a regular assistant for a home daycare with infant-kindergarten aged children
• It was a wonderful experience but i left to pursue a career in early education as I wanted my work with children to be more along an educational line

• I worked as an assistant teacher with mainly the preschool group here for
• I loved the job, I thrived in the environment and my childcare career was kickstarted

• I loved working here! As a lifeguard i was responsible for the safety of many people at once
• I walked 8-12 miles a day while ensuring the safety of guests under high and low pressure situations
• I wasn't highly trained and was always being tested on my skills with CPR and many other lifesaving techniques on all forms of children, adults, and infants
• I preformed first aid frequently on kids of all ages and i loved helping them feel better and watching them have the time of their lives! I perfected communicating with adults as well as children and have this job to thank for it
• Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
• Promoted water safety awareness with educational presentations to community groups.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in lifeguarding and water safety education.
• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
• Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
• Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
• Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
• Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
• Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.

• I babysit for some of the most wonderful children! I am a pro with bedtime routines and enjoy bringing my own child along to learn/help!
• I continue to babysit for children of all ages whenever I am available through the week. I have a dedicated roster of families near and far I rotate through!