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Tanya Ferrara

Pleasant Hill,CA

Summary

Experienced with creating nurturing environment for children. Utilizes engaging activities to promote development and learning. Knowledge of managing schedules and adapting to unique needs of each child.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nanny

Patricia and Michael Allum
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self-regulation.
  • Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
  • Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Assisted school-aged children with homeschooling, homework completion, ensuring timely submission of assignments while reinforcing study habits.
  • Fostered a nurturing and supportive environment by consistently addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child.
  • Maintained open and effective communication with parents about children's progress and daily activities, ensuring peace of mind.
  • Cultivated love for reading in children by regularly reading to and with them, improving their literacy skills.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by being patient and understanding listener.
  • Managed children's schedules and transportation to extracurricular activities, optimizing their daily routines.

Family Nanny

Christina and Ade Henderson
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self-regulation.
  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.

Moving Coordinator / Accounts Payable

Waters Moving & Storage
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provide financial, administrative and clerical support
  • Process received and closed payments
  • Verify and reconcile invoices
  • Print bill ladings
  • Draft proposals, filing, inventory

Clerk / Barista

Safeway / Starbucks
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Greeting and engaging with customers
  • Operating register and handling cash
  • Complying with health, sanitation and safety policies
  • Collaborate with managers (i.e
  • Inventory & restocking)
  • Training new employees
  • Following opening procedures

Behavioral Technician

Juvo Autism and Behavioral Health
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Provide direct care with clients in a one on one setting
  • Implementing plans with supervisor
  • Collect and record data of patient behavior
  • Collaborating, communicating and assist with training
  • Providing a safe and supportive environment
  • Maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Carry out clinical assessments and other administrative duties
  • Attend training to acquire further knowledge

Customer Service

Round Table
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Greeting and assisting customers
  • Operating standard kitchen machines and utensils
  • Maintaining a clean and organized store
  • Restocking supplies in an orderly manner
  • Operating registers and handling cash
  • Taking food orders
  • Counting register tills

Bus Driver / Counselor

Adventure Day Camp
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Implement a weekly schedule for the camp
  • Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week
  • Identify and respond to camper behavior
  • Ensure a clean and organized environment while obeying all traffic laws
  • Assisting with incident reports, logbook and daily attendance
  • Following all emergency and safety procedures
  • Driving students to and from home and camp
  • Ensuring safety and satisfaction with students and parents
  • Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route

Education

Associate Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Diablo Valley College
06.2010

High School Diploma -

Las Lomas High School
06.2004

Skills

  • QuickBook
  • Clover
  • Authorizenet
  • Communication
  • Writing
  • Organization
  • Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Family Nanny

Patricia and Michael Allum
08.2023 - Current

Family Nanny

Christina and Ade Henderson
12.2022 - 06.2023

Moving Coordinator / Accounts Payable

Waters Moving & Storage
08.2019 - 06.2020

Clerk / Barista

Safeway / Starbucks
04.2019 - 08.2019

Behavioral Technician

Juvo Autism and Behavioral Health
02.2018 - 04.2019

Bus Driver / Counselor

Adventure Day Camp
06.2016 - 08.2016

Customer Service

Round Table
04.2016 - 12.2016

Associate Certificate - Early Childhood Education

Diablo Valley College

High School Diploma -

Las Lomas High School
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