TETIANA KOSTIUK
Plano,Texas
Summary
Diligent nanny with solid foundation in childcare and household management. Successfully nurtured and supported children through developmental stages while maintaining safe and engaging environment. Demonstrated organizational skills and adaptability in managing daily routines and unexpected changes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Daniel Portnoy
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Private Nanny
Maria Voitenko
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Tutor
Anna Ivanova
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Teacher
Uman Specialized School
10.1999 - 07.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Revamped school's library system, making it more accessible and user-friendly for students and staff.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theater
PAVLO TYCHYNA UMAN STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Ukraine 07-2000
Bachelor of Science - Theater
Baltic Pedagogical Vocational College
Ukraine07-1996
Skills
- Relationship building
- Infant care experience
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Reading and storytelling
- Laundry
- Light housekeeping
- Music and dance encouragement
- Homework assistance
- Emotional intelligence
- Meal and snack preparation
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Child safety
- Housekeeping and cleaning
- Good decision making
- Meal preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer use
I am fluent in Ukrainian and Russian languages.
My first language is Russian. In my youth I learned Ukrainian and entered educational institutions, where I received a specialty as a teacher of Ukrainian language and literature. For 23 years I worked in my specialty at school with students of different age categories. From 6 years old to 17 years old. I know by heart many poems and songs in two languages. I have an expressive ability to read books in Russian and Ukrainian. I write artistic essays, create interesting stories.
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Private Nanny
Daniel Portnoy
07.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Maria Voitenko
03.2023 - 06.2023
Tutor
Anna Ivanova
08.2022 - 02.2023
Teacher
Uman Specialized School
10.1999 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Theater
PAVLO TYCHYNA UMAN STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Theater
Baltic Pedagogical Vocational College
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