Vanessa Plaines
Louisville,KY
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Highly resourceful and very dependable. Excellent communication skills; effective listener. Excellent team-building skills. Focused, dependable, multi-task oriented, flexible, positive, able to handle challenging and emergency situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CHILD CARE
- Externship I – child development center placement for 60 clock hours caring for children from infancy through school-age
- Externship II – private home working with infant child for 60 clock hours
- Externship III – private home working with 2 or more children for 60 clock hours
- Externship IV – child development center placement for 60 clock hours teaching young children
- Externship V – child development center placement for 60 clock hours learning about the administration and managerial responsibilities of being the director of a child development center
- Implement learning opportunities at the after-school care: o Create fun and engaging experiences for children 6-12 years of age o Assesing the needs of young people, planning programs related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs and bullying, Administrating youth and community projects and resources o Mentoring and supporting individuals as well as small groups o Administering standards of behavior and discipline for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well-being of students
Nanny
Kindred Nannies
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- 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.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Nanny
Bridging The Gap
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- 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.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Substitute Teacher
JCPS Van Hoose Center
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Cashier
Kroger
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Art Teaching
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2019
Associate of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
SULLIVAN U NIVERSITY
2013
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Motivating Students
- Emergency Preparedness
- Lesson planning
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Monitoring
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Interactions
- Group Dynamics
- Classroom Safety Practices
Timeline
Nanny
Kindred Nannies
08.2021 - Current
Nanny
Bridging The Gap
09.2019 - 11.2020
Substitute Teacher
JCPS Van Hoose Center
09.2017 - 05.2019
Cashier
Kroger
07.2016 - 09.2017
CHILD CARE
Master of Science - Masters in Art Teaching
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of Louisville
Associate of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
SULLIVAN U NIVERSITY
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