Victoria Jacobsen
Hanover,MA
Summary
Experienced Child Development Instructor with a solid foundation in early childhood education and psychology. Strengths include effective communication, curriculum development, and behavior management techniques. Demonstrated impact through fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing innovative educational programs to stimulate child growth and development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Educator
Over the Moon Parenting
Norwell, Massachusetts
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented engaging lesson plans for early childhood learning activities.
- Conducted activities that promoted physical, social, language and cognitive development of children.
- Facilitated group discussions, enhancing social skills and emotional development among children.
- Collaborated with parents to align on child development goals, fostering a supportive home environment.
- Encouraged positive interactions between students while promoting self-confidence and independence.
Nanny Recruiter
American Nanny Company
Newton, Massachusetts
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Managed full-lifecycle recruitment for elite childcare candidates, including phone screening, structured interviews, reference verification, and background check compliance.
- Successfully paired 30+ families with qualified nannies annually, achieving a high long-term retention and satisfaction rate.
- Conducted in-depth consultations with families to analyze their specific childcare needs, household requirements, and dynamic preferences.
- Acted as a trusted liaison between clients and caregivers, offering guidance on scheduling, compensation benchmarks, and conflict resolution.
- Maintained accurate candidate databases, drafted formal employment agreements, and facilitated onboarding procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA 09.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Child engagement
- Effective communication
- Art and music integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Language development
- Social-emotional learning
- Physical development
- Early childhood education
- Sensory play
- Fine motor skills
Certification
- CPR CERTIFIED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Development Educator
Over the Moon Parenting
09.2022 - Current
Nanny Recruiter
American Nanny Company
09.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Boston
09.2007 - 12.2010