Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified
Work Experience
10+ years of experience caring for:
Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
I have decades of hands-on experience, including the ownership and operation of multiple childcare and preschool facilities. Im equally successful working with large groups of kiddos or individual children. I am a proud parent of four and an active grandparent to four grandchildren. I bring a wealth of personal and professional insights into child development. I have successfully written and implemented engaging plans that foster creativity while seamlessly integrating learning objectives into playful activities. My approach is tailored to meet a child's individual needs and goals, allowing me to instinctively recognize and address their requirements—whether it be boredom, hunger, or the need for rest. My passion lies in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, nurturing their growth and development in a supportive and enriching environment. I would be honored to meet your family and happy to provide numerous recommendations and references.
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
Activities to promote creativity, critical thinking, and motor skills. Adaptable to age & ability
Arts and Crafts
* Nature Collages
*DIY Playdoh Finger Paints, Water Colors and Slime
*Painting with Different Tools
*Recycled Art Projects
Science Experiments:
*Volcano Eruption
*Weather Station
*Life Cycles
*Space, Stars, Planets
*Sea Life
Sensory Activities:
*Sensory Bins
*Water Play
*Homemade Slime and Kinetic Sand
Outdoor Activities:
*Scavenger Hunt
*Obstacle Course
*Gardening
*Pressing Flowers and Nature Rubs
Cooking and Baking:
* Recipes for Microwave, Blender, No-Bake
*Decorating Cookies
*Seasonal and Themed snacks
*Ice Cream, Butter, Jerky, Granola Bars
Literacy and Storytelling
*Story Stones
*Puppet Shows
*Interactive Reading
*Audio Books
Music and Movement
*Dance with Scarves
*Instruments
*Rhythm
*Singing and Poetry
Math:
*Sorting and Classification
*Blocks of Plastic, Wood, Magnets & Cardboard
*Games
*Scales and Weights
*Compare and Contrast
*Measurements
Arts and Crafts
* Nature Collages
*DIY Playdoh Finger Paints, Water Colors and Slime
*Painting with Different Tools
*Recycled Art Projects
Science Experiments:
*Volcano Eruption
*Weather Station
*Life Cycles
*Space, Stars, Planets
*Sea Life
Sensory Activities:
*Sensory Bins
*Water Play
*Homemade Slime and Kinetic Sand
Outdoor Activities:
*Scavenger Hunt
*Obstacle Course
*Gardening
*Pressing Flowers and Nature Rubs
Cooking and Baking:
* Recipes for Microwave, Blender, No-Bake
*Decorating Cookies
*Seasonal and Themed snacks
*Ice Cream, Butter, Jerky, Granola Bars
Literacy and Storytelling
*Story Stones
*Puppet Shows
*Interactive Reading
*Audio Books
Music and Movement
*Dance with Scarves
*Instruments
*Rhythm
*Singing and Poetry
Math:
*Sorting and Classification
*Blocks of Plastic, Wood, Magnets & Cardboard
*Games
*Scales and Weights
*Compare and Contrast
*Measurements
The most important part about being a nanny...
One important part of my work with children is to “.meet them where they’re at”. Whether they have speech and hearing challenges, troubles with social skills, learning delays or food aversions, i take notice of their struggles and partner with parents to create small goals to help them progress.
Likewise i notice kiddos individual strengths, talents and passion. I enjoy helping children reach for the next developmental stage.
Children develop at different rates and deserve positive instruction when mastering a new objective.
If a child cant learn the way Im teaching, then i teach the way they learn.
It warms my heart to help a child learn a new skill and celebrate their mastery.
Likewise i notice kiddos individual strengths, talents and passion. I enjoy helping children reach for the next developmental stage.
Children develop at different rates and deserve positive instruction when mastering a new objective.
If a child cant learn the way Im teaching, then i teach the way they learn.
It warms my heart to help a child learn a new skill and celebrate their mastery.
My experience with special needs children...
I am a compassionate professional with extensive experience working with children with diverse abilities and exceptional needs, including those with Downs syndrome, speech delays, physical disabilities, behavioral challenges, emotional fragility, and Autism. Im skilled in creating individualized support plans that foster growth and development, while employing effective communication strategies to engage and connect with each child. I have a proven ability to adapt teaching methods and activities to meet diverse needs, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment. I collaborate with families, educators, and therapists to promote holistic development and well-being for foster children and those facing various challenges. I am committed to advocating for the rights and needs of all children, fostering their self-esteem and independence through patience, empathy, and innovative approaches.
The most important part about being a nanny...
I was a nanny for 2 little guys with minimal language skill. They started to copy some of the phrases i said regularly. One repeated phrase was “oh goodness”. To my surprise, they said this at appropriate times. They would knock over their blocks and say “oh goodness”. When they dropped their drink, they would say “oh goodness”. Quite funny.
We were working on potty training. One little guy was struggling. One day he had a poop accident in his undies. It was quite the surprise when pulling his pants down to go potty. He immediately looked down at his undies and says “oh goodness”. So funny
Another fun memory was when a kiddo was running an obstacle course that had jumps. My role was to time her. Often she wanted me to run & jump with her. I would remind her “i have old lady bones”. One afternoon she was strongly trying to convince me to run & jump with her. I said i would try, but if i fell, would she get me to an ER? She immediately replied “no. You’ll be euthanized”. Hilarious!
We were working on potty training. One little guy was struggling. One day he had a poop accident in his undies. It was quite the surprise when pulling his pants down to go potty. He immediately looked down at his undies and says “oh goodness”. So funny
Another fun memory was when a kiddo was running an obstacle course that had jumps. My role was to time her. Often she wanted me to run & jump with her. I would remind her “i have old lady bones”. One afternoon she was strongly trying to convince me to run & jump with her. I said i would try, but if i fell, would she get me to an ER? She immediately replied “no. You’ll be euthanized”. Hilarious!
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