Bonita Crew
Garner,NC
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise. Eager [Job Title] always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shared Nanny
Emily Lusnia/Amy Irizarry
09.2022 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
Lead Infant Teacher
LaPetite Academy
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Infant Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
Lead School Age Teacher/Bus Driver
Childcare Network
05.2003 - 11.2013
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Technical Community College
Wilson, NCAssociate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2024
High School Diploma -
Northwest Halifax High School
Littleton, NC06.1986
Skills
- Maintain Safety
- Teaching Empathy
- First Aid
- Family Support
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Child Supervision
- Superior Communication Skills
- Child Development Expertise
- Enrichment Activities
- Healthy Meals and Snacks
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Curricula
- Newborn Care
Certification
SIDS
CPR
First Aid
Timeline
Shared Nanny
Emily Lusnia/Amy Irizarry
09.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Infant Teacher
LaPetite Academy
09.2019 - 08.2022
Infant Lead Teacher
Childcare Network
03.2015 - 09.2019
Lead School Age Teacher/Bus Driver
Childcare Network
05.2003 - 11.2013
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Technical Community College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Post University
High School Diploma -
Northwest Halifax High School
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