Kelly Thrower
Emerald Isle
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with over a decade of experience as a nanny at ABC Nannies, excelling in child development and behavior management. Proven ability to foster emotional well-being and academic success through effective communication and creative problem-solving. Committed to creating safe, engaging environments that promote growth and learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Nanny
Families who used Select Sitters nanny agency
Raleigh
05.2022 - 11.2025
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with indoor and outdoor play for improved health and motor skills development.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Vance Charter School /Oxford Prep
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- 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.
Professional Nanny - 10 Years
ABC Nannies - Agency
- Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
- Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
- Assisted with homework completion, offering guidance and support as needed to enhance academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Marketing Minor
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCSkills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Organizational skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Special needs support
- Behavior management
- Safety monitoring
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Adaptability to change
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full Time Nanny
Families who used Select Sitters nanny agency
05.2022 - 11.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Vance Charter School /Oxford Prep
Professional Nanny - 10 Years
ABC Nannies - Agency
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Marketing Minor
Appalachian State University