Sasha Colborn
Holly Ridge
Summary
I genuinely enjoy building strong connections with the children I care for and becoming a positive, consistent presence in their daily lives. I’m naturally patient, attentive, and intuitive to each child’s individual needs and personality. I take pride in creating a calm, loving environment where kids feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow while still having fun and being themselves.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Various
Grand Rapids
04.2019 - Current
- Supervised children during playtime and organized engaging activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children at all times.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's daily activities.
- Developed age-appropriate educational games to enhance learning experiences.
- Provided emotional support to children during challenging situations.
- Coordinated transportation for children to various extracurricular activities.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Preschool Teacher
Milestones Early Learning Center
Caledonia
02.2025 - 09.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for preschool curriculum activities.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional growth.
- Conducted assessments to monitor children's developmental progress.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's needs and progress.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
- Organized educational activities that promote social skills and teamwork.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment.
- Guided children in daily routines, promoting independence and responsibility.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
Professional Nanny
Private
Morehead City
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily activities and playtime for children in a nurturing environment.
- Organized educational games and activities to promote development and learning.
- Routine and schedule management
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily routines.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to hygiene standards.
- Developed daily schedules to balance play, learning, and rest time effectively.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Provided guidance on proper nutrition, hygiene, and physical activity habits.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
Private Nanny
Private
Hampstead
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Organized engaging educational activities and playtime for skill development.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Managed schedules for school, playdates, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted with homework and provided guidance in learning tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for children's play areas.
- Developed positive relationships with children through trust and encouragement.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
- Took initiative in planning field trips or outings for the kids on days off from school.
Education
Home Education
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Child supervision
- Educational activities
- Meal preparation
- Behavior management
- Developmental assessment
- Lesson planning
- Communication with parents
- Schedule management
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Time management
- Initiative taking
- Meal and snack times
- Discipline
- Routine adherence
- Reliable transportation
- Child safety procedures
- Potty training assistance
- Creative play ideas
- Basic first aid
- Infant and toddler care
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Reading and storytelling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Licensed driver
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- School-age children experience
- Special needs experience
- Infant care experience
- Administering medicines
- Homework assistance
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Private
02.2026 - 05.2026
Private Nanny
Private
09.2025 - 03.2026
Preschool Teacher
Milestones Early Learning Center
02.2025 - 09.2026
Babysitter
Various
04.2019 - Current
Home Education