Sitter in Bellingham, Washington

For nearly two years I have been gaining knowledge and experience as an assistant preschool teacher. With that being said I am very excited to transfer the skills I have learned to a nanny setting and grow with your family! I am a hard worker who always looking for the next thing to do. I’m very personable, easy to get along with and flexible which makes me confident in integrating into your lifestyle and family. Thank you for taking the time to read this, I am looking forward to hearing from you! Creative ∙ Kind ∙ Patient ∙ Energetic ∙ Punctual ∙ Flexible ∙ Trustworthy SKILLS • Child care and development • Direct guidance and role modeling • Positive discipline and behavioral support • Complex problem solving • Safety conscious • Household management • Family oriented • Multi-tasking • Time management • Activity planning EXPERIENCE NATURES LITTLE HELPERS VEGAN FAMILY CHILD CARE | Preschool Assistant | Dec. 2016 – July 2018 Confidently assisted the main preschool teacher in providing competent childcare for up to 11 children daily between the ages of 3 months to 6 years old. My duties included: • Practicing positive guidance, redirection and discipline techniques to foster children’s appropriate behavior, promote their self-esteem, encourage self-control and thoughtful decision making, and develop healthy social, emotional and problem-solving skills • Modeling good behavior, manners, kindness and respect to all people, creatures and the environment • Managing time effectively to ensure smooth transitions and maintain a predictable daily routine • Planning and providing meaningful daily activities appropriate to the child’s age and developmental needs to stimulate social, emotional, and intellectual growth. (Ex. art, science, literature, math, fine motor, gross motor, sensory, group activities, cooperative play, circle time, etc.) • Maintaining household chores such as dishes, laundry, cooking, organizing and general cleaning • Assisting children with basic self-care routines while encouraging independence and self-regulation (ex. dressing, toileting, hand washing, meal time, bedtime/wakeup time routines, etc.) • Ensuring the health and safety of children in my care by keeping the environment free of hazards, being prepared for emergencies, and applying safe sleep standards, safe food handling and effective sanitary practices • Developing relationships with families and nourishing an open line of communication to better understand and meet the needs of the child FREELANCE BABYSITTING | 2012-201... EDUCATION High School Diploma | 2014 | Lake Stevens High School STARS 30-hour Child Care Basics | 2016 | DEL Merit - STARS Online Program CPR/First Aid/Safe Sleep certified | December 2016 with plans to recertify December 2018 Continued STARS education | 2017 | WSFCCA Early Learning Conference | Focus on Children Conference