Objective:
Seeking position in an environment that will challenge me and allow
me to use my skills to the best of my ability.
Education:
Eastern University April 2013-Present
Major- Early Childhood Education
Harrisburg Area Community College August 2010- December 2012
Major- Early Childhood Education
Associates Degree received December 2012 in
Early Childhood Education
Shippensburg University August 2009-December
2009
Messiah College August 2007- May 2009
(Working towards Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministries)
Harrisburg Area Community College January 2007-August 2007
CDA in Infant/Toddler
Chambersburg Area Senior High School -June 2004 (High School Diploma)
Work Experience:
Nanny Position with Kristina Santanna (January 2013-present)
Scheduling and coordinating children's activities.
Transporting children to school and other activities.
Undertaking appropriate creative, educational, and outdoor activities
with the children.
Helping with homework.
Reinforcing appropriate discipline for the children.
Maintain the smooth and efficient running of the home.
Undertake practical tasks as required.
Maintain a safe and secure environment.
Messiah College Early Learning Center (STAR 4 facility, NAEYC)
(September 2011-May 2012) (Family grouping classroom, infants-
2yr9month)
Establishing lesson plans, using the project approach method.
Providing care for young children in a nurturing, supportive
environment.
Communicate with parents and staff about the learning center and
their children.
Perform observations of the children using the OUNCE system.
Meeting the continuing needs of children through meal
preparation, diaper
changes, and supervision of children to ensure safety
at all times.
St. Paul Children's Center (STAR 4 Facility)
(August 2004-August 2007, May-August 2008, May 2009-September 2011)
Establishing lesson plans based upon center curriculum,
both educational as well as Biblical.
Observing children in their learning environment, using the
OUNCE observation
system, completing observations and holding parent
teacher conferences on
a regular basis.
Working with both parents and co-teachers to formulate
schedules that are efficient for
children, as well as creating a team among both staff and families.
Messiah College Early Learning Center (August 2008-May
2009)
Working directly with a team of teachers to assist in whatever was
necessary.
Providing opportunities for children to learn and grown in
a nurturing environment
under my direct supervision.
First United Methodist Church
(Summers 2000-2003)
Summer Program Assistant Teacher/Teacher
Working with children from four years old through fifth
grade.
Planning and carrying out field trips.
Skills:
Proven ability to communicate clearly all necessary
information to families,
children and staff members.
Great ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for
children.
Strong ability to undertake all physical requirements involved with
the early
childhood setting including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling,
kneeling and standing and sitting for long
duration.
Immense knowledge of activities and experiences appropriate for age
groups and
stages of development of children.
Volunteer Experience:
Over ten years of volunteer experience working with children of various
ages in an organized setting, as well as an informal setting. More
information available upon request.