Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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ELLY AMISS

Amelia,VA

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Assistant

Magnolia Academy Children's Center
05.2023 - Current

Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.

  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to promote the child's well-being collaboratively.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
  • Maintained daily records of children's activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Kept children between the ages one and four safe and secure with vigilant oversight.

Photographer

Elly Amiss Photography
01.2018 - Current
  • Photography equipment management
  • Time management
  • Scheduled 40+ family, couple, and senior photography sessions
  • Booked and planned setting of sessions
  • Created detailed pricing sheet
  • Management of business financials
  • Edited photographs in various editing software and delivered to clients
  • Continuously updated business social media pages such as Facebook and Instagram, and website through Pixie Set

Nanny

01.2013 - Current
  • Assisted children with school
  • Transported children to and from school and other events
  • Prepared meals for children and pets
  • Prepared children for bed and school by ensuring adequate hygiene and rest
  • Guided children through learning basic life skills
  • Ensured that homes and living area stay clean and tidy
  • Gave children proper dosages of medications when needed
  • Fed, burped, and changed infants
  • Upkeep of homes during stay

Farmers Market Manager

Skinquarter Farm Market
05.2020 - 07.2022
  • Supervised up to four employees
  • Created and maintained schedules
  • Managed financials, such as working cash register
  • Inventoried and stocked produce and supplies
  • Created and completed orders and shipments
  • Assisted clients in-person and over the phone

Substitute Teacher

Amelia County Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Classroom management of elementary, middle, and high school students
  • Escorted students to recess, lunch, and other events
  • Assisted students with homework and curriculum
  • Mentored students
  • Taught curriculum for elementary, middle, and high school students

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Special Education

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2025

Skills

  • Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
  • Client communication
  • Special-needs childcare
  • Childcare services
  • Behavior management
  • Growth mindset
  • Public speaking
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Child development
  • Social-emotional learning training
  • Educational activities
  • Visual aids utilization
  • Cognitive and behavioral development

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s list at Longwood University – Fall 2022- Fall 2024


Certification

  • First Aid Certification – Spring 2024
  • CPR Certification – Spring 2024

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Magnolia Academy Children's Center
05.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Amelia County Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2022

Farmers Market Manager

Skinquarter Farm Market
05.2020 - 07.2022

Photographer

Elly Amiss Photography
01.2018 - Current

Nanny

01.2013 - Current
  • First Aid Certification – Spring 2024
  • CPR Certification – Spring 2024

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Special Education

Longwood University
ELLY AMISS