Sharon M. Brasher
Norfolk,VA
Summary
I have been a professional nanny for well over 25 years. I completely understand the child care provider’s role. During the years of being a nanny I have worked with different nationalities and working conditions. That experience has helped me to understand that cultures can vary and building relationships and trust is often the magic key.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Nanny
Chris & Parker
07.2024 - Current
- Infant care for three month old
- Watch and monitor milestones
- Prepare bottles
- Keeping nursery and playroom tidy
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations. Baby has a peanut allergy.
- Guided with setting a schedule
- Adjusting schedule as needed
- Responsible for baby care which includes feeding, preparing homemade baby food, changing, schedule, laundry, keeping bedroom organized and clean, sign language, reading daily to child, tummy time, playing on the floor, interacting and teaching milestones, daily walk outside, and light housekeeping
- Basic sign language
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Temp Nanny Position
Kimberly Pasquale
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Nanny care for nine and five year olds
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
In Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets. Followed food plan for food allergy.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Monitored behavior of three children between three months and two years of age.
- Assisted children with homework and quizzed on subject matter to prepare for upcoming tests.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
- Played interactive games with toddlers and provided age-appropriate entertainment for older children.
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
- Arranged backup coverage for childcare during periods of unavailability due to illness or emergency.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Supported parent-initiated potty training behaviors using positive reinforcement.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
Professional Nanny
Eric & Emily Iverson
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Fulltime nanny care for infant and three year old during Covid-19
- Keeping the schedule
- Preparing various activities, reading to children, supporting learning activities, outside for fresh air as much as possible, daily walks, bathtime
- Preparing snacks
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Daily care for baby with diapers, bottles, keeping nursery stocked and in order
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Loading and unloading dishwasher, getting the mail, opening packages, help with recycling and chopping vegetables as needed for the dinner prep
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Picking up older child since August from daycare
- Supporting social distancing while outside in the community
Professional Nanny
Gina Patel
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Child care for four yr old and a 1 year old
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Drop off, pick up, preparing meals, laundry for family, keeping children entertained without electrics
- Teaching, reading, playing, taking children out on safe but fun outings
- Art and crafts
- Cooking for children and family
- Running errands, cleaning the kitchen before and after meal preparations
- Arranging play dates
- Providing puppet shows on subjects related to situations that the children are experiencing used as a fun entertaining yet very educational time on how to handle challenging situations based on the age of the child and the parents beliefs
- Taking children to public places to teach them how to behave properly while shopping, in restaurants, the library, and in play areas
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Consultant
Cultural Care Au Pair
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided year round support to au pairs and host families
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Placed a welcome phone call to host family and caregiver within 48 hours of arrival
- Contacting at least once a month and submitted reports, stepping in to help resolve issues while keeping a professional and unbiased attitude
- Conducted in-home screening interviews
- Hosted monthly au pair meetings and family conference days
- Promoted and helped grow the au pair program in my area community and nationwide
- Assisted au pairs with selection of educational courses to promote development and fulfill their educational requirements
Professional Nanny
Mark and Yulia Bar
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Provided full time care for one baby four month old when I started
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Responsible for baby care which includes feeding, preparing homemade baby food, changing, schedule, laundry, keeping bedroom organized and clean, sign language, reading daily to child, tummy time, playing on the floor, interacting and teaching milestones, daily walk outside, outings to the zoo, and light housekeeping
Lead Nanny
Dr. Jay & Dian Levy
09.2011 - 11.2012
- After an intense hands on three month training with a baby nurse I was the main/ lead nanny for premature twin infants
- My duties as the lead nanny consist of caring for the twins full time during the days/holidays and on call as needed, feeding, changing, bathing, tummy time, outings, and playing on the floor, teaching basic sign language
- Other responsibilities included planning events and outings along with play groups, organizing the schedule for the nannies (nights and weekends), and training the nannies
- Supporting nannies as needed and making sure we were all working on milestones and daily actives
- Making and monitoring the nanny schedules
- Also responsible for meal planning and supplies
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Overseeing that the daily charts were filled out correctly and that the communication between nannies and parents meet the parents expectations
- Tracking milestones and making sure they were being met and making suggestions for nanny staff to help the twins reach milestones
- Reading to children daily keeping room and closet organized and clean at all times
- Offering suggestions in the areas of toys, educational supplies, and safety issues
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Education
New Born Care Specialist
The Newborn Care Specialist Training Academy
Online03-2023
Associate of Occupational Studies - Interactive Media Design
Bryant & Stratton College
Liverpool, NY08.2010
Certificate Program - Business Careers
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Auburn, NY02.2006
Skills
- Child development
- Special needs experience
- Allergy awareness
- Cheerful and energetic
- Infant CPR certified
- Motor skill development
- Meal and snack preparation
- Toileting and feeding
- Childhood development
- Safety awareness
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Light housekeeping
Summary
Responsible for nanny duties in all areas pertaining to the infant, baby,and/or child's own environment and outings. Duties include: studying and applying proper food choices, medical conditions, personal habits, and restrictions. Maintaining a safe environment by allowing only authorized persons near children, creating a positive child care atmosphere, preparing various activities, playing games, reading, avoiding conflict situations and nurturing self-esteem.
Timeline
Infant Nanny
Chris & Parker
07.2024 - Current
Temp Nanny Position
Kimberly Pasquale
03.2024 - 07.2024
In Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
09.2023 - 03.2024
Professional Nanny
Eric & Emily Iverson
03.2020 - 08.2023
Consultant
Cultural Care Au Pair
06.2015 - 02.2018
Professional Nanny
Gina Patel
05.2015 - 03.2020
Professional Nanny
Mark and Yulia Bar
11.2012 - 05.2015
Lead Nanny
Dr. Jay & Dian Levy
09.2011 - 11.2012
Associate of Occupational Studies - Interactive Media Design
Bryant & Stratton College
Certificate Program - Business Careers
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
New Born Care Specialist
The Newborn Care Specialist Training Academy
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