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Sophia Siemienski

Chincoteague

Summary

Compassionate, dependable, and innovative nanny educator with a Bachelor's degree in Individualized Study, with a concentration in Child Development, and a variety of experience in this profession. Work-driven and enthusiastically searching for the next opportunity to work in this special and rewarding profession! Excited and completely able to give a full, long-term commitment to a family, but also would be open to temporary or travel roles. I pride myself on excellent judgment and always handle all aspects of the day with warmth, support, and care. On the other side of the spetrum, I am also careful and cautious about boundaries in a sense of overstepping and try to be hyper aware of social cues. Demeaning, I have a clear understanding of both parties—the parents' and children's needs emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The ability to love wholeheartedly and remain kind and conscious while still keeping the children safe, behaved, and active day-to-day. I thrive on routine, but also flexible. Creative, organized, and equipped in implementing age-appropriate play, activities, and crafts, including a variety of fine motor and gross motor approaches. Enthusiastically ready to take on each day and obstacle with a can do attitude and able to re-evaluate and make needed changes or adjustments throughout the postion. The goal is to give the best possible care to the charge. Happy and motivated to assist in any way and use great communication and logging along this childcare journey!

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny Educator/House Manager

Nicolette and Mark Hickman
New Church
09.2024 - Current
  • Infant/toddler (partial older children support)
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • I researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the infant/toddler.
  • I took the initiative in planning field trips or outings for the infant/toddler.
  • Provided overnight care for extended periods of time as needed, ensuring a safe, loving, and secure environment.
  • Balanced physical play, outdoor play, dramatic play, arts play, and educational play.
  • Taught life skills, including personal hygiene, self-love, and responsibility.
  • Foster social and emotional skills, focusing on empathy, compassion, and self-confidence.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving.
  • Open to feedback.
  • Communicated regularly with families regarding daily events and any concerns that may arise.
  • Promptly completed various errands day to day while simultaneously taking care of infant/toddler.
  • Assisted in driving tasks for school, social, and extracurricular events.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Cultivated, arranged, and collaborated with parents for family parties, events,and milestones.
  • Ensured all grocery, snacks, infant/toddler products were always ordered/stocked in a proactive manner.
  • Organized, light housekeeping, and maintained all parts of the house in order for a smoother day-to-day.
  • Maintained all things related to infaant/toddler.
  • Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
  • Arrange, organize, pack, and prep all things child for trips and vacations.
  • Accompanied and cared for a child at various health visits and appointments.

Nanny

Kate and Ben Orga
Tavernier
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Position ongoing; continue to provide care solo for an extended duration while parents are on domestic and international travel. This care takes place at their primary home in Raleigh, NC.
  • Infant/toddler
  • Used a childcare tracking app to provide real-time updates on feeding, naps, activities, and diaper changes.
  • Encouraged positive behavior using gentle redirection and developmentally appropriate guidance.
  • Implemented parent-preferred feeding strategies, including bottle and solid-food schedules, to encourage healthy eating habits.
  • Documented daily routines, feeding amounts, nap durations, and behavioral observations for parental communication.
  • Supported nap routines by creating a calm, consistent sleep environment aligned with the child’s developmental needs.
  • Maintained a strict no-screen-time environment, emphasizing interactive, hands-on learning, and play.
  • Assisted with bathing, dressing, diapering, and oral hygiene to promote healthy personal care.
  • Took the child on multiple daily walks to encourage outdoor activity and sensory engagement.
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor play, ensuring safety while fostering curiosity and exploration.
  • Documented daily routines, activities, and developmental progress for parents.
  • Introduced new foods thoughtfully while monitoring for reactions and preferences and assisted with light meal prep.
  • Partnered with the mother during shared care times, attentively following the child’s cues to maintain comfort and consistency
  • Provided full, loving care for the child during parental travel, ensuring continuity, comfort, and a stable daily routine.

Special Education Paraprofessional.

Wicomico County Public Schools
Salisbury
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Worked directly with grades: Pre Kindergarten 3, Pre Kindergarten 4, Kindergarten.
  • Trusted point of contact for children experiencing emotional crises, responding calmly and compassionately to de-escalate situations
  • Worked one-on-one with student's and in group-settings.
  • Cultivated skills outlined in IEPs or other educational plans, supporting academic, social, and emotional development
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
  • Maintained consistent support during emotional or overstimulating moments, promoting confidence and resilience
  • Encouraged children to identify and communicate feelings while offering reassurance and comfort
  • Partnered with parents to reinforce emotional strategies and support at home

Education

Bachelor of Science - Indivualize Study- Child Development

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-2026

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA
08-2021

Skills

  • Play-Based Learning
  • Proactive Naturally
  • Flexible and Empathetic
  • Enthusiastic yet Calming
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Flexible
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Organizational Driven
  • Educational Support
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Outdoors-Based Play
  • Active Lifestyle & Health Conscious
  • Creating Good Habits
  • Critical Thinking
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Self-Confidence Development

Timeline

Nanny Educator/House Manager

Nicolette and Mark Hickman
09.2024 - Current

Nanny

Kate and Ben Orga
01.2023 - 12.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional.

Wicomico County Public Schools
12.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Indivualize Study- Child Development

James Madison University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Eastern Shore Community College
Sophia Siemienski