Anne Sisk
Oak Grove
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong experience in child development and management, ensuring safe, nurturing environment. Adept at creating engaging activities, fostering learning, and adapting to evolving needs of children. Reliable team player focused on collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of care.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Nanny/Babysitter
06.2010 - Current
- Ensured safety of children in various settings, including at home, during transportation, and on outings.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing support and guidance through various stages of their children''s lives.
- Created fun learning opportunities through interactive games and hands-on experiences, fostering intellectual curiosity in children.
- Assisted in the coordination and management of family schedules, ensuring timely arrival at events and appointments while prioritizing the best interests of the child.
- Coordinated playdates with other caregivers to foster socialization among children in my care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Established trust with both parents and children by demonstrating reliability, professionalism, honesty, and empathy in all interactions.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to address challenging behaviors and promote positive growth.
- Enhanced child development by planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Organized daily routines that balanced educational activities, playtime, rest periods, and extracurricular commitments for optimal results.
- Supported families by adapting to their unique needs and schedules, ensuring smooth daily transitions.
- Improved children''s emotional well-being by providing nurturing care and a stable environment.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address unexpected situations or emergencies effectively while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted with homework completion and provided tutoring as needed, boosting academic performance.
- Promoted healthy habits through meal preparation and the encouragement of regular exercise for children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Temporary Librarian
The Remnant Church
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by addressing and resolving patron concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
- Researched new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Managed acquisition process for new materials, ensuring the library''s collection remained current and relevant.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ivy League Preschool
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Assisted and supervised 20 plus children through entire school day.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Park University
Parkville, Missouri05-2006
Skills
- Positive attitude and energy
- Strong communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- Montessori method
- Reliability and punctuality
- Active listening
- Adaptable to change
- Housekeeping
- Social skill development
- Activity planning
- Reading and storytelling
- Schedule management
Timeline
Temporary Librarian
The Remnant Church
08.2017 - 06.2018
Personal Nanny/Babysitter
06.2010 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Ivy League Preschool
07.2006 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History
Park University
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