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Looking for full-time work as a nanny.

  • 8 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Meet Joy

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Joy Riekena joyriekena@gmail.com 319-859-4734 June 2016 Dear Hiring Manager, I'm applying for a Management Position at your company. Based on the posted description, I'm confident that I am fully qualified for the position and will be a strong addition to your team. I would appreciate a job interview at your earliest convience. Please find my resume attached. I can be reached at the number above or at my email address. Sincerely, Joy Riekena 2018 Innwood Dr. SE Kentwood MI, 49508 319-859-4734 joyriekena@gmail.com OBJECTIVE Looking for a position in which I can use my current skills and abilities to benefit the local community. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Over 7 years of experience in Early Childhood Education , 6 as a lead teacher • Recently certified in Childcare Administration • Experience managing other staff • Ensured students’ supervision and security at all times • Completed written monthly observations of students, and bi-yearly assessments Read more • Held bi-yearly conferences with parents to discuss development and related issues • Interacted with students to provide guidance • Created weekly lesson plans implementing creative curriculum gold • Managed and corrected undesirable behavior • Ensured appropriate closing and set up of classroom on a daily basis • Highly developed verbal communication skills • Demonstrated high standard of literacy and written communication skills • Ability to maintain liaison with teachers and parents • Sound knowledge of administrative functions within a day care facility • In depth knowledge of early child care and education patterns WORK EXPERIENCE Community United Child Care Center Lead Teacher Aug. 2008. May 2016 • Managed wide variety of staff. Implemented Creative Curriculum. Completed child assessments, and held bi- yearly conferences with parents. Completed care giving tasks such as feeding, diapering, and Behavior management. Followed and implemented DHS and NAEYC policies. Covered for office staff when necessary. EDUCATION Hawkeye Community College A.A in Early Childhood Education May 2008 • Early Childhood Education REFERENCES Patricia Townsend assistant director at Community United Child Care Center 3192664477 Andrea Kampman director at Community United Child Care Center 3192664477

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Availability

  • Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Open availability on weekdays (M-F)
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 10/25/16

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$10-$100/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Mother's helper
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Cancer
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Delayed Speech
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Feeding Tube
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
    • Wilbarger Brushing Protocol

Education

Early Childhood Education

Graduated Hawkeye Community College 2008

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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