Grace Martin
Milton
Summary
Experienced professional in child care with a strong background as a Professional Nanny and After-School Teacher. Skilled in child development and communication, creating engaging environments that support emotional and intellectual growth. Proven track record in designing customized educational activities while ensuring safety and minimizing screen time. Specializes in early childhood development, behavior management, and effective educational planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Self-employed
Charlottesville
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Ensured safe transportation for children to activities and events.
- Administered direct-care services tailored to children's varying ages.
- Provided supervision to meet children's needs and maintain safety during activities.
- Organized engaging activities that fostered physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Developed age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and growth.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, including meals and outings.
- Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal preparation and personal care assistance.
- Cultivated a nurturing environment that supported emotional, intellectual, and social development.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
- Assisted with homework assignments and tutoring sessions.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Transported children to school, afterschool activities, appointments. as needed.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Administered medication according to instructions provided by parents and guardians.
- Cleaned up after meals and organized toys and play areas when finished playing.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Fostered the Ferber method and other methods of sleep training per parents request
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities including meals served, naps taken, outings attended.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Instructed older children in basic housekeeping tasks such as making beds and cleaning up toys, clothes, dishes.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Read stories to the children before nap time or bedtime each night.
Professional Nanny
Self-employed
Wilmington
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
- Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Administered medication according to instructions provided by parents and guardians.
- Cleaned up after meals and organized toys and play areas when finished playing.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Planned and prepared meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities including meals served, naps taken, outings attended.
- Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged growth, exploration, creativity and independence in the child.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
After-School Teacher
Milton Public Schools
Milton
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Adapted instructional materials according to the individual needs of each student.
- Planned both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices and program philosophy.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance student social skills and teamwork abilities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Designed and implemented engaging after-school educational programs to reinforce core academic subjects for students.
- Planned team building activities designed to promote respect among peers.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design creative curriculum units that met the needs of all learners.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, ensuring comprehension and timely completion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA05-2022
Skills
- Child development
- Creative problem solving
- Meal and snack preparation
- Effective communication
- Schedule management
- Childcare experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Family support
- Basic cooking
- Child behavior management
- Sleep training
Affiliations
- Youngest member on the Board of Directors for the Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society
Accomplishments
- Selected in 2024 and 2025 to represent the Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society at the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.
Languages
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Self-employed
08.2024 - 02.2025
Professional Nanny
Self-employed
05.2023 - 08.2023
After-School Teacher
Milton Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Massachusetts Bay Community College
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