Valerie Witkum
Methuen,MA
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with 20+ years experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities, focusing on the individual child and meeting them where they're at in their learning progression. Kind and compassionate family support with committed expertise in childcare.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Based Educator
Methuen Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Recruitment Specialist
Nanny Poppins Agency
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated and collaborated with HNW clients via phone and email to place household domestic staff in their homes.
- Directing recruitment process from creation of job description to onboarding.
- Executed sales calls and performed business development functions, helping to grow business.
Paraprofessional
Birches Academy of Academics and Art
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Nanny
Ross & Lorena McGovern
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Age at start: twin boys age 22 mo, brother 10 mo, and later newborn sibling
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Nanny
Cassie & Bill Viau Salem NH
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Age at start: twin girls, 8 weeks
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Nanny
Christine Alexander Methuen
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Age at start: boy, 9 weeks, later newborn sibling
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Nanny
Laura & Louis Tomasello
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Age at start: girl, 10 mo, later newborn sibling
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Nanny
Julie & Mark Resnick
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Age at start: twin girls, premature newborn
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
Nanny
Marie & Steve Yanish
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Age at start: twin boys, 9 weeks
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Nanny
Kristen & Paul Partridge
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Age at start: Boy, 10 weeks, later newborn sibling
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Little Genius Preschool
03.2001 - 08.2004
- Ages 6 weeks-2.9 years, 1:6 ratio
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Education
Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development
Southern NH University
Manchester, NH2013
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northern Essex Comm. College
Haverhill, MA2005
Diploma - undefined
Salem High School
Salem, NH2002
Skills
- Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Extensive newborn/infant/toddler experience
- Multiples
- Excellent driving record
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Teaching background
- Effective behavior management techniques
- Household management abilities
Timeline
Building Based Educator
Methuen Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Recruitment Specialist
Nanny Poppins Agency
04.2022 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional
Birches Academy of Academics and Art
08.2019 - 06.2020
Nanny
Ross & Lorena McGovern
03.2016 - 08.2019
Nanny
Cassie & Bill Viau Salem NH
08.2013 - 07.2015
Nanny
Christine Alexander Methuen
08.2008 - 09.2011
Nanny
Laura & Louis Tomasello
01.2006 - 01.2011
Nanny
Julie & Mark Resnick
01.2004 - 01.2005
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Little Genius Preschool
03.2001 - 08.2004
Nanny
Kristen & Paul Partridge
01.2001 - 01.2004
Nanny
Marie & Steve Yanish
01.2000 - 01.2005
Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development
Southern NH University
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Northern Essex Comm. College
Diploma - undefined
Salem High School
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