Heather K.

Meet Heather

• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Heather C. K.        EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology Major, SBC                              8/01-5/03 Associate Degrees of Arts & Sciences, CC                                        8/96-5/98       RELATED EXPERIENCE 4/12-present                        Nanny (live-out)                        Amanda & Pat M, NJ Enjoy days with infant assuming daily care, stimulation, and anticipation of needs, both present and future. Aide parents using Karp’s methods and encouraging healthy sleep routines.   4/12                                    Newborn Consultant                  Khim & Chris K, TX Helped family with premature twins find and hire a nanny. Streamlined feeding systems and other basic care routines. Nurtured babies and parents during transitional time.   9/11-3/12                        Nanny (live-out)                             Nicole & Brian A, NJ Generously nurture, engage, and guide infant through daily activities, naps, and meals. Prepare homemade baby food, expressed milk bottles, and cozy sleeping environment in addition to regular exercise, stimulation, and fresh air. Enjoy reading, singing, finger plays, and Read more floor time with little guy daily.   8/09 – 7/11                        House Manager/Nanny (live-out)     Alexis & Jordan S Guided infant and parents through first year of life. Organized and coordinated classes, playdates and activities of gifted toddler in addition to keeping toys, shoes and clothes organized, presentable, and age-appropriate. During second year moved with family to Manhattan [from Newton, MA], assisted and guided toddler during transition to new city and home; nurtured new relationships and assimilation into new classes and routines.  During both years organized grocery lists, household supplies and shopping, including shoes and clothing; competent overseer of household staff, regular and sporadic.   9/07 – 6/09                        House Manager/Nanny (live-out)   Galit & Amir L, MA Empowered parents of premature twins [25 weeks] and nurtured twins through first two years of life. Brought extremely early babies to developmental milestones of peers at or before expected timeframe. Worked with Early Intervention, various specialists and pediatrician to create stimulating, safe environment to optimize childrens’ potential. Assisted parents in teaching children two languages, both of whom are now fluent for two year olds.   11/05 – 9/07                      House Manager/Nanny (live-out) Jillian & Dan W, MA Created and managed routine, devised plan for implementing sleep routine, introduction of solids, cups, utensils, rules and expectations, advise and coach parents in organization, products and discipline of preemie twins [31 weeks] from the newborns that came home from the NICU to the thriving toddlers they are today. Supervise and maintain operation of home while parents work full time. Preparation of all children’s food, food introductions, keeping grocery list and necessities list, i.e. clothes, toys, products and schedule changes.   2/04 – 5/07                         Nanny             (live-out)            Freedom & Alex W, MA Supported parents of twins in mindful parenting, communicated and suggested activities and opportunities to enhance parenting, discipline and development of family. Guided parents through major developmental transitions and cared for children while parents worked, took time with each other and themselves. Kept children overnight to aid in family growth.    6/04 – present              Relief Nanny     (live-out)          Various Area Families, MA General relief care of various families’ children, occasional overnights and regular support, encouragement and advice for parents; families of twins; Betlock-Emison, Berke, Bloom, Swartwood and families of single children; Koestrich, Lee-Rojas, Burke & Nagpal.     10/03-1/04                        Nanny             (live-out)                Lana & John A, CA Nurtured, stimulated and encouraged growth of newborn in the form of reading, singing, finger play and fresh air in addition to basic childcare needs.       5/03-1/04                        Nanny             (live-in)                  M Family, CA Supported parents during birth of second child, encouraged, assisted and coached parents in creating routine, bedtime and basic manners, in addition to care of newborn and two year old.   6-10/03                        House Manager (live-out)             W Family, CA Maintained schedule, transported children, designed activities and programs to stimulate infant and preschooler. Engaged infant and enhanced stimulating activities to bring child from delay to age-appropriate milestones and development.  Influenced proper nutrition, supplied and managed kitchen. Planned, packed and shipped everything needed for two-week vacation taken with family. Purchased, organized and cared for children’s clothing and necessities. Performed search for, interview of and hiring of replacement childcare person.     1-5/03 Resident Assistant          Office of Residence Life, SBC Developed, coordinated and supervised educational and social programs, maintained standards of community, disseminated information to students, and completed appropriate referrals.     3-5/03 Child Care Provider                Tracey & Brad H, VA Assumed responsibility for infant; encouraged and led his activities and basic care. Supported and aided mother in continuing to breastfeed.     9-12/02 Mentor                                    Miller Home, VA Assisted in social, physical and emotional development of girls, ages 6 - 17 years living in group home due to adverse family conditions.      6-8/02 Nanny (live-in)                                Sarah & Joe T, CT Orchestrated activities, facilitated daily care, implemented bedtime routine and earned trust of three children ages 3, 4 and 6 years.     3-4/02 Swim Instructor                                 Swim America, SBC Coached children, some with special needs, age 6-12 to swim by teaching proper swim technique.    3/02 Docent             Art Department, SBC Welcomed, coordinated, educated and kept the interest of 15+ area 3rd graders with the history of art.             3/02 Tour Guide                        Arts Day, SBC Coordinated, led, entertained and assisted group of 30+ 5th graders through various seminars in art.    12/01-1/02 Nanny (live-in)                Amy & Phil M, CT Organized activities, supported and guided intellectual stimulation of nonverbal 4 1/2 year old with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and seizures.     8/00-8/01& 8/98-9/99 Nanny (live-in)         Cathy & George M, RI Supervised basic physical needs of a 27 month old and a 4 1/2 year old, including meal planning and preparation, organization of activities and outings, intellectual stimulation, transportation and discipline. Engaged and tutored older child in fine motor skills and intellectual enhancement to bring child to age-appropriate milestones and development. During earlier year incorporated learning with play while planning for and supervising a 3 month old and a 2 1/2 year old. Responsible for safety, development, well-being and promotion of healthy habits. As children have grown they continue to visit regularly and have weekends at my house regularly.      6/00-8/00 Nanny (live-in)                Alex & Paul D, MA Adopted role of loving, nurturing and trustworthy companion to two children ages 4 & 7 years during transitional period in which they lost their family pet and moved to a new home. Facilitated establishment of relationships with peers.     1/00-6/00 Assistant Preschool Teacher       Daycare, CT Planned, prepared, supervised, taught and oversaw daily activities for 20 three, four and five year olds. Created, managed and implemented a weekly newsletter for parents to increase awareness and interest.             9/99-12/99 Literacy Tutor                     AmeriCorps, MA Promoted literacy by introducing skills necessary for beginning reading. Earned trust and cooperation of spirited preschooler.     9/98-5/99  Child Life Specialist Assistant                Hospital,  RI Interviewed, studied, supported and trained with Child Life Specialist to encourage, support, stimulate and interact with patients.    5/98-8/98 Relief Worker & Overnight Supervisor          Safe House, MO Evaluated, admitted, counseled, reassured and calmed women in a safe environment during a turbulent period. (Moss House is a shelter for battered women and their children.)     1/98 CPE (Certified Peer Educator) Training  Bacchus & Gamma, CC Studied, processed, performed, practiced and completed comprehensive twelve-hour training designed to empower students with the core training to educate, confront, listen to and help their peers make healthy lifestyle choices.             10/96-5/98 Nursery Attendant         Local Church, MO Comforted, cuddled, stimulated and safeguarded infants and toddlers during church services. Informed, reassured and calmed parents before and after services.     9/96-6/98   Child Care Provider                             Safe House, MO Entertained, empowered and tended to children during turbulent period in their lives. Also underwent training in cycle of abuse to facilitate proper care of and response to abuse survivors.     11/97        Reader             Local High School Quiz Bowl, MO Socialized with students and faculty. Read questions for quiz bowl participants to respond to.                6/97-8/97 Camp Counselor            CampFire Camp, MI Established community within cabin while addressing the safety, individuality, and interests of campers. Enhanced classroom activities by adapting to individual needs and experiences. Demonstrated expectations by behaving as a role model.     10/96    Children’s Escort                  Safe Treats Parade, MO Escorted area children throughout city for Halloween. Networked and socialized with parents.                6/96-8/96 Day Camp Attendant                      Local Hospital, MI Organized, aided and managed activities for groups of children aged 4-12 years.     ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE 9/05 – present                        Youth Leader                               LCN, MA Guided and supervised high schoolers on annual camping trip to regional youth gathering until September of 2008 when we embarked on a new journey to where we planned, financed and executed service project to aid victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Currently preparing next group for another service project in July of 2012.   8/02-5/03 Student Assistant          SBC, VA Managed library, assisted students, faculty and patrons in addition to aiding in circulation, shelving, opening and closing of branch libraries.               1/02-5/03 Gallery Guard           SBC, VA Maintained safety of works of art, supervised visitors and insured security of gallery.     3/02&3/03 Leadership Conference           SBC, VA Enjoyed full day seminar in leadership training, group facilitation and character development.                 9/98-5/99  Courier                                 Local Hospital, RI Trained, followed instruction and helped with miscellaneous activities throughout hospital. Underwent oxygen transport training.               3/98 CAB (College Alternative Break)              CC,  MO Participated in service orientated Spring Break experience consisting of two-week intensive projects with various homeless shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and environmental organizations.     8/97-5/98 Campus Activities Assistant              CC, MO Managed contests, activities and social opportunities for students. Compiled, organized and distributed a weekly newsletter for entire campus.   9/95 – 6/96                  AIDS Peer Educator         Local Teen Health Center, MI Educated high school and junior high school peers on HIV and AIDS awareness. Traveled to area schools to perform skits, answer questions and encourage safe choices in peers at a time when information on HIV &­ AIDS was hard to find. Appeared on local tv to increase awareness.   

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