Leslie Camron McKinney
Chicago,IL
Summary
Patient, compassionate and loving respectful caregiver with fourteen years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 12 years old. Highly skilled in infant care, with knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, and educational activities to stimulate physical, social and cognitive development. CPR and First Aid Certified with experience working in classroom and daycare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Field Director
Working America
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Trained canvassers on rap sheet and ensured they had the tools to meet quota numbers.
- Maintained personal quota goals while leading others.
- Established strong relationships with fellow canvassers and Field Directors through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Made quick decisions and problem solved to ensure there were no turf issues.
- Maintained accurate records of project data for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Entered data daily and nightly on crewsheet.
Nanny
Your Happy Nest Nanny Agency
04.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
F/T Nanny
The Policano's
09.2017 - 03.2020
- In home nanny for 4 month old and 2 ½ yrs old boys
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
Childcare Coordinator
Harambee Village Doulas
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated Child Care for special events
- Monitored the emotional well-being of children and implemented interventions as needed to promote mental health within the center environment.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
P/T Nanny
The Chakravarty's
04.2017 - 09.2017
- In home nanny for a 5 month old boy
F/T Nanny
The Sweet's
04.2016 - 03.2017
- In home nanny for a 3 year old girl
F/T Early Childcare Educator
Gan Ami Early Childhood Center
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Lead Teacher for children ages 8 weeks to 12 months old
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Education
Intended Degree - Criminal Justice
Walden University
Information Technology Analyst -
United States Army Technical Training
Augusta, Ga01.2008
Skills
- Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- RIE Philosophy
- Montessori experience
- Breastmilk and Formula Experience
- Feeding Techniques
- Self-sufficient
- Positive Attitude
- Great Communication
- Child Based Learning
- Coordinating fun indoor/outdoor activities
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Sleep Training
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
Membershipandcertificates
- 2024, Abortion Doula Certification
- 2023, Infant and Adult CPR and First Aid Recertification
- 2022, Community Advisory Board Member
- 2019, Harambee Village Doula Training
Timeline
Assistant Field Director
Working America
07.2024 - 12.2024
Nanny
Your Happy Nest Nanny Agency
04.2020 - 01.2024
Childcare Coordinator
Harambee Village Doulas
06.2019 - 02.2020
F/T Nanny
The Policano's
09.2017 - 03.2020
P/T Nanny
The Chakravarty's
04.2017 - 09.2017
F/T Nanny
The Sweet's
04.2016 - 03.2017
F/T Early Childcare Educator
Gan Ami Early Childhood Center
04.2015 - 03.2016
Intended Degree - Criminal Justice
Walden University
Information Technology Analyst -
United States Army Technical Training
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