Alisha Grant
Summary
Childcare professional with hands on experience supporting children of all age groups. Known for being adaptable, reliableand creating a safe, caring environment. Enjoys working closely with families and staff to make sure children get consistent, high quality care while feeling happy and supported.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Families
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Took initiative to complete household tasks (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, organizing) without supervision maintaining a well-functioning home.
- Balanced childcare, household responsibilities, and family needs with professionalism and reliability.
Babysitter
Self-Employed
08.2016 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Set up games and activities to keep children happy and entertained.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Early Childhood Educator - Certified Level 1
Early Learning Centre - Sage Site
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
Education
Graduating grade 12 -
ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
Pincher Creek, AB06.2022
Skills
- Quickly assesses dynamic situations
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in toddler supervision
- Experience in infant care
- Positive reinforcement
- Guidance for toilet training
- Arts engagement support
- Dietary knowledge
- Experience with special needs
Languages
English
Certification
Level 1 - Early Childhood Educator
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Families
11.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator - Certified Level 1
Early Learning Centre - Sage Site
08.2023 - 10.2023
Babysitter
Self-Employed
08.2016 - Current
Graduating grade 12 -
ST MICHAEL'S SCHOOL
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