Colleen Kermeen
Toronto
Summary
Caring with a kind heart looking to help out a family with the same positivity. I have many years experience working with children and I consider myself well gifted in my interactions. In my services I provide various activities, teaching ,reading, playtime, kitchen time, arts/crafts and outdoor activities. I look forward to a well scheduled day as I consider keeping the child busy, well stimulated, protected and loved all at the same time. Im kind and considerate as I enjoy to create exciting and safe activities while setting excellent example through appropriate social behavior. Engaging with children on topics of personal interest to build relationships and create positive communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress
Mariott Hotel
08.2021 - Current
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
Nanny
Summer & Michael Majeski
01.2021 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for child to encourage good eating habits.
- Established lasting, professional connections with family and child by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Nanny
Jennifer McKeachie
09.2014 - 07.2020
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and positive relationships.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Met children at bus stop to walk home and assist with crossing street.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and a for tidy home.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Nanny
Krystal Koheler
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Education
Granville Business College
Vancouver, BC03.2009
High School Diploma -
Clarence Fulton Secondary School
Vernon, BC06.2004
Skills
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Emotionally Supportive
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Cleaning and organization
- Cheerful and energetic
- Activity Planning
- Housekeeping
- Caring child mentor
- Active listener
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Waitress
Mariott Hotel
08.2021 - Current
Nanny
Summer & Michael Majeski
01.2021 - Current
Nanny
Krystal Koheler
01.2018 - 03.2020
Nanny
Jennifer McKeachie
09.2014 - 07.2020
Granville Business College
High School Diploma -
Clarence Fulton Secondary School