Kate Thoennes Latham
Pacifica
Summary
Accomplished childcare professional with extensive experience as a Nanny for Doug Lambert & Emily Lambert, excelling in household management and educational support. Proven ability to implement engaging activities and maintain a safe environment. Recognized for strong communication skills and dependable nature, ensuring family harmony and children's development. First aid and CPR certified, enhancing safety awareness.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny/Family Assistant
Doug Lambert & Emily Lambert
San Francisco
06.2018 - 08.2025
- Provided daily care and supervision for children in a home environment.
- Provided overnight care as needed, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
- Implemented routines that supported children's development and family harmony.
- Created grocery lists and purchased groceries for the family.
- Managed appointments with doctors, dentists, and other service providers for the family.
- Oversaw home maintenance tasks like repairs and improvements.
Nanny
Karl Hansen & Laura Hansen
Hillsborough
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Cared for three children, two boys and a girl, starting at the ages 5 and 3 years old and a 6 month baby, respectively
- Introduced children to educational media of all types to encourage intellectual growth
- Planned a variety of activities for the children including play dates, visits to the library, museums and the zoo. Attended weekly classes such as music and art.
- Supervised children in family's home swimming pool
- Provided household management
- Cooked meals for the family and children's laundry
- Traveled with family on family vacations and provided overnight care for children in the family home while parents traveled
Nanny
James & Shelly Quarles
Burlingame
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Cared for three children, two boys and a girl, starting at ages 4 and 3 years old and a new born, respectively
- Introduced children to educational media of all types to encourage intellectual growth
- Planned a variety of activities for the children including play dates, visits to the library, museums and the zoo.
- Supervised children in family's home swimming pool after swimming lessons to reinforce swimming skills
- Provided household management and personal assistance for the family
- Did family's laundry prepared Paleo diet meals for the family
- Traveled with family on family vacation
Nanny
Jason Rhee & Grace Park-Rhee
Burlingame
08.2009 - 07.2015
- Returned from out of state to care for two children, a girl aged 2 and a boy age 4 months old, respectively
- Introduced children to educational media of all types to encourage intellectual growth
- Planned a variety of activities for the children including play dates, visits to the library, museums and zoo
- Provided household management and personal assistance for the family
- Did family's laundry and prepared family meals
- Planned and orchestrated children's birthday parties
- Traveled with family on many vacations and provided overnight care for children in their home while parents traveled
Cashier
Cabela's Outfitters
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Working part time as a cashier for the company
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at retail outdoor equipment store.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Collaborated with team members to manage high-volume sales periods.
- Resolved customer issues and concerns in a professional manner.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Housekeeping
Firesteel Healthcare Community
Mitchell
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked in housekeeping for the facility, offices and resident rooms.
- Assisted with special projects related to housekeeping duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Coordinated housekeeping activities throughout the property.
- Coordinated with housekeeping staff regarding room cleanliness status.
- Maintained a clean working environment through regular housekeeping duties.
Retail and Reservations
Cedar Pass Lodge for Forever Resorts
Badlands
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Worked in Retail for the Lodge selling jewelry, souvenirs and gifts.
- Worked in Reservations making reservations for four locations
Special Educational Aide
Kadoka School District
Interior
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Work one on one with special needs student
- Supervise student daily to assist in achievement of curriculum goals
- Assist with teaching life skills, including social interaction and personal hygiene skills
- Assist teachers in the school with special projects such as art, science, phonics and field trips when special needs student was with his teacher or absent from school
- Thru out school year also served as a substitute for other teachers and school cook when special needs student wasn't present at school
Nanny
Iwan Streichenberger & Lorna Street
San Francisco
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Cared for family's 4-month old daughter
- Put child on a regular sleeping schedule
- Did child's laundry and prepared child's meals
- Assisted in errands for family including grocery and personal shopping
- Planned a variety of activities including play dates, visits to the library, museums and zoo
- Introduced child to educational media to encourage intellectual growth
Nanny
Mark Higbie & Gretchen Knoell
San Francisco
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Cared for family's two boys, aged 20 months and 3 years old
- Planned structured activities and classes on a regular basis
- Daily routine included preparing for school, light housekeeping and errands
- Did children's laundry and prepared children's meals
- Traveled with family and provided overnight care at family home when parents traveled
- Introduced children to educational media of all types to encourage intellectual growth
- Planned and orchestrated children's birthday parties
Nanny
Paul & Lauren Levitan
Mill Valley
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Cared for the family's two children, aged 1 and 4 years old
- Daily routine included taking children to school, ballet, gymnastics and other activities
- Did family's laundry and prepared children's meals
- Assisted in errands for family including grocery and personal shopping
- Planned a variety of activities for the children including play dates, visits to the library, museums and zoo
Nanny
Jim Brown & Suzanne Mellen
Tiburon
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Cared for the family's two children, aged 1 year and 4 years old
- Daily routine included taking children to school, ballet, gymnastics and other activities
- Did family's laundry and prepared children's meals
- Assisted in errands for family including grocery and personal shopping
- Planned a variety of activities including play dates, visits to the library, museums and zoo
Pre-School Teacher
Sunshine Pre-School
Sonoma
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Planned curriculum and activities for 3 and 4 year old children
- Provided positive social growth with the daily structure of the class in all developmental areas
- Disciplining children through positive means effectively and consistently
- Organized daily activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool learning environments.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences using art, play, and exploration techniques.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Observed children to record development.
Student Teacher
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Planned curriculum and activities for 3 and 4 year old children
- Provided positive social growth with the daily structure of the class in all developmental areas
- Assisted Head teacher
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process.
- Conducted classroom observations to assess student performance.
Teacher
Sonoma County Family YMCA Sunshine Company
Sonoma
05.1992 - 08.1995
- Planned and conducted activities designed for promoting and stimulating positive social growth and self-expression for students 5 to 11 years old
- Coordinated lessons in drama, science and sports
- Disciplining children through positive means effectively and consistently
- Participated in professional development training and weekly staff meetings
Assistant Director
Sonoma County Family YMCA Summer Camp
Santa Rosa
05.1992 - 09.1995
- Planned and conducted activities designed for promoting and stimulating positive social growth and self-expression for campers of 6 to 12 years old
- Developed lessons in drama, science, swimming, arts & crafts and sports
- Supervised program in Director's absence
- Purchased food and supplies on a monthly basis
- Participated in professional development training and weekly staff meetings
Education
Early Childhood Education - Child Development Certificate
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA01.1996
High School Diploma -
Piner High School
Santa Rosa, CA01.1993
Skills
- Childcare management
- Meal preparation
- Educational support
- Household organization
- Activity planning
- Communication skills
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- First aid and CPR certified
- Early childhood education
- Light housekeeping
- Dependable
- Transportation safety
- Safety awareness
- Excellent driving record
- Arts and crafts
- Outdoor activities
- Household management
- Activity coordination
- Organization skills
- Family assistance
References
- Doug Lambert, 2574 Union Street, San Francisco, CA. 94123, (646) 526-4978
- Suzanne Mellen, 70 Cypress Hollow, Tiburon, CA, 94920, (415)381-1871
- Lorna Street, 3451 Habersham Road, Atlanta, GA, 30305, (415)215-1558
- Laura Hansen, 110 Eucalyptus Road, Hillsborough, CA, 94010, (415)359-5116
- Grace Park Rhee, 1465 Balboa Avenue, Burlingame, CA, 94010, (650)248-6011
- Darla Cook, General Manager of Forever Resorts / Cedar Pass Lodge, 20681 SD HWY 240, Interior, SD, 57750, (605)433-5460
- Lauren Reibstein (650) 248-0765
- Amanda Maharaj (805)216-9037
- Robin Scott (949) 233-6468
Certification
Early Childhood Education certificate, First Aid and CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Nanny/Family Assistant
Doug Lambert & Emily Lambert
06.2018 - 08.2025
Nanny
Karl Hansen & Laura Hansen
08.2016 - 05.2018
Nanny
James & Shelly Quarles
09.2015 - 07.2016
Cashier
Cabela's Outfitters
08.2013 - 04.2014
Housekeeping
Firesteel Healthcare Community
08.2013 - 01.2014
Retail and Reservations
Cedar Pass Lodge for Forever Resorts
06.2013 - 09.2013
Special Educational Aide
Kadoka School District
08.2012 - 06.2013
Nanny
Jason Rhee & Grace Park-Rhee
08.2009 - 07.2015
Nanny
Iwan Streichenberger & Lorna Street
01.2007 - 01.2008
Nanny
Mark Higbie & Gretchen Knoell
01.2004 - 01.2007
Nanny
Paul & Lauren Levitan
01.2002 - 01.2003
Nanny
Jim Brown & Suzanne Mellen
01.1999 - 01.2002
Pre-School Teacher
Sunshine Pre-School
08.1997 - 08.1998
Student Teacher
Santa Rosa Junior College
09.1995 - 06.1996
Teacher
Sonoma County Family YMCA Sunshine Company
05.1992 - 08.1995
Assistant Director
Sonoma County Family YMCA Summer Camp
05.1992 - 09.1995
Early Childhood Education - Child Development Certificate
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Piner High School