Kyra Barlow

Full time stay at home caregiver to son who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder by 2 yrs old and ADHD at 5. By applying previous childhood development knowledge advocated for supports & services to build positive and nurturing environment at home & with one on one support in daycare/respite to support progress in meeting age appropriate milestones. Facilitated and organized meetings with local agencies, daycare, school, or any other support staff to develop and implement individual care plan tailored to needs of child to improve quality of life.

• Maintain a balance of respecting child's emotions by not dismissing feelings, acknowledging and listening to wants and needs, and giving space to make mistakes & learn while engaging with child in age appropriate manner and discipline structure.
• Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development. Taking into consideration child's interests balanced playtime with screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills; when screen time was permitted encouraged use of programs that are age appropriate and help with developing skills.
• Taught child skills promoting awareness about rights & responsibilities within academic & social environments which developed social skills tailored to individual needs, promoting positive peer interactions and friendships while learning about consequences of actions towards other.
• Further developed advocacy, research, and analytical skills when faced with complex challenges acquiring proper funding or services required for development and quality of life for child.

• Collaborated with parents on setting goals for children''s growth, tracking progress regularly through open communication channels.
• Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
• Created positive atmosphere in home that fostered trust between nanny, parents, and children alike.
• Adapted swiftly to changes in family dynamics or schedules, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in providing high-quality childcare services.
• Fostered emotional growth and social skills through consistent daily routines and clear communication.
• Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
• Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Assisted parents in managing schedules and appointments, ensuring smooth family operations.
• Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.

• Improve client engagement by developing and implementing mentorship tailored to needs of at-risk youth.
• Boosted self-esteem for at-risk youth through consistent support, encouragement, and positive reinforcement that inspired personal growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
• Supervised client activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
• Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
• Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.

• Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits. Reducing inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
• Trained staff on proper procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing effective front of house management strategies. Developing strong relationships with guests, addressing complaints promptly by analyzing customer feedback, and implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction to ensure positive experience that fosters long term loyalty.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks.
• Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.