Anna St. Andre
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic and reliable childcare professional with extensive experience at the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Skilled in child development and motivated by fostering creativity and emotional well-being. Proven ability to adapt teaching strategies and maintain open communication with parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Passionate about teaching and interacting with children in order for continued development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
N/A
03.2019 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged in teaching the children through developmental games appropriate for each age group
- Experienced with children 3 months to 11 years old.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Assistant Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of students.
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students as young as 6 months old.
- Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
- Guided students through different swimming strokes and strategies to increase stamina.
- Maintained open communications with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed about schedules, administrative requirements and class updates.
- Upheld optimal safety protocols, responded to emergencies and completed related paperwork for notable incidents and accidents.
- Updated class and student records with personal details, attendance and progress.
- Delivered water safety courses for young children and guardians, helping dramatically reduce critical incidents.
- Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices, resulting in higher overall teaching quality across the team.
- Enhanced student safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining a vigilant watch over the swimming area.
- Adapted teaching approach based on feedback from head instructor or students themselves, striving for continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.
- Supported swimmers in overcoming fears or apprehensions, leading to increased confidence in their abilities.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Worked with both individual instruction and group instruction and adapted teaching techniques in order to communicate and teach most effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05-2026
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Child development
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Motivational skills
- Class management
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
04.2023 - 11.2024
Nanny
N/A
03.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
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