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The Traveling Nanny
Angela R. Harris
kidzbizz@yahoo.com
(Available ONLY in Atlanta, GA Metro Area)
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience in a detailed professional and challenging working
environment that would enable me to grow further in my profession.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Washington Pediatric Associates, P.C.
Washington, DC
Sign Language Instructor
December 2006 - November 2007
Introduce children and families to American Sign Language. Create curriculum based on weekly themes
so parents and children can easily grasp the language being taught. Inform parents of any interesting
activities in the Metro area that relates to ASL.
Pediatric Village
Washington, DC
Sign Language Instructor
August 2006 - February 2008
Introduce children and families to American Sign Language. Create curriculum based on weekly themes
so parents and children can easily grasp the language being taught. Inform parents of any interesting
activities in the Metro area that relates to ASL.
Tot Talk Playgroup
Washington, DC
Director/ Owner/Sign Language Instructor
July 2006 - Present
Introduce children and families to American Sign Language. Create curriculum based on weekly themes
so parents and children can easily grasp the language being taught. Inform parents of any interesting
activities in the Metro area that relates to ASL. Create age appropriate art and music activities for
children ages 16 months - 4 years. Provide life saving techniques through Infant/Child CPR and First
Aid classes. Instruct in-home baby sign language classes to families of children with special needs.
Matthew and Jennifer Berzok, Attorneys at Law
Washington, DC & Bethesda, MD
Child Care Provider - Special Needs Part-time Nanny, Occasional Babysitter
October 2006 - February 2008
Responsible for the complete care of the children including newborn care. Duties include tending to
each child’s basic physical needs, meal planning and preparation, organization of play activities and
outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when appropriate, intellectual stimulation,
language activities and provide transportation when required. Communicate with non-verbal special
needs child through sign language, attend occupational and speech therapy with child and parent,
continued therapy in the home learned in each session. Inform parents of children’s daily activities by
written communication.
Dr. Steven Wall and Karla Kirk -
Washington, DC & Bethesda, MD
Personal Child Care Provider – Part time Nanny
August 2005 - May 2007
Responsible for the complete care of the children including newborn care. Duties include tending to
each child’s basic physical needs, meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care,
organization of play activities and outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when
appropriate, intellectual stimulation, language activities and provide transportation when required.
Inform parents of children’s daily activities by written communication.
John and Rebecca Markley
Washington, DC
Personal Child Care Provider – Part time Nanny Share
September 2005 - September 2006
Responsible for the complete care of the children including newborn care. Duties include tending to
each child’s basic physical needs, meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care,
organization of play activities and outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when
appropriate, intellectual stimulation, language activities and provide transportation when required.
Inform parents of children’s daily activities by written and oral communication.
Porter and Scott Montgomery
Washington, DC
Personal Child Care Provider – Part time Nanny Share
September 2005 - February 2008
Responsible for the complete care of the children. Duties include tending to each child’s basic physical
needs, meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and
outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when appropriate, intellectual stimulation,
language activities and provide transportation when required. Inform parents of children’s daily activities
by written and oral communication.
David Ross, Attorney at Law, and Tiffanie Ross
Arlington, VA
Personal Child Care Provider – Part time Nanny & Occasional Babysitting
May 2005 - June 2006
Responsible for the complete care of the children. Duties include tending to each child’s basic physical
needs, meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and
outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when appropriate, intellectual stimulation,
language activities and provide transportation when required. Inform parents of children’s daily activities
by written and oral communication.
Joshua and Katherine Nickerson, Attorneys at Law
Washington, DC & Bethesda, MD
Personal Child Care Provider – Evening Childcare
August 2004 – February 2008
Responsible for the complete care of the children including newborn care. Duties include tending to
each child’s basic physical needs, meal planning and preparation, organization of play activities,
providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when appropriate, intellectual stimulation, and language
activities.
William T. and Suzanne K. Mason - Washington, DC
Personal Child Care Provider - Nanny, Occasional Babysitter
July 2002 – February 2008
Responsible for the complete care of the children including newborn care. Duties include tending to
each child’s basic physical needs, meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care,
organization of play activities and outings, providing behavioral guidelines and disciplining when
appropriate, intellectual stimulation, language activities and provide transportation when required.
Inform parents of children’s daily activities by written and oral communication.
Honorable Magistrate Judge Juliet McKenna
Douglas Kendall - Washington, DC
After School Child Care Provider, Occasional Babysitter
July 2002 – February 2008
Responsible for the complete care of the child. Duties include tending to each child’s basic physical
needs, picking child up from school, meal planning and preparation, providing behavioral guidelines and
disciplining when appropriate, intellectual stimulation, inform parents of child’s daily activities by written
and oral communication.
Blue Igloo Playgroup, Georgetown -Washington, DC
Director – Educational Coordinator
June 2001 – July 2002
Oversee and maintain daily operations, coordinate age appropriate activities and field trips, maintain
accurate records for each family, create parent handbook and duty parent schedule, create a learning
environment for children ages six months to three years, recommend parental magazines, books, articles
and web sites for parental inquires,
monitor staff and maintain their records.
Combined Federal Agencies Child Development Center, Inc.
U.S. Kids Preschool, Washington, DC (NAECY Accredited).
Pre-K Lead Teacher
August 2000 – June 2001
As lead teacher my responsibilities are planning and implementing age appropriate lesson plans and
activities for the Pre-K four and five year olds. Periodically evaluate children’s behavioral, academic,
and motor skills for Parent-Teacher conferences. Maintain updated attendance, and emergency records
on each child. Prepare daily reports on each child to be sent home.
Hopkins House Preschool – West End Site, Alexandria, VA
Lead Teacher
August 1999 – February 2000
As lead teacher my responsibilities included planning and implementing age appropriate lesson plans
and activities for the Pre-K four and five year olds. Periodically evaluate children’s behavioral,
academic, and motor skills for Parent-Teacher conferences. Maintain updated attendance, and
emergency records on each child. Prepare daily reports on each child to be sent home. Sustain daily
operations in absence of the Director. Achieved NAEYC Accreditation.
Friendship House Apprenticeship & Jobs Training Resources Center,
Washington, DC
Consultant – Child Development Instructor
October 1998 – July 1999
Instructed students in the ten areas of the Child Development curriculum (CDA Tutorial), Job
Readiness Skills, and Life Skills. Planned and implemented on site workshops that reiterates the
curriculum. Assessment and case management as needed. Established and monitored work experience
sites for students enrolled in the Child Development Class. Assessed daily progress of students.
Organized program schedule. Customer service. Prepared weekly and monthly reports for grant
funders. Conducted career counseling and job search. Other duties as assigned and needed.
Angie’s Playland Home Daycare, Ft. Campbell, KY
Kiddie Corner Home Daycare, Ft. Wainwright, AK (24 hours/7days)
Angie’s Lil’ Angels Home Daycare, Pine Bluff, AR (24 hours/6days)
Owner/ Operator/Director
June 1989 – February 1998
As owner and operator, my responsibilities included planning and implementing age appropriate lesson
plans and activities for children ages six weeks to twelve years. Periodically evaluate children’s
behavioral, academic, and motor skills for Parent-Teacher conferences. Maintain updated attendance,
personal, and emergency records on each child. Prepare daily reports on each child to be sent home.
Attend at least 25 hours of training per year. Coordinate and instruct parenting workshops for each
parent utilizing the facility. Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements.
Balance payroll sheets, accounts payable and receivable, prepare and file Federal and State Income
taxes. Inventory and order supplies as needed. After school tutoring in basic subjects. General
customer service.
VOLUNTEER
Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta
Children’s Hospital at Egleston
Atlanta, GA
April 2008 - Present
Children’s Developmental Clinic
Motor and Speech Development
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MD
September 2002 – May 2005
Operation Angels, Inc., “A Campaign For Children’s Rights”
Pine Bluff, AR; Ft. Washington, MD
Founder/ Coordinator
February 1997 to Present
Young People’s Department, Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
Pine Bluff, AR
Director/Senior Youth Sunday School Teacher
August 1995 to October 1997
V.I.P.S. (Volunteer in Public Schools)
R.I.F. (Reading is Fundamental)
Pine Bluff School District, Pine Bluff, AR
August 1980 to May 1987
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Tot Talk Playgroup, Washington, DC
American Red Cross
Infant/Child CPR - Re-certification
February 2008
Prince George Community College, Largo, MD
American Sign Language 1 & 2
January 2006 to June 2006
Prince George Community College, Largo, MD
August 2000 to May 2003
Associate of Applied Science Degree, With Honors
Early Childhood Education
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Training Program
Hopkins House Preschool, Alexandria, VA
August 1999 to September 1999
NAECY Accredited
Southern Arkansas Technical College, Pine Bluff, AR
Fall 1997 – Accounting
Progressing Towards Degree
Arkansas Child Care Training Program, Pine Bluff, AR
January 1996 to June 1996
Arkansas Child Development Certification; Infant/Child CPR Certification; First Aid
6th Infantry Division Family Child Care Training Program, Ft. Wainwright, AK
November 1991 to January 1993
Alaska Child Development Certification; CPR Certification; First Aid Certification;
Extended, Overnight, and Long Term Care Endorsement
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR
August 1984 to May 1988
Accounting/Business Management
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1999 – 2001
The Association of Washington, DC Area Nannies
2005 - Present
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
I have had the unique opportunity to work with children from all lifestyles, including special needs
children, for over 30 years. Knowledgeable in computer software applications such as Windows XP,
Print Shop, Word, and Quicken Accounting. Experienced with HTML and multimedia software
programs. Powerful speaking and writing qualities, and an activist for children’s rights.
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