Ali Franks
Newport,TN
Summary
Independent Nanny and student adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to three children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. All while maintaining good academic standing in pursuit of a degree related to child development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
APS Office Worker
East Tennessee State University
08.2023 - Current
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with prospective students or families by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Ordered and restocked office supplies to keep staff efficient and on-task.
- Offered superior guest relations by greeting and guiding visitors to appointments and staff members.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through proactive assistance and collaboration with colleagues across departments.
- Freed up staff to focus on advanced work by answering basic telephone calls, emails and letter inquiries.
Family Nanny
Lisa Askew
03.2022 - Current
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
- Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
- Encouraged independence among the children through guidance on personal hygiene routines such as getting dressed or brushing teeth.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Aftercare Assistant
Coalition For Kids
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the planning and execution of various extracurricular clubs or activities designed to engage student interest outside of traditional academics.
- Assisted with homework completion, ensuring students understood concepts and improved academic performance.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate students and foster a sense of personal responsibility for their behavior during aftercare hours.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties to enrich the aftercare experience for students.
- Monitored student progress in academic areas by reviewing homework assignments and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who required additional academic or behavioral support.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being by providing a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced student safety by diligently supervising after-school activities and monitoring behavior.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
Daycare Assistant
Little Warriors Daycare- Newport Grammar School
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided snack time assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2025
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Scheduling and Planning
- Infant care experience
- Safety awareness
- Toddler care experience
- Household Management
- Creative play
- Educational Support
- Emotional Support
- Homework Assistance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Family Support
- Activity Planning
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Leadership Qualities
Volunteer Experience
Volunteers at Niswonger Children's Hospital 2 days a week with the child life program. Visits patients and provides activities and resources for children and their families. Organizes and cleans toys and equipment. Completes odd tasks that need to be done.
Additional Information
Ali has a slew of experience with children and their families both in and out of the healthcare setting. On the side Ali assists with childcare in her church and visits classrooms at her local elementary school. Ali has experience with organizing play, education, and exercise in multiple childcare settings. Ali has experience in low, middle, and high income situations in situations including but not limited to government housing, daycare, aftercare, private care, schools, churches, and the hospital.
Timeline
Aftercare Assistant
Coalition For Kids
09.2023 - 12.2023
APS Office Worker
East Tennessee State University
08.2023 - Current
Family Nanny
Lisa Askew
03.2022 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Little Warriors Daycare- Newport Grammar School
10.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
East Tennessee State University
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