Megan Cederstrom
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and nurturing professional with extensive experience as a Professional Nanny at Nanny Lane, excelling in child development and emotional support. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with families while promoting healthy eating habits and safe transportation practices. First aid and CPR certified, I bring a cheerful demeanor and effective communication skills to every interaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Nanny Lane
08.2024 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
- Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition, preparing nutritious meals and snacks daily.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
- Cared for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Sales Associate
TANMAX Tanning
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Babysitter
Busy Bee Childcare
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Sales Associate
Apricot Lane Boutique
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
In Progress - Nursing
Maricopa Community College System
AZPerry High School
Gilbert, AZ2024
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Infant care experience
- Child development expertise
- Positive discipline methods
- Creative play strategies
- Social skill development
- Toddler care
- Household management
- Emotional support techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
- Meal preparation
- Schedule management
- Child supervision
- Cheerful and energetic
- Outdoor activities
- Housekeeping abilities
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Nanny Lane
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
TANMAX Tanning
12.2021 - 12.2024
Babysitter
Busy Bee Childcare
12.2021 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
Apricot Lane Boutique
03.2021 - 12.2021
In Progress - Nursing
Maricopa Community College System
Perry High School