Lesley A. Riesen

      lesley@riesens.com


  Objective
 

Obtain a preschool level teaching position where my experience and skill will help foster a healthy learning environment in which children can grow

Summary of qualifications

 
  • More than 7 years of child care experience with over 12 E.C.E. units
  • Highly committed to providing a nurturing environment for children’s growth
  • Extremely empathetic and understanding of both the parent and child’s needs
  • Ability to perform in all types of working environments
Experience
 

1997 - 1999    Audrey M. Horning   Livermore, CA
Family Nanny

  • Live-out nanny responsible for toddler and 5 year old. Provided sole care for the children, up to 12 hours daily. Responsible for meal planning, including family dinners, and daily activities. Responsibilities also included light house keeping work.
 

1996 - 1997    St. Bartholomew’s Daycare Center    Livermore, CA
Daycare Teacher

  • Responsible for the care of toddlers during the day and older children, up to 5 years old, after school. Opened center each day and prepared rooms for day’s activities. Aided in the preparation of daily lesson and activity plans.
 

1995 - 1996    KinderCare Preschool    Livermore, CA
Preschool Teacher

  • Main responsibilities were for the care of the toddler and infant aged children. Also provided care for school aged children enrolled in after school care. Duties included ensuring safety, preparing activity and lesson plans, and completing prepared plans on a daily basis. Closed center on a nightly basis.
 

1991 - 1994    Brea TV and Appliance    Brea, CA
Office Administrator

  • Responsible for incoming service calls and scheduling repair technician’s daily activities. Prepared daily banking receipts along with other light accounting duties and made nightly bank deposits.
 

1988 - 1991    Gerber’s Childcare Center    Santa Ana, CA
Teacher’s Aide

  • Part time teacher’s aide for toddler aged children. Aided in closing center nightly.

Education

 

1995 - 1996    Las Positas College    Livermore, CA
Early Childhood Education 9 units

  • Coursework included Prenatal and Early Childhood Development;
    Early Childhood Development; Child, Family, and Community
 

1989 - 1991    Pacific Oaks College    Santa Ana, CA
Early Childhood Education 4 units

  • Coursework included Preschool Curriculum; The Preschool Child

Professional Memberships

International Nanny Association - Collingswood, NJ 08108-2101