Amanda minear
@amandaminear
Compassionate early childhood educator and experienced nanny with strong administrative and family-support skills.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced childcare professional and preschool teacher's assistant with an educational background in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development. I have over eight years of nanny experience with private families and more than two years supporting preschool programs, using Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches while leading activities, routines, and extended programs.
I deliver dependable household and administrative support as a personal assistant, managing calendars, transportation, and digital coordination with discretion and organization. I am trust line certified, CPR and First Aid certified, energetic, compassionate, and committed to hands-on, outdoor, and creative learning experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Personal Assistant
Private Family
Jan 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 10 months)
Provided personal assistant and remote administrative support to a private family, managing scheduling, digital correspondence, transportation, and household organization to ensure smooth daily operations.
Teacher's Assistant
Peninsula Temple Sholom
Aug 2021 - Jun 2024 (2 years 10 months)
Assisted lead teachers in planning and executing lesson plans, supervised children, and co-led the afternoon extended program, supporting classroom routines and activity coordination.
Childcare Provider
Private Families
Jun 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 8 months)
Provided in-home childcare for multiple families covering infants to 12-year-olds, handling school pick-ups/drop-offs, transportation to activities, routine management, and household coordination.
Childcare Assistant
YMCA
Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 (1 year 1 month)
Volunteered in the childcare center supervising children aged 6 months to 10 years, facilitating outdoor and age-appropriate activities, and communicating with staff and families.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Foothill College
Associate Degree, Psychology; Child and Adolescent Development
2015 - 2020
Completed Associate degrees in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development at Foothill College between 2015 and 2020.
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