Michaela McCormick-McEvoy
Ruddington ,England
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in child development and early education. Proficient in designing educational games, fostering mental well-being, and promoting children's fitness. Demonstrates strong initiative and resilience, with a proven track record in effective disciplining and routine management. Skilled in newborn care, toddler proficiency, and sleep routine mastery, ensuring a nurturing environment for children. Committed to enhancing children's growth through positive reinforcement methods and sensitivity towards their needs. Holds a driving licence and adept at handling medical emergencies with calmness under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Nanny
Willoughby 395 EBK
Wysall, England
2025.07 - Current
- Provided consistent care for children, ensuring their safety and well-being during parents' absence.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
- Assisted with homework, enhancing understanding of school subjects.
Nanny
James and Catherine Butterfield
Wysall, England
2023.11 - 2025.06
- Sole carer for children while parents were working or out of the home for extended periods of time.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Communicated children's progress and behaviour to parents regularly, fostering strong partnerships in care.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Coordinated transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, promoting restful sleep for children.
- Encouraged children's creativity through imaginative play leading to development of self-expression.
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
- Managed household laundry to ensure cleanliness and presentable family garments, supporting overall family organisation.
- Accompanied family on holidays as a trusted caregiver, providing continuous care for the children.
Nanny/stable hand
Polly Jackson
Kinoulton, England
2021.12 - 2023.11
- Provided care to child in a yard situation ensuring their safety and understanding of the dangers.
- Cared solely for child while parents were working or out of the home for prolonged periods of time.
- Cooked balanced meals for the child to support their growth and health.
- Monitored and supported child during illness, providing comfort and reassurance.
- Trained in animal first aid to provide emergency assistance.
- Maintained exceptional animal welfare during grooming.
- Sterilised grooming equipment between treatments for faultless hygiene standards.
- Administered medical assistance to animals awaiting veterinary care, ensuring timely treatment.
- Fed, watered and toileted animals prior to treatments, promoting their well-being.
- Utilised harnesses and slings to provide comfort and security to animals during grooms.
- Bathed animals for maximum cleanliness and comfort.
Horse Groom
Martin Schaufler
Gilching, Germany
2020.12 - 2021.12
- Groomed and prepared horses for competitions, ensuring cleanliness and optimal presentation.
- Ensured proper grooming for horses, leading to improved coat condition.
- Enhanced horse aesthetics through consistent grooming routine with regular washing and brushing.
- Provided regular feed according to diet plans; supported overall horse nutrition regime.
- Performed dietary management tasks, resulting in healthier horses.
- Supported veterinary visits with efficient record keeping of horse health data.
- Developed positive relationships with horses through gentle handling techniques.
- Supported training exercises to improve horse skills and performance.
- Secured safe environment by cleaning and maintaining stables regularly.
Education
QQI Level 5 - Equestrian Studies
Colaiste Stiofain Naoife
Cork 2017.09 - 2018.05
Leaving Certificate -
Gorey Community College
Gorey, County Wexford 2014.08 - 2016.06
Skills
- Newborn care experience
- Toddler care proficiency
- Child nurturing
- Child development understanding
- Early education knowledge
- Homework support
- Homework assistance
- Educational activities knowledge
- Educational game design
- Meal preparation
- Children's fitness
- Sleep routine mastery
- Potty training experience
- Handling medical emergencies
- Child safety procedures
- Household management
- Schedule management
- Routine management
- Strong initiative
- Attention to Detail
- Calm under pressure
- Resilience and tenacity
- Mental well-being fostering
- Effective disciplining
- Child needs sensitivity
- Child engagement strategies
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Driving licence
- Baby bathing expertise
Timeline
Nanny
Willoughby 395 EBK
2025.07 - Current
Nanny
James and Catherine Butterfield
2023.11 - 2025.06
Nanny/stable hand
Polly Jackson
2021.12 - 2023.11
Horse Groom
Martin Schaufler
2020.12 - 2021.12
QQI Level 5 - Equestrian Studies
Colaiste Stiofain Naoife
2017.09 - 2018.05
Leaving Certificate -
Gorey Community College
2014.08 - 2016.06