Aurora McNally

Experience

• Nanny - C Family - Maplewood, New Jersey | 2020 - Present
  • Care for three children between ages of two and 10 years.
  • Work with toddler and two elementary-school-age children.
  • Engage in interactive play and encourage cooperative play with each other.
  • Provide attentive care with homework, activities, and meals.
  • Transport children home from preschool and elementary school reliably.
• Nanny - L Family - Teaneck, New Jersey | 2015 - 2020
  • Care for three children between ages of one month and 13 years, including one with developmental disabilities.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical and social activities with peers.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to effectively manage challenging behaviors.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with themselves and others.
  • Engaged with children individually to build positive relationships.

Skills and More

• American Sign Language
  • Took classes in American Sign Language for several years.
  • Integrated Baby Signing into activities with children under age two.
  • Used ASL with a teenager who exhibited non-verbal symptoms during anxiety and panic attacks.
• American Red Cross First Aid Certification - Completed Red Cross Certification for First Aid, CPR, and AED training (Adult, Child, and Baby).
• US citizen with passport, willing to travel!
• Also I have a car ❤️

Volunteer Work

• President - Paramus PFLAG - Paramus, New Jersey and Zoom | 2018 - Present
  • Lead and manage local monthly support group for LGBT+ youth and their families, in person and on Zoom.
  • Provide a safe space for members to share stories, learn about LGBT+ identity, and collaborate on advice, resources, and community.
  • Assess and respond to members' needs by providing individualized counseling, advocacy, and referrals to outside services and resources.
• Camp Counselor - Camp Aranu'tiq of Harbor Camps - New Hampshire | 2017 and 2018
  • Developed stimulating and age-appropriate arts and crafts activities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with campers by interacting during athletic and creative activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to create a fun and engaging atmosphere.
• Dodgeball Team Captain - Sandlot Sports - New York, New York | 2021 - Present
  • Dodgeball Team Captain for five seasons.
  • Helped create a friendly and welcoming environment for players new to non-professional dodgeball league.
  • Organized team-building activities and events on and off the field for players throughout the tri-state area.
  • Encouraged long-lasting friendships and relationships for new players.
  • Won "Spirit of Sandlot" award three times for outgoing and friendly attitude.