Catherine Arnold

Hi, I've been working in childcare for the last 3 years! I have not only experience working in various standard daycares/preschools, I also have had experience working as an Assistant Toddler Guide in a Montessori School with toddlers. In addition, I also have had previous experience as a live-in nanny in which I practiced Montessori with that toddler.

I am very passionate about using a child-lead approach and I love to implement enriching activities with children whether that is reading books, music and movement, outdoor play, arts and crafts, etc! I am a perceptive and reliable individual who has a passion for taking care of kids, I love to help out around the house and meal prep, and am currently in the process of getting a Early Childhood Education degree. I make sure to keep up to date with CPR/ First Aid training to ensure safety.

I am excited to making lasting relationships with families! Can't wait to meet you!

Various — Babysitting

2013 - PRESENT

• Babysit children of various ages for many families throughout the years. 
• Ensure children are bathed, fed, and are in bed prior to parents arrival
• Clean up after children
• Play and engage with children

Tiger Tots Child Development Center, Columbia, MO — Toddler Teacher

July 2022 - April 2023

Organize snack and nap hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times

• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Track children’s progress and report to parents as well as communicate needs
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Nanny’s Early Learning Center, Columbia, MO- Lead/ Assistant Toddler Teacher 

April 2023 - September 2023 (left to go to school at BYUI), December 2023 (worked during Christmas Break), August 2024- September 2024

Organize snack and nap hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times

• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Track children’s progress and report to parents as well as communicate needs
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Windsor Street Montessori School Columbia, MO- Assistant Toddler Guide

September 2024 - April 2025

Organize snack and nap hours and supervise children to ensure their safety at all times

• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Track children’s progress and report to parents as well as communicate needs
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Engage in Montessori philosophy- encouraging children to do work, observing children, and integrating Practical Life skills
• Supporting lead guide 

Live in Nanny Columbia, MO- Nanny for Toddler

April 2025- October 2025

• Supervise and interact with the toddler- train her on Montessori in preparation for when she would attend school when she turned 2 years old.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents as well as communicate needs
• Make and provide lunch and snacks
• Take toddler to the library and parks nearby, etc

Studying Early Childhood Education at Brigham Young University-Idaho/ night classes at Columbia College