Resume

Ashtyn Smith          

205.672.6834 | ashtynsmithbusiness@gmail.com      

CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

Private Family

August 2025 - November 2025

Montgomery, AL

Temporary Part-Time Nanny

Ages 7 & 14

Responsibilities:

• Safely transported children from school to home or extracurricular activities

• Provided nutritious snacks, often selecting and purchasing items based on family preferences and dietary needs

• Maintained open communication with parents regarding the child’s daily activities, behavior, and academic progress

• Provided homework supervision and academic support 

• Offered guidance and advice to promote problem-solving skills, confidence, and positive decision-making

• Assisted with study habits, time management, and project planning to foster academic independence

• Encouraged discussion of social experiences and peer relationships to support emotional intelligence and empathy

• Modeled respectful communication, responsibility, and positive attitude to reinforce family values

*The position ended as the family's needs were met during the time frame that was previously agreed upon.

Corren Family

August 2024 - August 2025

Pike Road, AL

Full Time Nanny

Ages 2 months, 2 months, 15 months, & 3 years

Responsibilities:

• Maintained open communication with parents regarding the child’s daily activities, behavior, and academic progress

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks

• Coordinate travel documents (passports, visa, health forms), pack for, and supervise children during travel

• Planned and prepared nutritious, age-appropriate homemade baby foods using fresh, organic ingredients

• Pureed, portioned, and safely stored baby foods in accordance with health and food safety standards of family

• Introduced new flavors and textures gradually to support sensory development and prevent food sensitivities

• Collaborated with parents to develop weekly meal plans aligned with dietary preferences and pediatric guidance.

• Incorporated seasonal produce and balanced nutrition to promote healthy eating habits from infancy

• Prepared batch meals for convenience, labeling and freezing portions for future use.

• Educated parents on safe reheating, storage, and serving practices for homemade baby food

• Adapted recipes as the child progressed through feeding stages, from purees to soft solids.

• Manage daily routines including naps, meals, hygiene, and sleep

• Supervise playdates, outings, and social activities of children

• Managing household tasks such as washing dishes, laundry, light housekeeping, and building/assembling furniture

• Planned and implemented age-appropriate daily activities to foster cognitive, emotional, and physical development

• Integrated Montessori principles into play and learning, encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on exploration that created a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supported sensory and motor skill development through purposeful play

• Designed interactive learning experiences using everyday materials to promote early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills

• Supported developmental milestones including tummy time, grasping, rolling, and early sensory engagement

• Maintained consistent feeding, diapering, and sleep schedules

• Prepared and sterilized bottles, managed breast milk, and monitored feeding cues

• Ensured a clean, organized, and sanitary environment by regularly disinfecting toys, bottles, and nursery surfaces

*The position ended as the family was no longer in need of full time support.

Steffen Family

March 2024-August 2024

Atlanta, GA

Full Time Live-In Nanny

Age 11 months

Responsibilities:

• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks

• Coordinate travel documents (passports, visa, health forms), pack for, and supervise children during travel

• Integrated Montessori principles into play and learning, encouraging independence, curiosity, and hands-on exploration

• Designed interactive learning experiences using everyday materials to promote early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills

• Incorporated seasonal produce and balanced nutrition to promote healthy eating habits from infancy.

• Manage daily routines including naps, meals, hygiene, and sleep

• Created a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supported sensory and motor skill development through purposeful play

• Introduced new flavors and textures gradually to support sensory development and prevent food sensitivities.

• Supervise playdates, outings, and social activities of children

• Planned and implemented age-appropriate daily activities to foster cognitive, emotional, and physical development

• Managing household tasks such as washing dishes, laundry, light housekeeping, and building/assembling furniture

*The position ended as it was a contractually seasonal role specifically for the summer months. The employment term was agreed upon in advance and concluded as scheduled at the end of the season.

Private Family

January 2023 - August 2023

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time ROTA Nanny

Age 6 months, 3 years, & 10 years

Responsibilities:

• Provided exceptional, discreet childcare for a high-profile family, maintaining complete confidentiality and professionalism at all times

• Adapted to dynamic, fast-paced schedules and frequent travel demands, ensuring continuity of care across multiple residences and locations

• Coordinated daily routines, activities, and educational enrichment while aligning with parents’ professional commitments and filming schedules

• Collaborated with household staff, including personal assistants, chefs, tutors, and security teams, to ensure seamless family operations

• Managed school drop-offs, pickups, and extracurricular schedules while accommodating last-minute changes with flexibility

• Packed and organized travel bags, activities, and essentials for on-location stays, set visits, and vacations

• Maintained discretion regarding the family’s personal and professional matters, social circles, and locations

• Facilitated consistent communication between parents and children during extended work commitments or travel.

• Prioritized safety, privacy, and emotional security, ensuring children’s comfort in both public and private settings.

• Facilitate homeschool learning by guiding and assisting with curriculum and assignments while on sets

• Taking the role as sole guardian of children while on set to ensure needs are met

• Managing a flexible schedule and adapting to varying times and locations daily

• Coordinate travel documents (passports, visa, health forms), pack for, and supervise children during travel

• Manage daily routines including naps, meals, hygiene, and sleep

• Safely transported children from summer school to home or extracurricular activities

• Supervise playdates, outings, and social activities of children

*The position ended as it was a contractually seasonal role specifically for the spring to summer months. The employment term was agreed upon in advance and concluded as scheduled at the end of the season.

East YMCA

May 2023 - August 2023

Montgomery, AL

Summer Camp Counselor

Ages 5 years to 12 years

Responsibilities:

• Supervised and engaged groups of children in age-appropriate recreational, educational, and team-building activities

• Implemented daily schedules and facilitated group activities

• Provided conflict resolution, behavior management, and emotional support

• Collaborated with camp staff and leadership to maintain health and safety standards

• Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks for camp children, adhering to dietary guidelines, food safety standards, and individual dietary restrictions

*The position ended as it was a contractually seasonal role specifically for the summer months. The employment term was agreed upon in advance and concluded as scheduled at the end of the season.

East YMCA

May 2023 - August 2023

Montgomery, AL

Early Childhood Development Center Worker

Ages 2 months to 4 years

Responsibilities:

• Designed and implemented individualized lesson plans following Montessori philosophy, emphasizing self-directed learning and hands-on exploration.

• Observed and documented each child’s progress to assess developmental milestones and adjust learning activities accordingly

• Encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through child-led discovery and experiential learning

• Provided gentle guidance and redirection to support self-regulation and positive social interaction.

• Collaborated with co-teachers and assistants to ensure consistency and balance across classroom routines and instruction

• Introduced creative art, music, and movement activities to complement Montessori materials and support multi-sensory learning

• Guided students through practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural lessons fostering holistic development

• Supervised and engaged groups of children in age-appropriate recreational, educational, and team-building activities

• Implemented daily schedules and facilitated group activities

• Provided conflict resolution, behavior management, and emotional support

• Collaborated with camp staff and leadership to maintain health and safety standards

• Maintain clean and sanitized learning environment

• Comforting, soothing, and establishing trust with infants and toddlers through responsive caregiving and routines

• Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks for camp children, adhering to dietary guidelines, food safety standards, and individual dietary restrictions

• Track developmental milestones of children and report progress and concerns to parents

*The position ended as it was a contractually seasonal role specifically for the summer months. The employment term was agreed upon in advance and concluded as scheduled at the end of the season.

Various Families

August 2019 - Present

United States

Babysitter

Ages 2 weeks to 17 years

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe and punctual pick-up/drop-off

• Keep areas within home tidy after use

• Prepare and serve meals/snacks

• Assist with homework and school projects

• Utilize basic conflict resolution and behavioral guidance skills

• Manage daily routines including naps, meals, hygiene, and sleep

• Supervise playdates, outings, and social activities of children

FAMILY ASSISTANT & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER EXPERIENCE

Howard Family

September 2024-November 2025

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA

Part Time Family Assistant  (FIFO Weekend ROTA)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee household operations and coordinate with household staff to ensure the home runs smoothly

• Research and book travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and and coordinate travel documents (passports, visa, health forms) for family 

• Maintain and organize family’s calendars, including appointments, events, travel, school functions, and social engagements

• Run errands such as grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, gift purchasing, and other personal tasks as needed.

• Handle correspondence, manage bills and household budgets, track expenses, and assist with documentation and filing

The position ended as the family’s needs changed and they no longer required full-time support. The employment term was agreed upon in advance and concluded as scheduled at the end of the agreed upon timeframe.

Stewart Family

January 2023-August 2024

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Full Time Family Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Oversee household operations and coordinate with household staff to ensure the home runs smoothly

• Research and book travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and and coordinate travel documents (passports, visa, health forms) for family 

• Maintain and organize family’s calendars, including appointments, events, travel, school functions, and social engagements

• Run errands such as grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, gift purchasing, and other personal tasks as needed.

• Handle correspondence, manage bills and household budgets, track expenses, and assist with documentation and filing

*The position ended as the family’s needs changed and they no longer required full-time support

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Various Families

May 2020 - Present

United States

Private Swim Instructor

Ages 2 to 18 years

Responsibilities:

• Instruct various ages and skill levels in swimming techniques, including beginner to advanced strokes

• Teach essential water safety practices to promote safe behavior in and around water

• Develop and implement lessons that include survival swimming skills such as floating, treading water, and safe water entry & exit techniques

• Introduce and refine competitive swim techniques, including starts, turns, and stroke efficiency for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly

• Monitor swimmers to prevent accidents and respond fast to emergencies

• Track swimmers’ progress and provide feedback

• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and program supervisors regarding swimmers’ progress

EDUCATION

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

August 2023 - Present

Pursuing a Bachelors in Technical Theatre

Honors & Achievements:

• W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program                                                                                

• John Garrick Hardy Scholarship Recipient                                                                  

• Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Recipient

• 2025-2026 Alabama State University Theatre and Dance Guild Secretary & Social Media Manager                      

• 2025 ASU College of Business Administration Pursuit of Excellence Award                                            

• 2025 ASU Department of Theatre & Dance Most Outstanding Lighting Tech                                             

• 2024 ASU Department of Theatre & Dance Most Outstanding Lighting Tech                                           

• 2024 ASU Department of Theatre & Dance Most Outstanding Scenic Tech                                                

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop

• Familiar with using social media [Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok] to advertise and promote

• Ability to lead a vast group of individuals in a professional environment    

COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• TrustLine Background Checked

• Adult, Child, & Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

• Childcare & Nutrition Course

• Essentials of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)

• Preschool Education: Creative and Educational Drama Course

• The Importance of Sensory Experiences in Early Childhood

• Paediatric Nutrition for Childcare Providers

• Pediatric Nutrition: Assessment and Administration

• Positive Parenting Skills and Techniques Course

• Child Development with Whole-Brain Approach Course

• Language Development in Early Childhood

• Early Childhood: Motor and Cognitive Development

• Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

• Early Childhood Dual Learning Course

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Accompanying parent/children on entertainment sets and professional environments and have a familiarity with concepts such as assisting with script memorization, audition and set etiquette (print, film, and stage), FLSA and SAG-AFTRA minor labor laws, and on-set advocacy

• Strong organizational skills to manage complex calendars, household operations, and multiple priorities efficiently

• Technologically proficient with digital tools, scheduling platforms, smart home systems, and common office software

• Skilled in planning and executing events, coordinating travel, and managing household projects from start to finish

• Flexible and adaptable, able to shift focus and priorities based on evolving family needs or last-minute request

• Experienced in coordinating with vendors, service professionals, and household staff to maintain smooth day-to-day operations

• Valid US Passport and Driver’s License

• Baby sign language

• Conversational Spanish

• Excellent time management to ensure all tasks, appointments, and responsibilities are completed promptly and accurately

• Experience caring for children with Autism, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy 

• Quick-thinking problem solver with the ability to adapt to unexpected changes and resolve issues calmly and efficiently

• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all administrative, logistical, and personal assistant duties

• Preparation of nutritious meals including homemade baby food

• Encouragement of healthy sleep habits and routines

• Teaching emotional intelligence

• Ability to implement, guide, and assist academic learning in various environments

• Facilitating and encouraging independence, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, language development, facilitating social development, strengthening cognitive skills, teaching emotional intelligence

• Communicate any developmental/emotional/intellectual concerns with parents

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive family and personal information

• 5 years of swim instruction for ages 2-18

• Professional communication skills for interacting effectively with family members, vendors, contractors, and service providers

• Complete flexibility for schedule changes and travel