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Alana Gonzalez

Nanny
Wichita Falls,TX
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Alana Gonzalez

Summary

Organized and nurturing nanny with 2 years experience with newborns-ages 12

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Care.com

Nanny
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Care.com

Child Care Provider
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.

Care.com

Nanny
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.

•soothing techniques •swaddling

Care.com

Child Care Provider
05.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.

Ludie sexton
Burkburnett, Texas

Live in nanny/House Manager
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Wichita Falls High School
Wichita Falls, TX

2021

Skills

  • Observational Information
  • Housekeeping Abilities
  • Dietary Restriction Assistance
  • Parental and Guardian Assistance
  • Special Needs Childcare
  • Nurturing Environment
  • Parent Communication
  • Support Parents
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Nutrition Knowledge
  • Develop Lesson Plans
  • Household Chores
  • School Engagement
  • Care Planning
  • Developing Social Skills
  • Activity Planning
  • Emergency Situations
  • Lessons and Activities
  • Group and Individual Care
  • Maintaining Property
  • Childcare Expertise
  • Child CPR
  • Safe Transporting
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Educational Games
  • Meal Organizing
  • Caring and Responsible
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Behavior Management Techniques
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Timeline

Nanny

Care.com
02.2023 - Current

Live in nanny/House Manager

Ludie sexton
01.2023 - Current

Child Care Provider

Care.com
11.2022 - Current

Child Care Provider

Care.com
05.2022 - 05.2023

Nanny

Care.com
03.2021 - Current

Wichita Falls High School

Alana Gonzalez Nanny