Amanda Silva
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced professional in emergency communications with a strong focus on active listening, de-escalation, and multitasking. Demonstrates ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate documentation in high-pressure situations. Committed to leveraging interpersonal skills and attention to detail to enhance public service outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Newborn Care Specialist
Let Mommy Sleep
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2026 - Current
- Monitored infant through overnight shifts, identified changes in behavior, feeding, sleep, and overall wellbeing and promptly communicated concerns to parents.
- Maintained detailed logs of feedings, sleep patterns, diaper changes, medications, and other care information to ensure comprehensive infant monitoring.
- Executed various overnight care tasks for infants, often managing care for multiples simultaneously.
- Responded calmly and efficiently to unexpected situations, prioritizing infant safety and determining necessity for parental or medical attention.
- Maintained composure, sound judgment, and situational awareness while working independently with minimal supervision.
- Provided emotional support to new parents during challenging times.
- Built genuine, trusting relationships with families through active listening and clear communication.
Private Nanny
Jones Family
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Planned and organized daily activities to promote learning and development.
- Implemented routine schedules to establish consistency in daily activities.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and well-being.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
Assistant Teacher
Shenker Academy
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans and classroom activities to enhance student learning.
- Supported students with individualized learning needs and provided classroom management.
- Maintained positive classroom environment while managing multiple students and ensuring safety and addressing individual needs.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with staff to support student success through shared strategies and resources.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- De-escalated emotionally charged situations using calm communication, patience, listening, and age appropriate problem solving techniques.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonanza High School
Las Vegas, NV05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
University of Reno
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Charting and recordkeeping
- First aid
- Behavior observation
- Situational Awareness
- Active listening
- Clear communication
- Trust building
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- De-escalation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- English and Portuguese- Fluent
- Spanish- Beginner
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- BLS
- CDA
Timeline
Newborn Care Specialist
Let Mommy Sleep
05.2026 - Current
Private Nanny
Jones Family
11.2024 - 12.2025
Assistant Teacher
Shenker Academy
08.2021 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
Bonanza High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
University of Reno