Amanda Simons
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Kind and considerate Nanny with 16 years of professional experience providing individualized care to children. Lead exciting and safe activities while setting excellent example through appropriate social behavior. Engaged children on topics of personal interest to build relationships and foster communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Newborn Care Specialist
Makridis Family
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support for newborns, ensuring safety and comfort during critical early days.
- Educated parents on infant care techniques, promoting confidence in handling newborn needs.
- Monitored infants' health and developmental milestones, promptly addressing concerns with families.
- Increased parent confidence in their caregiving abilities through hands-on demonstrations of essential newborn care tasks such as diapering, swaddling, and burping techniques.
- Assisted parents in managing sleep routines for infants to support healthy sleep habits and minimize nighttime disruptions.
- Contributed to a nurturing home environment by modeling patience, empathy, respectfulness towards each family member involved in the newborn''s life.
Nanny/Household Manager
Madsen Family
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided care for two children who were 3 and 6 at time of start.
- Prepared meals and snacks for the whole family based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Anticipated the household''s needs and proactively addressed them to minimize disruptions or inconveniences.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
Nanny/NCS
Homa Family
Scottsdale
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Full time, short term care for 1 baby. Baby was 5 days old at start.
- All comprehensive care for infant, including bottle feeding, sleep schedule.
- Baby laundry and bottle/breast pump cleaning and sanitizing.
- Assisted with light household duties, including family laundry.
- Extra support for mom/baby as she recovered from surgeries.
Nanny/Household Manager
McKnight Family
Phoenix
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Full time care for 1 yr old, 5 yr old, 7 yr old and 9 yr old. Children were 2 and 4 when position started.
- Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for all 3 children.
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized activities that enhanced children’s physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Nanny/Household Manager
Sleigher Family
Glendale
01.2012 - 09.2016
- Full time care for 5 yr old and 12 yr old. Children were newborn and 7 yr old when position started.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized activities that enhanced children’s physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for both children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Live-In Nanny
Shah Family
South Salem
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Live in nanny for 2 yr old and 3 yr old. Newborn boy when started position.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and books for tidy home when parents arrive.
- Offered positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for both children.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Lake Area Tech
WatertownPastry Chef - Baking and Pastry Arts
The Institute of Culinary Education
New YorkNewborn Care Specialist - undefined
Newborn Care Solutions
Phoenix11.2022
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Exceptional Organization Skills
Timeline
Newborn Care Specialist
Makridis Family
06.2025 - Current
Nanny/Household Manager
Madsen Family
01.2023 - 05.2025
Nanny/NCS
Homa Family
11.2022 - 12.2022
Nanny/Household Manager
McKnight Family
09.2016 - 09.2022
Nanny/Household Manager
Sleigher Family
01.2012 - 09.2016
Live-In Nanny
Shah Family
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Lake Area Tech
Pastry Chef - Baking and Pastry Arts
The Institute of Culinary Education
Newborn Care Specialist - undefined
Newborn Care Solutions