Ana Ayala
Sterling,United States
Summary
Hello, my name is Ana Ayala. I bring over 15 years of professional nanny experience, along with the personal experience of raising three children of my own. I am licensed and fully verified across major childcare platforms. As a bilingual caregiver fluent in English and Spanish, I create an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters learning and communication. Families trust me for my reliability, warmth, and dedication to providing safe, nurturing, and enriching care. I believe in creating a balance of structured activities and free play to encourage creativity, curiosity, and learning. I'd describe myself as caring, trustworthy, and patient.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Erin Duck
06.2021 - Current
- Experienced childcare professional with over 4 years of full-time nanny experience in a nanny share arrangement, providing attentive care to multiple families.
- Began caring for a child at 5 months old, supporting their growth and development through early childhood milestones.
- Skilled in establishing structured daily routines, including feeding, naps, playtime, and educational activities, tailored to each child's needs.
- Designed engaging and age-appropriate experiences to foster learning, creativity, social skills, and independence.
- Recognized by families for reliability, excellent communication, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive.
Nanny
Betsey Barrett
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Dedicated childcare professional with 4+ years of experience as a full-time nanny in a nanny share arrangement, successfully supporting the needs of two families.
- Provided loving, attentive care for an infant beginning at 4 months old, guiding them through key milestones from infancy into early childhood.
- Highly skilled in establishing structured daily routines, including feeding, naps, and play, while maintaining flexibility to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities that encouraged learning, creativity, and social-emotional growth.
- Recognized by families for dependability, strong communication, and creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging home environment.
Nanny
Stephanie Richmond
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Provided dedicated childcare for two children over a 5-year span, building strong, long-term relationships with both children and parents.
- Cared for infants and toddlers ranging from 4 months to 4 years, supporting developmental milestones such as language, motor skills, and social growth.
- Collaborated in a nanny share program, successfully balancing the needs of multiple families and fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.
- 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.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
Live-Out Nanny
Julie Lasseter
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Supported families during transitions such as new sibling arrivals or moving homes providing extra care and attention required.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
- Planned educational field trips exposing children to diverse cultural experiences enriching their understanding of the world around them.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Live-Out Nanny
Shannon Jimenez
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
- Collaborated with parents in setting developmentally appropriate goals for each child monitoring and tracking progress throughout the year.
- Planned educational field trips exposing children to diverse cultural experiences enriching their understanding of the world around them.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s habits, developmental milestones achieved during my care period.
- Administered medications when necessary following parents'' instructions and guidelines closely monitoring any adverse reactions.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among the children under my care.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Live-Out Nanny
Sarah Blake
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
- Facilitated social development by arranging playdates and outings with peers on a regular basis.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
Live-Out Nanny
Rebecca Simon
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
- Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
Live-Out Nanny
Jimmy Campos
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Doctor Enrique Magana Menendez
El Salvador Skills
- Reliable - Expert
- Excellent Communication Skills - Expert
- Compassionate - Expert
- Organizational Skills - Experienced
- Strong Multitasking Skills - Experience
- Valid Driver's license
- Arts and crafts
- First aid certified
- Child supervision
- Outdoor activities
- Reading and storytelling
- Reliable transportation
- Light housekeeping
- Creative play
- Bilingual in [language]
LANGUAGES
English - Good working knowledge
Spanish - Native speaker
Timeline
Nanny
Erin Duck
06.2021 - Current
Nanny
Betsey Barrett
06.2021 - 08.2025
Live-Out Nanny
Julie Lasseter
09.2018 - 09.2020
Nanny
Stephanie Richmond
09.2016 - 09.2021
Live-Out Nanny
Shannon Jimenez
09.2016 - 09.2018
Live-Out Nanny
Sarah Blake
09.2014 - 09.2016
Live-Out Nanny
Rebecca Simon
09.2013 - 09.2014
Live-Out Nanny
Jimmy Campos
09.2010 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Doctor Enrique Magana Menendez
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