Anakaren McGowan
Summary
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Professional caregiver with extensive experience in childcare and development. Known for creating safe, engaging, and nurturing environments. Consistently collaborates well with families and adapts to dynamic needs, ensuring well-being and growth of children. Key skills include effective communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence and bilingual.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nanny
Private Household
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Implemented stress-reducing techniques during transitions or new situations, ensuring adaptability in changing environments.
- Boosted language acquisition skills through reading sessions.
Professional Nanny
Private Residence
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
Professional Nanny
Private Residence
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Professional Nanny
Private Household
11.2014 - 06.2022
- Taught children Spanish.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
Autonomy University of San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosi, Mexico08-2013
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Positive discipline methods
- Multilingual abilities
- Early childhood education
- Creative play strategies
- Social skill development
- Emotional support techniques
- Schedule management
- Child supervision
- Child development expertise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Professional Translation and interpreting with specialization in Spanish, University of Massachusetts Amherst, January 2022 - October 2024
Interests
Enjoying the art of baking specially Mexican bread and family recipes that make me feel closer at home
I participate in various half and full marathons for personal growth and goals
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Private Household
04.2024 - 08.2024
Professional Nanny
Private Residence
01.2024 - 04.2024
Professional Nanny
Private Residence
08.2022 - 08.2023
Professional Nanny
Private Household
11.2014 - 06.2022
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
Autonomy University of San Luis Potosi