Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Community Service
Exceptional References
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Andreia DaCosta

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Offering genuine passion for student mentorship and community building, ready to thrive in collaborative setting. Contributes understanding of importance of guidance and conflict resolution, paired with strong communication skills. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and leadership abilities in any Nanny role.

Friendly and approachable, with dedication to fostering supportive living environment. Understands importance of guidance and conflict resolution, combined with excellent communication and organizational skills. Committed to positively impacting individuals well-being and personal growth.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Residential Mentor

IMG Academy
05.2025 - Current
  • Improved community cohesion through organizing regular events and activities for residents.
  • Partnered with campus resources to connect residents with appropriate services such as counseling centers or academic assistance programs.
  • Served as a liaison between housing management and residents, ensuring clear communication on important issues affecting the community.
  • Ensured a safe and secure living environment by adhering to housing policies, reporting incidents, and working closely with campus security personnel.
  • Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times, offering empathy and understanding without judgment.
  • Strengthened overall residence hall atmosphere by promoting respect for diversity, inclusion efforts, and social justice initiatives.

Full Time Nanny

Stemberg Family
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Full Time Nanny

Buhrman Family
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.

Full Time Nanny

Porcaro Family
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
  • Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

Swimming Instructor

Sunsational Swimming
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Organized and taught swimming lessons to children aged babies to toddlers years.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills into lessons such as treading water, floating, and rescue techniques.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Improved student confidence in water by providing individualized feedback and personalized instruction.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Concentration

Palm Beach State College
Boca Raton, FL
09.2025

Associate of Science - Physical Education

Castelo Branco University
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
01-1992

Skills

  • Experienced as a swimming instructor
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Dependable, honest and trustworthy
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Emotional support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Situational awareness
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
  • Animal Care
  • Genealogy
  • Astrology
  • Participating in various activities, including taking care of our beautiful Planet, swimming, and dancing
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Reading

Timeline

Assistant Residential Mentor

IMG Academy
05.2025 - Current

Full Time Nanny

Stemberg Family
03.2024 - 05.2025

Full Time Nanny

Buhrman Family
08.2023 - 12.2023

Full Time Nanny

Porcaro Family
08.2022 - 08.2023

Swimming Instructor

Sunsational Swimming
05.2022 - 07.2022

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Concentration

Palm Beach State College

Associate of Science - Physical Education

Castelo Branco University

Community Service

Calvary Church, Fort Lauderdale, Volunteered at Calvary Church, Fort Lauderdale with special need children

Exceptional References

I have been serving families for over thirty year. As a swimming Instructor and Professional Nanny I have the opportunity to contribute to a better future. I do it with professionalism and love. My understanding of different cultures allows me have a better understanding of families and their needs. Portuguese is my native language I also speak Spanish, French and Italian sound s easy to my ears.

Personal Development have been one of my passions for decades, I thrive in working on my own as well being able to use on all areas of my life. I consider myself a well rounded individual as I am also love nature and animals. The beach, ocean are my favorites, I am just very passionate about nature in general, the great outdoors, night skies are things that I truly enjoy in life. I live a simple and humbled life. Family and friends are a treasure to me.

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