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Ava Goncalves

Milford

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Full Time Nanny at Private Care, skilled in behavior management and fostering emotional well-being. Known for reliability and strong communication, I create nurturing environments that promote social skills and healthy development, ensuring safety and comfort while engaging children in enriching activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Full Time Nanny

Private Care
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

RBT

Foundation Lane
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Received ongoing supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts to refine professional skills and knowledge.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients'' families, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
  • Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
  • Promoted socialization and peer interaction with group activities and play-based learning.
  • Adapted instructional methods according to each client''s learning style, maximizing progress towards goals.
  • Assisted in modifying behavior intervention plans based on data analysis and client progress reports.

Full Time Nanny

Private Care
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Stars Daycare
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
05.2023

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Childcare
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Meal preparation
  • Early childhood development
  • First aid certified
  • Safety awareness
  • Behavior management techniques

Certification

Registered behavior technician

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Timeline

Full Time Nanny

Private Care
04.2025 - 08.2025

RBT

Foundation Lane
11.2024 - 05.2025

Full Time Nanny

Private Care
01.2022 - 09.2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

Little Stars Daycare
01.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Framingham State University

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