Aviva Tarr
Agoura Hills,Ca
Summary
Seasoned nanny and personal assistant with a track record of fostering child development and managing household tasks for high-profile families. Demonstrated expertise in child CPR and first aid, alongside exceptional organizational skills. Proven ability to create stimulating environments, evidenced by positive feedback from Westside Nannies. Skilled in both emotional support and housekeeping, ensuring a safe and nurturing setting for all.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant/Housekeeper
Family
Calabasas
09.2023 - Current
- Managed daily care for three children, ages 13, 10, and 6.
- Duties involved waking the children and getting them ready for school, dropping them off and picking them up, taking them to sports activities, supervising playdates, and transporting them to various appointments, including doctor visits
- planned fun outings
- provided occasional late night care for date nights and visit their home when the family went out of town to care for the animals
- Tasks included household chores such as tidying up the kitchen, children's bedrooms, parents' bedroom, bathroom, laundry, organizing closets, running errands, including grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, collecting food orders, and shopping for clothes
- Took care of all their animals (3 dogs, 3 cats, a bearded dragon, a tortoise, and fish), feeding them, cleaning their cages, taking them on walks, and picking up food and supplies for the pets
- Planned and prepared meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
Malibu, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- High profile family
- Daily responsibilities included caring for a 2-year-old, with tasks such as light house maintenance, planning engaging activities at home and park outings, preparing lunches and snacks, taking neighborhood walks, and managing the nighttime routine
- Assisted with running errands, such as picking up and dropping off the dog at the groomer, walking the dogs, organizing rooms, and tidying up the house
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Provided guidance on proper nutrition, hygiene, and physical activity habits.
Professional Nanny
Family Members
Westlake Village, Ca
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Daily responsibilities include caring for two children, ages 2 and 3.
- Organized play dates with other children in the neighborhood.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with the children about their day and feelings.
- Cleaned up after meals and organized toys and play areas when finished playing.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Read stories to the children before nap time or bedtime each night.
- Supervised outdoor playtime ensuring safety at all times.
- Administered medication according to instructions provided by parents and guardians.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Provided guidance on proper nutrition, hygiene, and physical activity habits.
- Planned and prepared meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
- Transported children to school, afterschool activities, appointments. as needed.
Professional Nanny
Westside Nannies
Newbury Park, Ca
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Daily tasks include caring for a 7-month-old infant and a 3-year-old
- Responsibilities also include bathing the children, preparing meals, getting them ready in the morning, picking up the older child from preschool, taking walks to the park, and organizing engaging indoor activities
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Provided guidance on proper nutrition, hygiene, and physical activity habits.
- Planned and prepared meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
- Transported children to school, afterschool activities, appointments. as needed.
- Assisted with potty training, dressing, bathing, feeding and overall personal care of the children.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
Preschool Teacher
Beth Shir Shalom
Santa Monica, Ca
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for caring for children in a classroom setting, including leading circle time, changing diapers, assisting with potty training, teaching classroom routines, supervising playtime, and conducting parent conferences
Preschool Teacher
Westlake Montessori
Westlake, Ca
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for caring for children in a classroom setting, including leading circle time, changing diapers, assisting with potty training, teaching classroom routines, supervising playtime, and conducting parent conferences
Cashier
Erewhon
Calabasas, Ca
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Provided customer service, processed transactions, and handled cash
Cashier
Pavilions
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided customer service, processed transactions, and handled cash
Intern: Teachers Assistant
Calvert Elementary
Woodland Hills, Ca
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Supervised children, provided assistance as needed, graded assignments, timed reading sessions, delivered lessons, and led circle time activities
Education
Associate - early childhood development
Moorpark College
06.2017
High school -
Taft High School
06.2013
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of child development stages and best practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to create stimulating and inclusive environments
- Skilled in positive reinforcement techniques
- Excellent organizational abilities for managing schedules and activities
- Emotional support techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
- Housekeeping abilities
- Reliable transportation
- Active listener
- Reliable
Sibling rivalry management
Special needs experience
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Infant CPR
- Pediatric First Aid
Languages
Hebrew
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekTimeline
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant/Housekeeper
Family
09.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
07.2023 - 08.2023
Professional Nanny
Family Members
07.2022 - 07.2023
Professional Nanny
Westside Nannies
01.2022 - 07.2022
Preschool Teacher
Beth Shir Shalom
08.2020 - 12.2021
Preschool Teacher
Westlake Montessori
04.2018 - 03.2020
Cashier
Erewhon
08.2015 - 03.2018
Intern: Teachers Assistant
Calvert Elementary
01.2015 - 05.2015
Cashier
Pavilions
10.2013 - 06.2015
Associate - early childhood development
Moorpark College
High school -
Taft High School