Aviva Tarr
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Focused Family Assistant with substantial experience in managing household activities, organizing family schedules, and assisting with daily tasks. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to varying needs of family members, and ability to provide educational support for children. Demonstrated impact through successful coordination of complex schedules, ensuring smooth running of household operations and providing nurturing care to children.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant/Housekeeper
Family
Calabasas
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily care for three children, managing school drop-off/pick-up and morning preparations.
- Supervised playdates and transported children to various activities for engagement.
- Coordinated appointments, including medical and therapy sessions, ensuring punctuality.
- Organized fun outings and attended birthday parties to foster enjoyment and socialization.
- Performed household chores such as laundry, cleaning bedrooms, and organizing spaces.
- Conducted errands like grocery shopping and collecting dry cleaning to fulfill household needs.
- Cared for multiple pets, including dogs and cats, handling feeding and veterinary appointments.
- Ensured safety of children while providing tailored support for special needs requirements.
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
Malibu, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Daily responsibilities included caring for a 2-year-old, such as planning engaging activities at home, 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 dogs 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
Westlake Village, Ca
06.2022 - 06.2023
- 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
12.2021 - 06.2022
- 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
07.2020 - 11.2021
- 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
03.2018 - 02.2020
- 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
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided customer service, processed transactions, and handled cash
Cashier
Pavilions
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided customer service, processed transactions, and handled cash
Intern: Teachers Assistant
Calvert Elementary
Woodland Hills, Ca
12.2014 - 04.2015
- 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
Moorpark, Ca06.2017
High school -
Taft High School
Woodland Hills, Ca06.2013
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of child development stages and best practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to create stimulating and inclusive environments
- Skilled in behavior management and positive reinforcement techniques
- Excellent organizational abilities for managing schedules and activities
- Emotional support techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
- Housekeeping abilities
- Arts and crafts
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Reliable
- Special needs support
- Pet care
- Behavior modification techniques
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Infant CPR
- Pediatric First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Languages
Hebrew
Timeline
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant/Housekeeper
Family
08.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
06.2023 - 07.2023
Professional Nanny
Family
06.2022 - 06.2023
Professional Nanny
Westside Nannies
12.2021 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Beth Shir Shalom
07.2020 - 11.2021
Preschool Teacher
Westlake Montessori
03.2018 - 02.2020
Cashier
Erewhon
07.2015 - 02.2018
Intern: Teachers Assistant
Calvert Elementary
12.2014 - 04.2015
Cashier
Pavilions
09.2013 - 05.2015
Associate - early childhood development
Moorpark College
High school -
Taft High School