CATALINA SILVA
Katy,TX
Summary
Dedicated Nanny, Travel Nanny, and Household Manager with over six years of experience supporting families with children from newborns to school age. Expertise in managing household schedules, coordinating travel logistics, and fostering development in neurodivergent children through personalized routines. Committed to enhancing family harmony and creating organized home environments that promote well-being and growth. A proactive approach ensures each family's unique needs are met with exceptional care and professionalism, resulting in a nurturing atmosphere conducive to family dynamics and individual development.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Live-In Nanny & Family Assistant
Private Family
Long Beach, NY
03.2026 - Current
- Provide full-time live-in childcare in a private household.
- Develop and implement engaging developmental and sensory activities to enhance toddler's growth.
- Create engaging developmental and sensory activities.
- Prepare healthy meals and snacks.
- Organize the nursery and children’s belongings.
- Coordinate household organization and family logistics to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Facilitate open communication with parents about milestones and daily progress to support child development.
- Provided care for 17-month-old toddler
- Coordinated transportation for children to school and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted in managing household tasks, maintaining a clean and organized environment.
Professional Travel Nanny | Household Manager | Family Assistant
Private Family
Houston
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Delivered comprehensive care for four children, including a newborn, to promote nurturing environments that support individual developmental needs.
- Facilitated morning routines to promote timely breakfast preparation, lunch packing, and school readiness for all children.
- Provided tailored guidance to neurodivergent children, focusing on routine establishment and positive behavioral reinforcement.
- Managed coordination of family schedules, appointments, extracurricular activities, and transportation through Google Calendar.
- Streamlined household operations by effectively coordinating grocery purchases, facilitating postal deliveries, managing product returns, and sourcing children's clothing efficiently.
- Implemented systematic organization strategies to enhance functionality and accessibility in children's bedrooms, playrooms, closets, laundry, and communal areas.
- Designed and prepared balanced meals and snacks to foster children's healthy eating practices.
- Coordinated family travel by managing packing, itineraries, logistics, and maintaining children's routines during extended trips.
- Enhanced artisanal bakes operations through effective ingredient sourcing. Streamlined invoicing processes to support accurate financial tracking. Optimized delivery coordination, resulting in improved service reliability. Facilitated successful events and food tastings, boosting customer engagement. Created impactful social media content that increased brand visibility.
- Anticipated household needs and communicated proactively with parents to ensure seamless family operations.
- Developed engaging activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Collaborated with household staff to ensure seamless operations and high standards of service.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Private Babysitter
Scheerhorn Family
Bellaire, TX
2022 - 2023
- Delivered consistent childcare during scheduled shifts.
- Coordinated diapering, bottle feeding, naps, bedtime routines, meals, and engaging activities to support children's development.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, promoting emotional and physical well-being.
- Provided attentive care for three children, focusing on a 9-month-old infant.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement in playtime.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual children's needs and preferences.
- Implemented creative activities to stimulate cognitive growth and physical development.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support healthy habits and routines.
Lifeguard
Houston Swim Club
Houston
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw swim sessions for diverse age groups at local pool.
- Responded to emergencies, providing timely assistance and maintaining calm in critical situations.
- Regularly updated and practiced CPR and First Aid protocols to ensure readiness.
- Developed strong communication skills, fostering positive relationships with children and families to enhance their experience.
- Provided immediate response to emergency situations and first aid as needed.
- Monitored pool areas to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and order in swimming facilities.
- Educated patrons on pool rules and safe swimming practices.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall safety protocols.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and emergency response techniques.
Private Nanny
Private Family
Houston
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed daily childcare responsibilities, evolving from a family babysitter role to a full-time nanny amidst the challenges of COVID-19.
- Oversaw virtual schooling and provided comprehensive homework support.
- Developed and implemented educational and recreational activities that stimulated learning and engagement..
- Established and maintained structured routines, providing stability and consistency during school closures.
- Encouraged independence, responsibility, and confidence.
- Cared for children aged 5 and 8, providing daily support and supervision.
- Assisted with meal preparation, focusing on nutritional balance and dietary preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mayde Creek High School
Houston, TX2022
Skills
- Local Childcare Services
- Infant Care
- Family assistance
- School-Age Childcare
- Neurodivergent support
- Executive coaching
- Behavioral guidance
- Meal preparation
- Homework Assistance
- Travel Nanny Services
- Family Assistant Support
- Household Management
- Childhood Learning Support
- Travel planning
- Passport Travel
- Nursery & Playroom Organization
Accomplishments
I believe a nanny should be more than an employee they should be someone a family can truly rely on. I take pride in going above and beyond to support the families I work with, whether it's celebrating a child's everyday accomplishments or stepping in during unexpected emergencies. On one occasion, I drove more than six hours to pick up a child from camp during a family emergency because I knew they needed someone they trusted. My goal is always to bring peace, joy, and dependable support to the homes I serve.
Certification
- Infant & Child CPR / First Aid
- Safe Sleep Practices
- Newborn Care Training
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English
Conversational in Spanish
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 6 years of professional childcare experience
- More than 4 years with one private family
- Travel nanny experience throughout New York and Florida
- Experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children
- Live-in nanny experience
- Household Manager and Family Assistant experience
- Experience supporting children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Strong background managing multiple children simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently and anticipating family needs
Timeline
Professional Live-In Nanny & Family Assistant
Private Family
03.2026 - Current
Professional Travel Nanny | Household Manager | Family Assistant
Private Family
01.2022 - 01.2026
Lifeguard
Houston Swim Club
01.2021 - 01.2022
Private Nanny
Private Family
01.2020 - 01.2022
Private Babysitter
Scheerhorn Family
2022 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Mayde Creek High School