Christina LEAF Soltis
Professional Nanny
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Utilizing aspects of Waldorf and Montessori teachings, I am a career nanny with over 30 years of professional experience in progressive areas such as Palo Alto, CA, Manhattan and Boulder, CO. I am certified in specialized infant care, have trained and practiced as a Doula and performed as house manager with most of my families. I am looking for a fun, loving, easy going and holistic health conscious family I can grow with. As my references can attest, I am patient, energetic and reliable. I am flexible & adaptable, resourceful & creative and work extremely well with busy professional parents.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Leafy Loves Childcare
Boulder & Breckenridge, CO
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Client List
- LINDSTROM FAMILY Sept 2024 - current Sarasota, FL SEQUOIA (5 yrs.), CHARLIE (2 1/2 yrs.), AYLA (5 mos.) Cared for PT, provide all aspects of childcare.
- LAURIE KREINDLER (Grandmother) Temp Position December 2023 Longboat Key, FL LEE (7 1/2 mos.), Cared for FT, provide all aspects of childcare.
- ADEYERI FAMILY July 2023 - November 2023 Ruskin, FL ARYA (9 mos.), Cared for PT, provide all aspects of childcare.
- CAMPANARO FAMILY April 2023 - Current Bradenton, FL CLAIRE (7 yrs.), NORAH (4 yrs.), GWEN & ZOE (Twins 18 mos.) Cared for PT, provide all aspects of childcare.
- FLEYSHMAN FAMILY June 22 - April 2023 Sarasota, FL JONAH (3 mos.) Cared for FT, provided all aspects of childcare.
- HUMMEL FAMILY Temporary Position May 2022 Palm Harbor, FL PARKER and HOLDEN (Twins 16 mos.) Cared for FT, provided all aspects of childcare.
- EICHENBERGER FAMILY June 2020 - May 2021 Boulder, CO CAMBELL and THATCHER (Twins, 17 mos.) Cared for PT, provided all aspects of childcare including house management duties.
- VAL KISIEL Sept 2020 - Mar 2021 Boulder, CO. MILES (2 yrs.) and STEVIE JO (newborn) Cared for PT, provided all aspects of childcare including house management duties.
- WYLD/HUBLER FAMILY May 2017 - Sept. 2021 Boulder, CO CLARA (7 mos.) Cared for FT M-F 2017 - 2019, PT 2020 -2021 Also occasional overnights. Provided all aspects of childcare including house management duties.
- DOLBEARE FAMILY Sept. 2014 - 2017 Boulder, CO NICHOLAS (10 mos.) (occasionally cared for other 3 siblings ) Cared for part time M-TH, provided all aspects of childcare including house management duties.
- SPEARY/CRISCO FAMILY Jan. 2006 - 2019 Boulder, CO ELORA (3 mos.) SOREN (newborn) Cared for part time M-TH 2006 - 2009, on call basis 2010 - 2019, provided all aspects of childcare including house management duties.
- PRESCHER/STEIN FAMILY Feb. 2004 - 2020 Boulder, CO AMELIA (3 mos.) and RILEY (newborn) Cared for full time M-F 2004 - 2009 (overnights & traveling included), part-time and on call basis 2010 - 2020 provided all aspects of childcare including house management duties.
- HERWIG FAMILY 2001-2004 Breckenridge, CO ADDIE (7yrs) SAM (5 yrs) and TIM (7 mos.) Cared for full time M-F, provided all aspects of child care including house management duties.
- 1999 - 2001 Landscaping and catering in Ann Arbor, MI. Substitute teacher at The Snow Lion Preschool, Boulder, CO.
Education
Some Community College courses - No Degree
Los Altos Community College
Los Altos, CA04.1992
High School -
Lumen Christi
Jackson, MI06.1989
Skills
- Supreme organizational skills, self-starter, people person, detail oriented, resourceful and creative with a keen ability to multi-task Kind, loving and respectful
Hobbies and Interests
Arts, crafts, music, cooking, kids and animals, yoga, hiking, biking, being outdoors, gardening, and having fun with friends.
BRIEF BIO
After living, working and playing in Colorado for over 20 years, I relocated to Florida in March of 2022. I enjoy the outdoors and love living close to the beautiful beaches of Florida.
IDEAL POSITION
- Hours: 40+ hours per week, M-F preferred, occasional evenings/weekends
- Vacation: 2 weeks paid after 1 year, mutually agreed upon dates.
- Holidays: New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve and Christmas. (If they fall on working days).
- Compensation: $30 -$45/ hr, paid weekly
- Other: Performance appraisal after 6 months with potential for merit increase. Full auto insurance coverage will be provided by me while at work. Hold valid driver’s license and have current CPR/First Aid Certification.
CARE AND NURTURING OF CHILD/CHILDREN PROVIDED
- -maintain routine hygiene (face, bathing, teeth brushing, hair brushing, nail trimming, etc.)
- -dressing
- -provide nutritious meals-breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
- -playtime-outdoors (weather permitting)-fun and educational games
- -music exposure and help practicing
- -socialization-neighborhood and school friends
- -arts and crafts
- -participation in local programs (dance, art, music, sports etc.)
- -help with homework
- -teach baby sign language and Baby Spanish
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHILD’S/CHILDREN’S ARTICLES, PLAY AND LIVING AREAS PROVIDED
- -children’s laundry (clean, put away, store when outgrown)
- -play areas(pick up toys, arrange play areas, store when outgrown)
- -maintain and keep track of toys and clothes in a neat and orderly manner
- -make children’s beds every morning, change and launder bed sheets once a week
LIGHT ERRANDS AND HOUSEHOLD DUTIES PROVIDED
- -occasionally assist with dinner prep.
- -grocery shopping
- -small errands
- -load and unload dishwasher, straighten kitchen and living areas
- -vacuum/sweep
Timeline
Owner
Leafy Loves Childcare
01.2001 - 01.2021
Some Community College courses - No Degree
Los Altos Community College
High School -
Lumen Christi