Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
BRIEF BIO
IDEAL POSITION
CARE AND NURTURING OF CHILD/CHILDREN PROVIDED
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHILD’S/CHILDREN’S ARTICLES, PLAY AND LIVING AREAS PROVIDED
LIGHT ERRANDS AND HOUSEHOLD DUTIES PROVIDED
Timeline
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Christina LEAF Soltis

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
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, CA
04.1992

High School -

Lumen Christi
Jackson, MI
06.1989

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