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Consuelo L Girón

Chicago,IL

Summary

With a proven track record at the many private families I worked for, I excel in nurturing child development and fostering strong family relationships. My expertise spans from educational support to emotional intelligence, ensuring a balanced growth environment. I'm recognized for my ability to manage schedules effectively and create engaging, educational activities, enhancing both cognitive and social skills.

Experienced with nurturing and developing children in a supportive environment. Utilizes strong organizational skills and adaptability to manage daily routines and respond to changing needs. Knowledge of effective communication and problem-solving to foster a positive and engaging atmosphere.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Nanny

Family
02.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
  • Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
  • Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.

Private Nanny

Family
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Education

Bachelors - Bilingual Early Childhood Education

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
08-2026

Paraprofessional Education License - Early Childhood Education

ISBE
Chicago, IL
03-2024

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Infant care experience
  • Schedule management
  • Toddler care experience
  • Activity planning
  • Infant care
  • Reading and storytelling
  • Early childhood education
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Emotional support
  • Laundry
  • CPR training
  • Social skill development
  • Transportation safety
  • Language skills
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Activities planning
  • Behavior modeling
  • Educational support
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Social integration
  • Potty training assistance
  • Music and dance encouragement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Creative play
  • Family engagement
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Nutrition
  • Sleep training
  • Childhood development
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Cooking and meal preparation
  • Routine adherence
  • Positive discipline strategies
  • Structured routines
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Child safety
  • Educational activities
  • Child development expertise
  • Housekeeping
  • Safety consciousness
  • Creative activity planning
  • Household management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Affiliations

  • International Nanny Association
  • US Nanny Association

Certification

  • Infant Care Specialist Certification - Newborn Care Specialist Association.
  • Drivers License with a clean driving record – [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • International Nanny Association Membership (INA Member) – International Nanny Association.
  • Positive Discipline Parent Educator Certificate – Positive Discipline Association.
  • Food Handler's License/Certificate – Various State Departments of Health or ANSI-Accredited Providers.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Credential - Various State Boards or National Associations.
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Nanny

Family
02.2016 - Current

Private Nanny

Family
01.2014 - 07.2016

Bachelors - Bilingual Early Childhood Education

Northeastern Illinois University

Paraprofessional Education License - Early Childhood Education

ISBE

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Harry S Truman College
Consuelo L Girón