DANA URSULA YAGER
PRIVATE PHYSICIAN FAMILY
Orange County,CA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Professional Nanny and Household Manager with 30+ years of experience caring for children from newborn through adolescence, including multiples and children with diverse emotional and developmental needs. Experienced with private families, high-net-worth households, physician families, ROTA schedules, newborn care, early childhood education, homeschooling, and comprehensive household support. Known for dependable professionalism, discretion, organization, and warm, attentive care. My approach is centered on creating a loving, structured environment where children feel secure, respected, and free to be themselves. I use consistent, loving discipline, positive reinforcement, clear boundaries, and modeling to help children develop strong social skills, responsibility, confidence, and respect for others.
Work History
HNW NANNY & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
- Provided full-time childcare and household management for a high-net-worth physician family while working 1st and 2nd ROTA shifts
- Coordinated school and activity schedules and transportation, meal preparation and cooking, daily tidying/ household reset, laundry, wardrobe and playroom organization, and homework support.
- Maintained a punctual, organized, dependable, and nurturing environment for three children ages 4-9. Provided consistent and dependable care during the highly demanding schedules of ER physicians.
FAMILY CARE, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
10 Years- Stepped away from work as a professional nanny to care for (and home school) my three children full time. Managed all before-and-after-school, home school, and extra-curricular schedules for three children ages 5-15 years.
- Provided transportation and volunteer support with STUNT/Pep Squad, and IUSD booster programs.
- Developed extensive hands-on experience managing the logistics of a busy family while supporting children's emotional and physical developmental milestones.
- Experience navigating public, private, and home school learning environments and unconventional daily schedules.
PRIVATE NANNY
2 Years- Provided full time care that included preschool readiness for a 3-year-old child
- Established daily routines centered on Waldorf-inspired social-emotional development and age-appropriate educational
- Daily outings to the beach, parks, pools, etc.
OWNER & LEAD TEACHER
4 Years- Founded and operated a private childcare and preschool program serving children ages 18 months through 5 years.
- Implemented a structured potty-training schedule and reward system for seven children.
- Designed and delivered a Montessori and Waldorf inspired Pre-K curriculum focused on fine-motor development, independence, and tactile learning through nature, music, and storytelling.
- Directed daily operations, parent communication, classroom organization, activities, and individualized care.
ART TEACHER / VOLUNTEER
1 Year- Delivered art instruction based on the Seven Elements of Art.
- Designed and facilitated hands-on projects for elementary-aged students while reinforcing the Montessori learning environment.
- Returned to professional work when the family’s youngest child was six weeks old.
HNW NANNY AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
2 Years- Provided full-time care for 3-year-old twins while working a 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ROTA schedule in a high-net-worth household.
- Coordinated morning routine, daily transportation to and from school and activities. Provided homework help, organic meals and a Pre-K enrichment curriculum. Organized extra-curricular activities, birthday parties, and camps.
- Thorough daily reset of kitchen, common areas and children's rooms. Upkeep of children's backpacks, school supplies and wardrobes including daily laundry and organization.
- Communicated regularly with evening ROTA nanny to allow for a seamless transition between shifts
BROWNIE TROOP LEADER
3 Years- Led Brownie troops serving girls approximately 6–9 years old.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate activities and lessons where girls earn patches to strengthen cooperation, confidence, responsibility, creativity, and foster positive social development.
OWNER & TEACHER
1 Year- Founded and operated a full-time private childcare and early education homeschool program serving infants through school age.
- Developed a Waldorf and Montessori-inspired curriculum incorporating play, rhythm, and storytelling
- Delivered hands-on care and learning emphasizing unique creativity, natural-led interests, and school readiness.
- Transitioned from the program into a full-time private nanny/household manager position in Scottsdale.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
- Supported Pre-K instruction, daily classroom activities, and math, art, and science curriculum delivery.
- Assisted with classroom projects and special-event design, including float creation and decoration.
- Part-Time
PRIVATE NANNY
4 Years- Provided part time private childcare for children ages 6 months to 3 years.
- Managed daily routine, healthy meals, preschool activities, sleep schedule, and developmental support through baby's first year milestones
INFANT ROOM ASSISTANT
- Assisted with all areas of care for infants approximately 6 weeks through 12 months.
- Supported feeding, diapering, bathing, rocking to sleep, and developmental indoor and outdoor play within a structured, early-childhood program.
NEWBORN CARE
29 Years 9 Months- Provided dedicated newborn care from birth through approximately 6 weeks
- Knowledge and support with attachment parenting methods. Patient guidance and emotional support through lactation and latching, weaning, and first-year developmental stages
Education
50+ college credits in Social & Environmental Sciences and Creative Writing
Coursework in Psychology (6 credits) and Child Development (3 credits)
Skills
Newborn & Infant Care
Natural Child Development & Attachment-Focused Care
Positive Discipline
Manners & Behavior Guidance
Preschool & Early Childhood Education Using Montessori- & Waldorf Ideals
Homeschooling & Homework Support
Care of Multiples
School-Age & Teen Care
Household Management
Meal Preparation & Organic Family Cooking
Children's Laundry & Wardrobe Management
Activity
Event Planning & Transportation
HNW Family & ROTA Experience
Confidentiality
Discretion & Professionalism
Pet-Friendly Household Support
CPR and First Aid certified
Clean Driving Record
Excellent Professional References Available Upon Request
Comfortable and experienced in households with pets
Personal Information
- Driving License: Clean driving record
- Availability: Available to start October 11, 2026
Certification
CPR and First Aid certified
Section name
AVAILABLE TO START October 11, 2026
Timeline
FAMILY CARE, SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
IUSD
01.2015 - 01.2025Read More
PRIVATE NANNY
PATTY PHAM
01.2012 - 01.2014Read More
OWNER & LEAD TEACHER
LITTLE HANDS CHILDCARE AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
01.2008 - 01.2012Read More
ART TEACHER / VOLUNTEER
CHANDLER MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2007 - 01.2008Read More
HNW NANNY AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
Dr. David Nyberg Dr Vivian Nyberg
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More
OWNER & TEACHER
BERRY SWEET CHILDCARE
01.2004 - 01.2005Read More
BROWNIE TROOP LEADER
Girl Scouts of the USA
01.2003 - 01.2006Read More
NEWBORN CARE
HARRY WALLACE
01.1997 - 1997Read More
PRIVATE NANNY
THOMAS SCHAFER
01.1991 - 01.1995Read More
LAKELAND COLLEGE
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HNW NANNY & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
PRIVATE PHYSICIAN FAMILY
2025 - 09.2026Read More
ASSISTANT TEACHER
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL, PRE-K PROGRAM
1998 - 01.2001Read More
INFANT ROOM ASSISTANT
CHILDREN'S WORLD LEARNING CENTER
1987 - 01.1989Read More
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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