Elishah santiago
Gainesville
Summary
Compassionate and reliable with knowledge & passion around the womb connection. As a pilates enthusiast my next goal is to take my knowledge of the pelvic floor and assist my clients to find a connection through mind and body postpartum. I am committed to fostering supportive environments for families, ensuring informed decision-making. While also continuing to grow as an Independent Nanny who is adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. I find energy is maintaining or creating an organized scheduled with little parental guidance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doula
Buckley Family
01.2023 - Current
- Built a strong referral network within the community by establishing positive relationships with local healthcare providers, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, and other professionals in the maternal health field.
- Connected families with community resources such as lactation consultants or pediatricians when additional support was needed beyond my scope of practice as a doula.
- Promoted self-care practices for mothers during postpartum recovery by providing resources on mental health, nutrition, exercise routines, and relaxation techniques.
- Supported families in making informed decisions about childbirth options by sharing evidence-based information on various topics related to pregnancy and birth.
- Collaborated with fellow doulas to share best practices and learn from one another''s experiences in order to continually improve the quality of support provided to clients.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing their needs during prenatal visits.
Live-Out Nanny
Buckley Family
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed daily schedules for child, including meals, playtime, and bedtime routines.
- Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child's needs.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and child by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Behavior Therapist
Florida Autism Center
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Strengthened communication abilities among clients through targeted speech therapy exercises and activities.
- Increased parent involvement in therapy sessions, fostering a supportive home environment.
- Mentored new therapists, sharing expertise and guidance for successful integration into the role.
Family Nanny
Larson Family
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal planning and engaging in regular outdoor activities with the children.
- Assisted with homework and projects, leading to enhanced understanding of educational material.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by being patient and understanding listener.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg05-2019
Skills
- Prenatal education
- Newborn care
- Childbirth education
- Special needs support
- Postpartum care
- Yoga and meditation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Language skills
- First aid certified
- Sleep training
- Housekeeping
- Cheerful and energetic
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Pilates
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Yoga
- Team Sports
- Road Trips
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Bread Making
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Buckley Family
04.2023 - 03.2025
Doula
Buckley Family
01.2023 - Current
Family Nanny
Larson Family
05.2021 - 06.2022
Behavior Therapist
Florida Autism Center
05.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Southern Mississippi
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