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Elizabeth Castro

Long Beach

Summary

Hello, I’m Elizabeth I bring 8 years of dedicated experience as a nanny with professional knowledge of child development and social development through engaging activities. I have reliability and strong communication skills, I excel in meal preparation and safety awareness, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes independence and positive behavior in children. I am also familiar with helping of household management and effective communication with parents to maintain supportive and nurturing environment. Coming from a background as a teacher I am experienced with childcare, ensuring children's safety and well-being, like coming up with creative strategies to engage children in educational activities and promote development.

Work History

Nanny

Amezcua Family
Redondo Beach, CA
03.2023 - 2026
  • Provided nurturing care and support to children, promoting emotional and social development.
  • Planned and implemented engaging educational activities tailored to children's developmental stages.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of children through vigilant supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, daily activities, and behavioral observations.
  • Managed household tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and organization of play areas for optimal environment.
  • Developed individualized routines that fostered independence and encouraged positive behavior in children.
  • Assisted in transportation to school, extracurricular activities, and playdates while ensuring punctuality and safety.
  • Adapted quickly to changing family needs and schedules, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.

Nanny

McKinley Family
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 2023
  • Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children.
  • Developed age-appropriate educational activities to foster learning and creativity.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and behavior.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.

Nanny

Rodriguez Family
Long Beach, CA
04.2021 - 2023
  • Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children.
  • Developed age-appropriate educational activities to foster learning and creativity.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and behavior.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.

Preschool Teacher

Lighthouse Preschool
Fullerton, CA
08.2020 - 2022
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting emotional and social development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and address concerns.
  • Maintained classroom environment that encouraged creativity, curiosity, and collaboration among students.
  • Organized and led age-appropriate activities to enhance cognitive and physical skills.

Preschool Teacher

Harbor Trinity Preschool
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2019 - 2020
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual needs.
  • Mentored new teachers in classroom management and effective teaching strategies.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enhanced children's creativity and teamwork skills.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjusted curricula accordingly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jordan Highschool
Long Beach

Child Education

Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Childcare
  • Activity planning
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Child development
  • Meal preparation
  • Early childhood development
  • Arts and crafts
  • First aid certified
  • Safety awareness
  • Outdoor activities
  • Child supervision

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nanny

Amezcua Family
03.2023 - 2026

Nanny

McKinley Family
01.2022 - 2023

Nanny

Rodriguez Family
04.2021 - 2023

Preschool Teacher

Lighthouse Preschool
08.2020 - 2022

Preschool Teacher

Harbor Trinity Preschool
08.2019 - 2020

High School Diploma -

Jordan Highschool

Child Education

Cal State Long Beach
Elizabeth Castro