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Elizabeth Penna

Miami,FL

Summary

Exceptional and well-rounded Nanny possessing multiple years of experience servicing families of many sizes and age-groups in addition to having the wonderful and rewarding experience of being a mother to her beloved, 19-year-old son. Versatile and adaptable in working with children of all ages developmental levels while maintaining a keen interest in the development of children's basic life skills, as well as their social, emotional, and academic needs. Communicative and collaborative (to ensure parent specifications are met) in regard to managing child schedules, conducting errands, preparing meals, homework assistance, transporting children to extracurricular activities, managing unique challenges that arise, as well as providing children with fun and educational activities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Nanny

Natalia Taylor
09.2023 - Current
  • Care for three-month-old baby who is now 10-months-old.
  • Provide guidance on infant care (at the request of brand-new parents) by drawing upon personal experience of motherhood while also continuously expanding knowledge through exploring professional resources in an effort to ensure the implementation of best practices in modern child and infant care.
  • Introduced family’s baby to healthy solid foods at six month’s of age, incorporated “tummy time,” and introduced and maintained an ideal sleep schedule.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the home by providing light housekeeping, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family to ease the burden of a working, full-time, new mother.
  • Foster a strong relationship with family through consistent communication (e.g., Through sending parents daily reports of their baby’s incrementally-achieved milestones) while celebrating with them in their pride and joy.

Professional Nanny

Gail Azodo
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide care to two boys (ages two and four) while encouraging their intellectual enrichment to prepare them for entering grade school.
  • Develop age-appropriate sleeping, eating, bath-time, and play-time routines to create structure in children's daily lives, while fostering children’s overall sense of security and predictability in their home environment.
  • Successfully potty-trained and boosted language development in two-year-old child while focusing on the development of daily life skills and development of manners in eldest child at the request of parent.
    * Nurture children's cognitive development by implementing engaging, fun, and educational activities in order to advance them before entering grade school. Organize outings and activities (e.g., implement games, puzzles, outdoor activities such as playground or nature walks, and museum outings), integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
  • Plan and supervise outdoor play by preparing water and healthy snacks and encourage play with other children of similar age-groups in an effort to promote social skill development.
  • Build positive and nurturing environments by modeling effective problem-solving and patience to support children’s social-emotional growth, especially within the context of sibling rivalry.
  • Care for sick children when necessary, administering medication according to parental guidelines while maintaining a comforting presence during recovery periods.
  • Maintain strict adherence to parent’s preferred schedule and routine while safely transporting children to and from their extracurricular activities (i.e., soccer, karate, swim and tennis) in a timely manner, as well as run errands for family when requested.
  • Foster trust with family by prioritizing timeliness, independence and reliability per their request.

Professional Nanny

Sharon And Raymond Delgado
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Cared for three boys (ages three, five, and seven-years-old) while tailoring approach to their varying ability-levels and interests.
  • Maintained sleeping, eating and school schedules to foster a structured environment.
  • Encouraged age-appropriate, social-emotional learning through positive Behavioral Modification techniques (i.e., the use of praise, reinforcement, and modeling). Paid keen attention to and modified approach to each child’s individualized needs when necessary.
  • Instilled a strong sense of positive self-esteem in children by paying special attention to intrinsic reinforcements, using daily skill-building, and celebrating their achievements.
  • Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, while stimulating children’s imagination and fine motor skills development.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time as suggested by parents.
  • Prepared and encouraged nutritious meals at the request of the family in order to promote overall health and wellness for their growing children as well as provided homework assistance to two eldest boys.
  • Actively participated in family events such as birthday parties and family gatherings, while seamlessly integrating into the family dynamic and providing additional support when needed.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with family and children by collaborating with them in their preferences and using open communication while periodically requesting their feedback.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Newborn/Infant, Toddler, and Child Care
  • Behavior Modification (ie, Positive Reinforcement/Montessori Method) Informed by Research-Based Psychological Principles
  • Light Housekeeping and Errands
  • Nutritional Meal Preparation and Homework Help
  • Certified Safe Driver
  • CPR First-Aid Certification (Pending)
  • Overnight and Travel/Vacation Assistance

Timeline

Professional Nanny

Natalia Taylor
09.2023 - Current

Professional Nanny

Gail Azodo
06.2023 - Current

Professional Nanny

Sharon And Raymond Delgado
02.2022 - 06.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

Miami Dade College

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