Elsa Duarte
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature. I can work independently as well as a follow directions according to parents needs. Love children and enjoy helping family out. I am dependable, confident and calm person that can handle decision making whether under pressure or in the comfort of most evey day routines!
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Sonya Roth
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Stayed at home with children while parents were away traveling.
Nanny/ House Manager
Claire Hoffman
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
Babysitter/Housekeeper
Kasey McCoy
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Family Nanny
Jordan Newman
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children.
- Developed educational games to enhance cognitive skills and foster creativity.
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Established routines that improved time
- management for household tasks.
- Communicated in English and Spanish to children
- Meal prep since first meals at 6 months and night time routines
- Traveled with family and with child alone to visit relatives and stayed at work whenever parents were traveling.
- Worked alongside an aupair and baby nurses.
- Grocery shopping and household shopping for the family
- Arranged playdates.
- Drove kids to school and other activities
Education
Some College Courses
LA Trade Tech
City Of Los Angeles, CACPR & First Aid Certification
American Heart Association
Los Angeles, CA12.2025
RIE Certificate
RIE Course/ Private Classes
City Of Los Angeles, CA09.2010
High School Studies -
Los Angeles High School of The Arts
Los Angeles, CA06.1991
Skills
- Experienced in Child Care from Babies to Pre Teens
- Safety awareness
- Healthy Meal Preparation for Children
- Child Supervision
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Patient
- Kind
- Excellent Driver
- Flexible and Trustworthy
Timeline
Family Nanny
Jordan Newman
09.2022 - Current
Family Nanny
Sonya Roth
03.2019 - 08.2022
Babysitter/Housekeeper
Kasey McCoy
11.2016 - 02.2019
Nanny/ House Manager
Claire Hoffman
08.2010 - 12.2015
Some College Courses
LA Trade Tech
CPR & First Aid Certification
American Heart Association
RIE Certificate
RIE Course/ Private Classes
High School Studies -
Los Angeles High School of The Arts