Erika Maassen
Austin,TX
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with 12+ years experience supporting children of varying ages, needs and interests.
Reliable and supportive, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Independent, and adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities.
Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance for multiple children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child according to parental specifications. Versatile and adaptable in conducting household management, such as meal prep, laundry/cleaning, pet care, errands, and other duties.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny/Mother's Helper
The Newbould Family
09.2016 - Current
- Bathe and dress children, change diapers, potty training, regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and preparing and serving nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing streets and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate enrichment activities, to encourage intellectual development of children, homeschooling support, and providing musical experiences using live instruments and recorded songs.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Nanny/Household Manager
Dubcoff-Lee Family
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and schedules, contributing to the overall well-being of the infant.
- Supported cognitive development through reading, storytelling, singing songs, and engaging in regular educational, and sensory play activities.
- Ensured timely diaper changes and feedings, maintaining optimal hygiene levels.
- Managed naptime transitions smoothly, establishing a calm atmosphere conducive to restful sleep for infant.
- Provided responsive care by consistently attending to infants' cues for hunger, distress or discomfort.
- Assisting with additional housekeeping duties such as dishes, laundry, pet care and gardening.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling, accommodating last-minute requests and urgent needs.
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, catering to individual dietary needs, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
Private Nanny (shared)
Donesky/Serfaty Families
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development, such as language development skills through singing songs, reading and storytelling.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Private Nanny (shared)
Daoust/Whittaker/Willis/McKay Families
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided all aspects of childcare for up to six children ages 3mo - 7yo.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and singing songs, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play for improved health and motor skills development.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Private Nanny
Goss Family
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Enhanced infant development by implementing age-appropriate activities and exercises, such as reading stories, singing songs, and encouraging cognitive development with regular sensory play.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and schedules, contributing to the overall well-being of the infant.
- Ensured timely diaper changes and feedings, maintaining optimal hygiene levels.
- Managed naptime transitions smoothly, establishing a calm atmosphere conducive to restful sleep for infants.
- Maintained clean and organized play spaces for infants, reducing risks of accidents or injuries during playtime.
- Provided responsive care by consistently attending to infants'' cues for hunger, distress or discomfort.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Minimized spread of germs and contaminants with regular schedule of toy cleaning and surface sanitation, and careful social distancing during the pandemic lockdown.
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Mariposa Montessori
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing hands-on learning activities and creative teaching methods.
- Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices and improve overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Tailored instruction to meet the diverse needs of each student, ensuring individualized attention and support.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students, resulting in increased confidence and improved academic performance.
- Implemented Montessori principles in daily classroom activities, promoting independent learning and self-discovery among students.
- Contributed to the development of an inclusive classroom culture that valued respect, diversity, and openmindedness.
- Provided musical enrichment using live instruments and singing songs.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
Private Nanny (Shared)
Wilde & Cooper-Desai Families
02.2019 - 06.2019
Private Nanny
The Baggerly Family
06.2018 - 09.2018
Private Nanny
The Ruehl Family
04.2017 - 06.2018
Childcare Assistance/Housekeeper/Personal Chef
Hudson Family
12.2015 - 03.2018
Live-In Private Nanny/Housekeeper/Chef
Eliot Family
12.2011 - 05.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakmont Regional High School
Ashburnham, Massachusetts06.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Mt Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MassachusettsSome College (No Degree) - Music Education
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MassachusettsSkills
- 12 years caregiving ages 2mo - teens
- CPR & First Aid - AED Certified
- Montessori/Gentle Parenting
- Special needs/multiples
- Household management
- Meal prep/menu planning
- Musical enrichment/instruction
- Languages: fluent in English, basic instruction in French/Spanish/ASL
- Pet Care
- Arts and Crafts
- Housekeeping/Gardening
- Strong Swimmer
Timeline
Nanny/Household Manager
Dubcoff-Lee Family
02.2024 - Current
Private Nanny (shared)
Donesky/Serfaty Families
09.2023 - 01.2024
Private Nanny (shared)
Daoust/Whittaker/Willis/McKay Families
09.2022 - 08.2023
Private Nanny
Goss Family
11.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Mariposa Montessori
07.2019 - 01.2020
Private Nanny (Shared)
Wilde & Cooper-Desai Families
02.2019 - 06.2019
Private Nanny
The Baggerly Family
06.2018 - 09.2018
Private Nanny
The Ruehl Family
04.2017 - 06.2018
Nanny/Mother's Helper
The Newbould Family
09.2016 - Current
Childcare Assistance/Housekeeper/Personal Chef
Hudson Family
12.2015 - 03.2018
Live-In Private Nanny/Housekeeper/Chef
Eliot Family
12.2011 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Oakmont Regional High School
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Mt Wachusett Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
Anna Maria College
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