Eunice Medina
Oakland,CA
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Professional with expertise in child and adolescent development. Develops safe, nurturing environments that foster emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Implements positive discipline strategies and engaging activities that enhance curiosity and independence. Holds a BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Special Education.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Kaitlin Dreyer
Orinda, CA
2025 - 04.2026
- Provided attentive care to children.
- Facilitated daily routines, including bottle preparation, naps, and school pickups, to ensure children's smooth transitions.
- Prepared snacks and maintained consistent structure to support smooth transitioning throughout the day.
- Created a safe, nurturing and engaging environment that supported both children's well-being.
- Promoted developmental milestones by encouraging early walking and fostering independence in children.
- Developed schedules to balance playtime, learning, and rest periods.
- Acted as a reliable point of contact, ensuring seamless communication with parents about daily progress and developmental milestones.
- Coordinated safe transport for children to medical appointments, ensuring their timely arrival.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Taught life skills, including personal hygiene and organization.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
Live-Out Nanny
Sabina Johnston
Orinda, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide attentive and nurturing care for a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental growth.
- Support the 4-year-old's social-emotional learning, helping with communication skills, emotional regulation, and early problem-solving.
- Engaged 1-year-old in early childhood development activities, music and movement, and exploratory play to stimulate cognitive and physical growth.
- Maintain daily routines, including mealtimes, naps, and outdoor play, fostering structure and consistency.
- Facilitate outdoor activities, nature exploration, and creative play to encourage curiosity and active learning.
- Assisted with light household management tasks, including meal prep, tidying play areas, and organizing children's belongings to create a nurturing environment.
- Provided positive discipline and gentle guidance to foster cooperative behavior and enhance social skills.
- Coordinate with parents to ensure seamless communication and alignment on routines, developmental milestones, and behavioral strategies.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks catering to children's dietary needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness in shared living spaces, ensuring a tidy environment.
- Developed strong relationships with children, promoting trust and comfort.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Ensured children arrived safely at school and activities by coordinating transportation.
- Ensured children's safety during snack time by observing eating habits.
- Coordinated safe transport for children, facilitating participation in activities and events.
- Taught life skills, including personal hygiene and organization.
Nanny and House Manager
Private Family
Oakland, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality care for children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.
- Organized and facilitated educational and recreational activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, and educational games.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, reinforcing learning concepts.
- Created a structured and nurturing environment to promote emotional and social development.
- Implemented age-appropriate disciplinary techniques to encourage positive behavior.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans to address unique developmental needs of each child, supporting their growth and well-being.
- Coordinated schedules for children's activities, appointments, and family events to ensure timely participation and balance family commitments.
- Picked up prescriptions and took children to doctor appointments.
- Maintained proactive communication with parents about children's progress and addressed concerns to foster collaboration and trust.
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping.
- Conducted weekly grocery shopping for the family.
- Assisted with pet care and managed household responsibilities.
- Helped with birthday setups and other special events for the family.
- Coordinated and managed travel logistics for family, accompanying them on trips to ensure smooth transitions.
- Managed additional household tasks, including picking up and delivering packages for the family business, ensuring efficiency and timely support for their operational needs.
- Oversaw maintenance and organization of residential spaces and common areas.
- Coordinated hiring and supervision of household staff and service providers.
- Planned and organized events, ensuring smooth execution and guest satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to arrange deliveries and services.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of essential items at all times.
- Scheduled and supervised vendors for maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
Teacher
Sf Tikes Academy
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Cultivated strong relationships with staff, parents, and school officials to foster a supportive educational community.
- Facilitated and developed a curriculum for children based on educational requirements, while taking interest in the children.
- Administered day-to-day activities and maintained professional collaboration with teachers for student success.
- Supervised and ensured the safety of a classroom of children.
- Collected insights from children, families, and staff to select safe, engaging materials that promote diverse experiences and encourage holistic learning.
- Implemented modifications in the classroom environment to enhance accessibility and support the learning needs of children with disabilities.
- Conducted formal and informal observations of children across settings and over time, including other adults who are important to the child.
- Identified children in the group who should be observed in their home language in addition to English.
Associate Teacher - Lead Teacher
Hola Kids
San Francisco, CA
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Established and enforced behavior rules, fostering a structured and safe learning environment.
- Prepared materials and organized classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Led activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
- Implemented tailored teaching methods and instructional materials, addressing diverse student needs and interests.
Volunteer - Assistant Teacher
Reaching Beyond Care
Oakland, CA
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Facilitated daily lessons, materials, and setting up equipment to enhance learning.
- Motivated and encouraged children to participate in daily activities.
- Enforced class rules and taught proper behavior.
- Assisted with record keeping, including daily activities and meals.
Education
B.A. - Child and Adolescent Development with a Concentration in special education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2020
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Mandela High School
Oakland, CA06-2011
Skills
- Child development support
- Childcare oversight
- Early education
- Discipline strategies
- Toilet training support
- Creative play
- Physical activity planning
- Healthy meal preparation
- Emotional assistance
- Safety supervision
- Social development
- Parent engagement
- Project management
- Childcare documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Outlook
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Adobe
- Analytical problem-solving
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Works well under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Multi-tasker
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team player
- Customer service excellence
- Active listener
- Empathetic
- Leadership
- Reliable
- Family support
- Active listener
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Sabina Johnston
08.2024 - 01.2025
Nanny and House Manager
Private Family
01.2022 - 01.2024
Teacher
Sf Tikes Academy
08.2019 - 05.2020
Associate Teacher - Lead Teacher
Hola Kids
02.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer - Assistant Teacher
Reaching Beyond Care
05.2014 - 04.2016
Live-Out Nanny
Kaitlin Dreyer
2025 - 04.2026
B.A. - Child and Adolescent Development with a Concentration in special education
San Francisco State University
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Merritt College
High School Diploma -
Mandela High School