+ Years of experience
Folona Stuart
Wyncote,PA
Summary
I'm a Professional Doula/Newborn Care Specialist, with strong foundation in newborn care and nurturing environments, prepared to provide compassionate and specialized support to families. I'm skilled in infant care techniques, sleep training, and developmental milestone monitoring, providing tailored support to meet individual family needs. I utilize problem-solving skills to address sleep issues and feeding challenges. I have a track record of building trust with families through consistent and caring interactions. My expertise includes supporting families with newborn routines and sleep patterns. I am dependable and responsive, ensuring well-being and comfort of newborns and their family.
Overview
20
20
Work History
Private Nanny / Newborn Care Specialist
Lea Surrey
09.2019 - 08.2025
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- 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.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Provided individualized care and support for children, fostering a nurturing environment.
Private Nanny / Newborn Care Specialist
Tanya Dyke
02.2014 - 08.2019
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- 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.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Private Nanny / Newborn Care Specialist
Meenakshi Bewtra
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Empowered families to make informed decisions about their infant''s care through the provision of unbiased information regarding vaccination schedules, circumcision options, and other related topics as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers for seamless integration of medical recommendations into daily routines.
- Developed strong bonds with families by establishing trust through consistent open communication channels about expectations and goals for the infant''s wellbeing.
- Enhanced infant care quality by implementing evidence-based newborn care practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with pediatricians in monitoring newborns'' health, promptly identifying any signs of distress or illness requiring professional attention.
- Contributed to a nurturing home environment by modeling patience, empathy, respectfulness towards each family member involved in the newborn''s life.
- Maintained a calm and soothing environment for newborns by utilizing gentle sounds, soft lighting, and comforting touch techniques during care activities.
- Assisted parents in managing sleep routines for infants to support healthy sleep habits and minimize nighttime disruptions.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing timely and accurate reports on infant growth and development, including milestones achievement and potential areas of concern.
- Conducted thorough assessments of newborns'' physical, emotional, and developmental needs to provide tailored care solutions.
- Prepared infants for successful transition to daycare or preschool settings by introducing age-appropriate activities and socialization opportunities.
- Assisted in managing postpartum recovery for mothers by offering emotional support, practical advice, and direct assistance when needed.
- Promoted healthy growth and development by creating personalized feeding, sleeping, and bathing schedules for each infant.
- Increased parent confidence in their caregiving abilities through hands-on demonstrations of essential newborn care tasks such as diapering, swaddling, and burping techniques.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing guidance on proper latching techniques, positioning, and milk supply management.
- Reduced parental anxiety by providing comprehensive education on newborn care techniques and milestones.
- Facilitated early childhood development milestones achievement through implementation of appropriate stimulation exercises and toys selection according to each infant''s age group requirements.
- Safeguarded infants from potential hazards via diligent monitoring during periods of sleep or playtime while ensuring crib safety regulations compliance at all times as well as keeping a watchful eye on toddlers nearby areas interactions.
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to strict hygiene standards and maintaining cleanliness of all nursery areas.
- Improved communication with parents through regular updates on infants'' progress, challenges, and accomplishments.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- 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.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1992
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Advanced Career Training
Upper Darby, PA09.1993
Associate in Arts - Interior Design
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2003
Certification - Birthing, Postpartum Care & Lactation Consulting
CAPPA
Hoschton, GA04.2002
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education & Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA06.1995
Skills
- Infant care experience
- Schedule management
- Emotional support
- Safety consciousness
- Child development expertise
- Sleep training
- Routine adherence
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Child safety
- Emotionally supportive
- Parent interaction
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Private Nanny / Newborn Care Specialist
Lea Surrey
09.2019 - 08.2025
Private Nanny / Newborn Care Specialist
Tanya Dyke
02.2014 - 08.2019
Private Nanny / Newborn Care Specialist
Meenakshi Bewtra
09.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor - Early Childhood Education & Psychology
Temple University
High School Diploma -
West Philadelphia High School
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Advanced Career Training
Associate in Arts - Interior Design
Community College of Philadelphia
Certification - Birthing, Postpartum Care & Lactation Consulting
CAPPA
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