Gabriela Neves

Caring for one girl, aged 24 months old

Designed and implemented Montessori activities to foster independence, creativity, and problem-solving skills

Curated and rotated educational toys bi-weekly to support cognitive and sensory growth

Encouraged self-sufficiency by teaching the child to independently dress, use the bathroom, and engage in age-appropriate cooking tasks

Successfully assisted with potty training and guided the transition from nap time to quiet time, ensuring smooth adaptation to the child's developmental needs

Taught early reading skills using Montessori methods

Cared for one boy, aged 18 months old

Organized educational games and montessori activities to encourage learning in a fun way

Maintained routines for him, including feeding, bathing, and changing

Taught him Portuguese as a second language

Prepared meals and snacks according to instructions from parents, following halal diet restrictions

Accompanied infants on outings such as visits to playgrounds, libraries, and museums

Cared for one boy, aged 4 years old

Created and followed routines to foster stability and structure in child's life during the time he wasn't yet attending school

Created and maintained a new learning schedule every week that included math, language and science activities

Taught child how to write and read

Redirected child using positive parenting strategies

Employed Montessori theory and techniques to encourage learning and collaboration

Cared for two girls, aged 4 and 6 years old

Prepared meals with balanced nutrition, ensuring food safety for 4-year old's peanut allergy

Created strategies to meet the unique needs of 6-year old who has anxiety, ADHD and dyslexia

Developed and conducted an outdoors educational camp during the pandemic to provide safe education to children while schools were closed

Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others

Cared for two girls, aged 10 and 14 years old

Transported children to school, appointments and entertainment activities

Implemented a reading and an active challenge during the pandemic, encouraging kids to read and stay active for at least 30 minutes every day

Engaged children with games, puzzles, arts and crafts during quarantine

Provided activities and continuous access to the outdoors during quarantine

Cared for three girls, aged 5, 8 and 9 years old

Assisted with homework and school assignments

Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when there was someone at the door and avoiding contact with unsafe objects

Managed an active calendar of appointments including school, sports clubs and playdates

Intervened during strong disagreements, establishing open environment for communication

Taught English as a second language for students aged 4-60+ through games, music, crafts, cooking, communication, reading, writing and more

Created trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students' strengths, weaknesses and personal learning styles

Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension

Achieved maximum results by breaking down seemingly large learning tasks into meaningful and manageable segments

Customized innovative methods and materials that were appropriate to students' learning abilities and reflected their needs and interests