Georgina Balcazar
Seattle,WA
Summary
Proven childcare expert with extensive experience, showcasing exceptional patience, empathy, and bilingual abilities in Spanish and English. Excelled in creating developmental activities, fostering bilingual communication, and ensuring a structured environment. Demonstrated reliability and creative thinking, significantly enhancing children's social, emotional, and linguistic skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny Share
Fletcher Family, Fertig Family And Rodriguez Fam
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Prepared easy meals, snacks and milk bottles for the babies.
- Facilitated language acquisition with vocabulary-rich conversations and age-appropriate language exercises for the babies
- Implemented different techniques to help the infants sleep
- Create activities for the infants according to their needs and stage development such as: playing with different toys, taking them to the park/walks, reading, dancing, motor skill exercises, etc.
- Use various spaces of the house for different activities of the babies
- Supported babies in hygiene by changing diapers every two hours or when they need it, wiping their faces, doing their hair and changing clothes
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on babies' progress, needs, and achievements.
Nanny Share
Fletcher And Swamy Family
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted with potty training
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Plan and execute different activities according to the children's interests and needs such as: cooking, reading books, nursery games, puzzles, art projects, experiments, doing yoga, going on walks, visiting parks, library, following the garbage truck (their favorite), etc.
- Organized and cleaned the home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the different areas of the house.
- Managed children's schedules effectively to ensure that they got enough sleep
- Support children with personal hygiene
- Have an open and constant communication with the parents for help and support with toddler's boundaries
- Taught the kids basic words in Spanish and encouraged them to practice
Au Pair
Williams Family
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth, such as: art projects, cooking, reading, sports, nursery games, etc.
- Assisted with potty training
- Developed bilingual abilities in Spanish and English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Participated actively in family events gatherings further integrating myself into their lives enhancing overall experience.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- 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.
Au Pair
Harris Family
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines and expectations.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond the contract term.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth, such as: reading, nursery games, experiments, art projects, doing yoga, etc.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate positive disciplinary techniques
- Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Fostered positive relationships with host family members, creating a harmonious living situation for all involved.
Education
GED -
Au Pair Training School
New York, NY07.2018
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Empathy
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule Management
- Emotionally supportive
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- First Aid
- Bilingual in Spanish/ English
- Child Development
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Nanny Share
Fletcher Family, Fertig Family And Rodriguez Fam
08.2023 - Current
Nanny Share
Fletcher And Swamy Family
09.2021 - 09.2023
Au Pair
Williams Family
07.2019 - 11.2020
Au Pair
Harris Family
07.2018 - 07.2019
GED -
Au Pair Training School
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