Caring and dedicated Childcare Professional with 30 years of experience, who is driven to inspire and teach children! Looking for a position that will be fulfilling and utilize my skills and talents.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Doula/Nanny
Sarah Taval And Christine Lemke
San Francisco, CA
05.2022 - Current
Worked Doula shift for the first 3 months and then transitioned Nanny working to 8am to 7pm.
of a baby girl age 2 months and 3 year old boy with special needs.
Prepare healthy and nutritious meals for children.
Order clothing, toys and whatever else is needed for the home.
Plan age appropriate activities to make sure both children are hitting all their milestones.
Take the 3 year old to his different therapy sessions.
Travel with family, Domestic and International.
Estate Manager/Family Assistant
HNWF
San Francisco/New York/London
10.2019 - 01.2021
Cared for a 5 year old girl and newborn twins.
Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Planned fun and educational activities for twins and took them to swim, music and gym class.
Prepared healthy snacks and meals for all three children.
Bought all clothes, toys and gifts for children and responsible for keeping their rooms stocked and organized.
Packed the children for extensive trips/holidays
Enhanced estate efficiency by implementing streamlined systems for financial management and maintenance planning.
Managed comprehensive property renovations, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
Implemented family organization by having efficient scheduling systems and maintaining calendars.
Nanny/House Manager
Drs. Danielle And Ron Lane
San Francisco, CA
01.2013 - 08.2019
Cared for five children, ages newborn to twelve.
Developed and maintained the families calendar.
Made healthy snacks and meals for all 5 children.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Regularly traveled with the family, Internationally and Domestically.
Planned fun and engaging activities while we traveled.
Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them.
Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
Paid all household bills.
Handled any and all Vendors.
Nanny/Governess
UHNW
Los Angeles, CA
04.2010 - 12.2012
Cared for two children, a newborn and a five year old.
Lesson planned, taught child how to read and write and beginning arithmetic.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Regularly traveled with the family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Assisted with kindergarten applications and selection of school.
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Full Charge Nanny
Daniel Zelman And Debra Messing
Los Angeles/New York City
11.2006 - 11.2009
Responsible for care of one two year old boy.
Prepared healthy snacks and meals.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for child.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Provided developmentally appropriate activities for child.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Safely transported child to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Traveled with family to care for child, allowing parents to share private time while giving child fun adventures in diverse environments.
Maintained household and schedule in Los Angeles and New York City.
Live-In Nanny
Drs. Daniel And Alice Cruz
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006 - 02.2008
Lived In and cared for children ages two and three and a half.
Administered daily physical therapy to youngest child.
Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Supported children in their daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Did tasks such as shopping and running errands for parents.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Weekend Nanny
The Ferris Family
Los Angeles, CA
06.2004 - 06.2006
Cared for 3 children, ages newborn and 2 1/2 year old twins.
Planned daily engaging activities.
Prepared healthy snacks and meals.
Potty trained all 3 children.
Taught the twins how to swim.
Transported children to and from and activities.
Ran errands for the family and did all the grocery shopping.
Specialty Teacher
Los Angeles Lutheran School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2004 - 06.2006
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in art, history, mathematics and Spanish.
Directed afterschool activities 5 days each week to provide students with interesting opportunities while maintaining student discipline.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.
Live-In Nanny/House Manager
Dr. Toshi Uchida
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
03.1994 - 06.2004
Cared for two children (both with special needs) age one and three.
Worked alongside therapist to help implement behavior and physical therapy plans.
Prepared all meals for children, they were on very specific diets.
Established a safe play environment for the children.
Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for a structured environment conducive to learning.
Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Traveled Internationally and Domestically with family.
Au Pair- Newborn Care Specialist
The Gilmer Family
Kitzingen, Germany
08.1993 - 02.1994
Cared for newborn twins 7pm to 7am.
Washed and sterilized babies bottles.
Did babies laundry.
Made nutritious baby food.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2004
Associate of Arts - Early Education Studies
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA
05.2000
Skills
Culinary aptitude
Flexible to unconventional schedule
Detail oriented
FBI security trained
Hobbies
Travel buff, rollerskate enthusiast, volunteering (Junior League of San Francisco and SF Marin Food Bank) and bookworm