Jessica McManus
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Provider experienced in managing school schedules and extracurricular activities to foster a balanced environment for play and learning. Delivered effective communication and activity planning that aligned with parent objectives while providing a safe, organized space for children. Demonstrated expertise in supporting children with special dietary, emotional, or physical needs through engaging and thoughtful care.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Family
Jacksonville, FL
05.2026 - Current
- Provided attentive childcare for family household routines and daily supervision.
- Prepared meals and snacks following family preferences and dietary needs.
- Organized age-appropriate play, learning activities, and outdoor time.
Private Nanny
Family
Newton, Massachusetts
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided attentive childcare for family household routines and daily supervision.
- Organized age-appropriate play, learning activities, and outdoor time.
- Prepared meals and snacks following family preferences and dietary needs.
Private Nanny/Residential House Manager
Family
Newton, Massachusetts
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided attentive childcare for family household routines and daily supervision.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Assisted with school drop-off, pick-up, and activity transportation.
- Supported bedtime routines, hygiene tasks, and calming transitions.
- Organized age-appropriate play, learning activities, and outdoor time.
- Maintained safe, clean play areas and children's belongings.
- Communicated daily updates with parents about schedules, behavior, and needs.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Managed light household duties tied to children's care and family organization.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Prepared meals and snacks following family preferences and dietary needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
Private Nanny/Residential House Manager
Family
Ashland, Massachusetts
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided attentive childcare for family household routines and daily supervision.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Prepared meals and snacks following family preferences and dietary needs.
- Organized age-appropriate play, learning activities, and outdoor time.
- Maintained safe, clean play areas and children's belongings.
- Managed light household duties tied to children's care and family organization.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Communicated daily updates with parents about schedules, behavior, and needs.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
Private Nanny
Family
Westminster, Massachusetts
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided attentive childcare for family household routines and daily supervision.
- Prepared meals and snacks following family preferences and dietary needs.
- Organized age-appropriate play, learning activities, and outdoor time.
- Maintained safe, clean play areas and children's belongings.
- Supported bedtime routines, hygiene tasks, and calming transitions.
- Communicated daily updates with parents about schedules, behavior, and needs.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Managed light household duties tied to children's care and family organization.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
Education
Colégio São Goncalo
São Goncalo, Rio de JaneiroSome College (No Degree) - Portuguese/ English
ISAT- Instituto Superior Anisio Teixeira
São Goncalo, Rio de JaneiroSkills
- Child safety
- Infant care
- CPR training
- Nutrition
- Meal planning
- Potty training assistance
- Activity planning
- Literacy support
- Routine scheduling
- Household management
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry
- Home organization
- Parent communication
- Professional discretion
- Safety consciousness
- Creative activity planning
- Calm presence
- Language skills
- Multitasking
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Private Nanny
Family
05.2026 - Current
Private Nanny
Family
05.2025 - 04.2026
Private Nanny/Residential House Manager
Family
09.2021 - 04.2024
Private Nanny/Residential House Manager
Family
06.2020 - 09.2021
Private Nanny
Family
03.2019 - 06.2020
Colégio São Goncalo
Some College (No Degree) - Portuguese/ English
ISAT- Instituto Superior Anisio Teixeira