Karen Velasquez
Teacher
Seattle,WA
Summary
Patient, loving and mature nanny seeking for a new job opportunity. I understand how important and vital the first years of life is to grow healthy integrally. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Nanny Share
Besch And Stubbel Family
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- 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.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Nanny and Babysitting
Chelvi
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - Current
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Private Nanny
Maria Puertas
Seattle, WA
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- 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.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Au Pair
Cultural Care
Seattle, WA
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed bilingual abilities in Language through immersive conversation and activities.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Education
Teacher In Languages - Teaching And Education
08.2013 - 07.2018
Skills
Schedule creation and maintenance
Self-Motivated
Organization and Time Management
Strong work ethic
Trustworthy
Non-smoker
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Nanny Share - Besch And Stubbel Family
06.2022 - Current
CPR
12-2021
Private Nanny - Maria Puertas
04.2021 - 05.2022
Nanny and Babysitting - Chelvi
01.2021 - Current
Au Pair - Cultural Care
12.2018 - 12.2020
University of Nariño - Teacher In Languages, Teaching And Education
08.2013 - 07.2018