Overview
Summary
Work History
Skills
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karina Andrade

Yonkers,NY

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Summary

Trustworthy, reliable, and hardworking nanny with 16+ years of experience in childcare. Known for being caring, responsible, and easy to work with, while creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Experienced in handling multiple tasks, managing daily routines, and keeping children engaged through age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts.

Flexible with scheduling, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and committed to supporting families with consistency and care.

Work History

Full-Time Nanny

Current Family
Bronxville, NY
06.2024 - Current

Enhanced children’s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
• Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
• Ensured children’s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
• Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
• Managed children’s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
• Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

Full-Time Nanny

Mellone - Hankinson
Bronxville, NY
10.2023 - 06.2024

• Provided attentive care for twins, supporting their emotional well-being and daily routines.
• Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
• Ensured children’s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
• Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
• Managed children’s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of activities and daily routines.
• Prepared nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

Full-Time Nanny

Corinne O’mara
Bronxville, NY
07.2020 - 07.2023

• Provided full-time care while also supporting the household as a house manager.
• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Managed household tasks including laundry, organization, and coordinating daily needs.
• Communicated repair and maintenance needs to ensure smooth household operations.
• Regularly traveled with the family to assist with childcare during vacations.
• Provided weekend support and was available for live-in care when needed.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

Full-Time Nanny

Brigitte Birrer
Bronxville, NY
07.2018 - 05.2020

• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.

• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

• Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.

• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

• Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Full Time Nanny

Kiss Family
Tuckahoe, NY
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 2 children.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Cashier

Dunkin' Donuts
Mount Vernon, NY
04.2016 - 10.2017

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.

• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

• Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Part Time Nanny

Krukowski Family
Eastchester, NY
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 2  children.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Part Time Nanny

Spring Family
Bronxville, NY
12.2010 - 07.2016
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 2 children.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Part Time Nanny

Peterson Family
Bronxville, NY
12.2010 - 07.2016
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 3 children.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children’s development levels.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and using the toilet.
  • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method.
  • Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers.
  • Established a safe play environment for the children.
  • Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought them to parents' or guardians' attention.
  • Offered well-balanced and nutritious menu options.
  • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Consistently enforced disciplinary limits for a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
  • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.

Skills

Able to plan and arrange safe, fun learning opportunities

Able to Potty train

Know how to plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks

have driving experience if required

Confident, Positive personality

Friendly

Self-motivated

Dependable

Calm under pressure

Bilingual in Spanish

Loves children

Parent communication

Arts, crafts and games

Emotionally supportive

Timeline

Full-Time Nanny

Current Family
06.2024 - Current

Full-Time Nanny

Mellone - Hankinson
10.2023 - 06.2024

Full-Time Nanny

Corinne O’mara
07.2020 - 07.2023

Full-Time Nanny

Brigitte Birrer
07.2018 - 05.2020

Full Time Nanny

Kiss Family
08.2017 - 07.2018

Part Time Nanny

Krukowski Family
08.2016 - 08.2017

Cashier

Dunkin' Donuts
04.2016 - 10.2017

Part Time Nanny

Spring Family
12.2010 - 07.2016

Part Time Nanny

Peterson Family
12.2010 - 07.2016

GED -

Boces Center

Education

GED -

Boces Center
New Rochelle, NY
2012
karina Andrade