Laura Gonzalez
New York
Summary
Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Establishing lasting relationships, responsive, patience, empathetic, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature. Demonstrated dependability and responsibility. Achieved significant positive feedback from host families for promoting healthy habits and emotional growth in children.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Au Pair Care
New Paltz, NY - Ashburn, VA
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Developed bilingual abilities in [Language] 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.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
- Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- 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 laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Universidad Del Tolima
Tolima, Colombia06-2022
Skills
- Cultural immersion
- Social skills development
- Infant care experience
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation coordination
- Grocery shopping
- Outdoor play supervision
- Safety
- Patience and tact
- Nutrition
- CPR certification
- Teamwork
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Au Pair
Au Pair Care
12.2022 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Universidad Del Tolima