Laura Harper
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Friendly, hardworking, and highly motivated nanny with over 15 years of international experience caring for children of all ages, including high-profile families. I’m passionate about providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. I balance warmth and discipline effectively, adapting to each child's needs. I have a strong interest in child development and am currently furthering my knowledge through online study. I’m flexible, travel-ready, and highly organized, with additional experience as a PA and house manager.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny & Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
08.2014 - Current
- High profile single parent home with the two two children age 13 and 8.
- Regular overnights for extensive period when parent is traveling.
- Extensive domestic and international travel with and without parental figure.
- Oversee both children's calendar, including appointments, classes, and extracurricular activities.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks. Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to children. Strong swimmer and outdoor enthusiast.
- Bi-weekly grocery shopping and personal assistant errands.
- Frequent dog sitting for family dog.
Private Nanny & Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Provided sole and shared care for a 2.5-year-old girl in a high-profile household
- Worked 6 days per week, including international travel to Los Angeles, California.
- Managed daily routines, including nap schedules and preparation of gluten- and dairy-free meals
- Handled household errands, laundry, and overall diary and calendar coordination
- Served as the primary point of contact between the mother and household staff
Private Nanny & Governess
Natalia Kurt
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Provided sole care and English language tutoring for two girls, aged 2 and 5, in a high-profile household.
- Designed and implemented engaging academic and creative activities to support language development
- Traveled extensively with the family, including long-term stays abroad in Spain and Russia.
- Supported children’s participation in extracurricular activities such as tennis, ballet, swimming, and horseback riding.
- Fostered a structured yet nurturing environment to promote early learning and social development.
Private Nanny & Personal Assistant
Geri Halliwell
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Provided sole charge care for a 5-year-old girl in a high-profile household.
- Managed the childs daily schedule, including appointments, activities, and social engagements.
- Carried out full personal assistant duties, including meal preparation, laundry, and household errands.
- Oversaw day-to-day household operations to ensure smooth and efficient running of the home.
Private Nanny & Governess
Mr & Mrs Avdeev
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Provided full-time care for three 2-year-old children, including several adopted, within a high-profile Russian household.
- Implemented a structured, play-based curriculum to support early development and learning.
- Delivered English language instruction in a Russian-speaking environment, fostering bilingual exposure.
- Maintained detailed daily reports on each child’s progress, behavior, and developmental milestones.
Private Nanny
Mr & Mrs Thompson
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Provided full-time care for three children aged 6 months, 4, and 7 within a busy family household.
- Coordinated daily routines including school runs, outdoor outings, creative play, and baking activities.
- Supported family during travel, including proxy parenting responsibilities and hands-on assistance with equestrian care and routines.
Private Nanny/Mother's Help
Mr & Mrs Inglis-Jones
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided care and support for five children ranging in age from 16 months to 11 years.
- Carried out a full range of domestic and nursery duties, including meal preparation, laundry, and household organization.
- Responsible for school runs, transporting children to activities, and assisting with daily horse care and riding preparation.
Private Nanny
Mr & Mrs Houston
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided comprehensive care for an 8-year-old girl, ensuring her emotional, social, and developmental needs were met.
- Managed daily responsibilities including school runs, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and laundry, maintaining a well-organized and nurturing home environment.
- Planned and organized a variety of educational and social activities, promoting learning and social engagement both inside and outside the home.
Education
CACHE Level 2 & BTEC Level 3 National Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care
Stafford College
Staffordshire, England05-2007
Skills
- Social integration
- Schedule management
- Highly Organized
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Behavior management techniques
- Routine adherence
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Social skill development
- Household management
- Special needs experience
- Emotional intelligence
- Communicative
Certification
Bini Birth - Certificate of completion for the following:
- Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas
- Birth Doula Workshop
MNT Training - Certificate of completion
- Maternity Practitioner Award Module 1, 2 & 3
Timeline
Private Nanny & Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
08.2014 - Current
Private Nanny & Personal Assistant
High Profile Family
02.2014 - 07.2014
Private Nanny & Governess
Natalia Kurt
07.2012 - 10.2013
Private Nanny & Personal Assistant
Geri Halliwell
10.2011 - 07.2012
Private Nanny & Governess
Mr & Mrs Avdeev
02.2011 - 08.2011
Private Nanny
Mr & Mrs Thompson
01.2010 - 02.2011
Private Nanny/Mother's Help
Mr & Mrs Inglis-Jones
06.2009 - 01.2011
Private Nanny
Mr & Mrs Houston
05.2008 - 06.2009
CACHE Level 2 & BTEC Level 3 National Diploma - Early Learning And Child Care
Stafford College
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