Leah Orrala
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
I am an eager college student and caring Nanny always ready and willing to assist Parent with the care and health of children. I offer a maximum of 30 hrs of commitment and flexibility for child care. I handle various duties and assignments depending on age of the child. I am accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. I consider myself hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. I am versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Thomas Family
Culver City
03.2016 - 03.2024
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Played games and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
Babysitter
Allison Family
Santa Monica
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Nanny
Farbman-Powell Family
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Cared for 18 month old till 2 years old
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Organize fun and educational games and activities in English and Spanish
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
Nanny
Murphy-Topel Family
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Care for 15 month old since 8 months old
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties
- 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.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills. Organizeanize fun and educational games and activities in English and Spanish
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Coordinated with other nannies to go to local parks and playdates to promote socialization.
Family Nanny
Gold-Clark Family
Sherman Oaks
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child''s needs and interests.
- Provided a nurturing environment for infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
- Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants according to dietary guidelines, contributing to their overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions. as well as incorporating bilingual vocabulary
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2024
Skills
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Child Development Expertise
- First Aid/ CPR
- Mobile Devices and communication
- Household Management
- Emotionally Supportive
- Arts and Crafts
- Enrichment Activities
Timeline
Family Nanny
Gold-Clark Family
05.2023 - Current
Nanny
Farbman-Powell Family
05.2022 - 04.2023
Nanny
Murphy-Topel Family
08.2021 - 03.2022
Babysitter
Allison Family
01.2018 - 02.2024
Babysitter
Thomas Family
03.2016 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
California State University - Northridge