Liliana Pelenda
Houston,Texas
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to Number children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Myself
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Assisted older siblings in tutoring younger ones by creating well-structured educational sessions focused on improving academic performance.
- Organized family vacations and outings that catered to children''s interests, creating memorable experiences for the entire family.
- Facilitated language acquisition with vocabulary-rich conversations and age-appropriate language exercises catered to individual needs for bilingual households or ESL learners.
Education
International Business Economics -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Patience and understanding
- Friendly
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Emotionally supportive
- Infant care experience
- Active listener
- Valid Driver's License
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
- Meal Preparation
- Reading and Storytelling
- First Aid
- Light Housekeeping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Nanny
Myself
06.2014 - Current
International Business Economics -
Houston Community College