Marlene Vazquez Lara
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate childcare professional with a rich background as a Private Nanny and Au Pair for Cultural Care, adept in fostering emotional growth and early childhood development. Leveraged expertise in creative activity planning and nutrition knowledge to enhance children's well-being and educational support. Proven track record in building lasting relationships and ensuring child safety, showcasing a blend of emotional support and practical skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
Au Pair
Cultural Care
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Accompanied children to various appointments providing emotional support and ensuring their physical wellbeing.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Nutritionist Intern
General Hospital Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Gained valuable experience working in the health area, applying learned concepts directly into relevant situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education
No Degree - Nutrition
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY03.2023
No Degree - Education
Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Sunnyvale, CA12.2021
Degree in Human Nutrition - Nutritional Science
Universidad Autonoma Mtropolitana
Mexico City 07.2015
Skills
- Infant care experience
- Schedule Management
- Toddler care experience
- Activity Planning
- Infant Care
- Reading and Storytelling
- Early Childhood Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- Social skill development
- Transportation safety
- Language skills
- Activities Planning
- Creative Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior Modeling
- Safety Consciousness
- Educational Support
- Behavior management techniques
- Social integration
- Nutrition knowledge
- Potty Training Assistance
- Problem-Solving
- Academic Support
- Relationship Building
- Creative Thinking
- Child Supervision
- Child Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Emotionally supportive
- Parent Interaction
- Boundary Setting
- Teaching Empathy
- Child psychology knowledge
- Toilet training
- Rule Setting
- Self-confidence Development
- Instilling healthy habits
- Computer Use
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Nanny
05.2020 - 12.2023
Au Pair
Cultural Care
06.2017 - 07.2019
Nutritionist Intern
General Hospital Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez
07.2015 - 07.2016
No Degree - Nutrition
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
No Degree - Education
Montessori Teacher Education Center - San Francisco Bay Area
Degree in Human Nutrition - Nutritional Science
Universidad Autonoma Mtropolitana