Margarita Molina
Ridgefield Park
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Live-Out Nanny for the Alter Family, adept at fostering child development through engaging activities and effective communication. Skilled in nutritional meal preparation and safety management, I build strong relationships with families while ensuring a nurturing environment for children. First aid certified and bilingual. A motivated professional brings a unique understanding of childhood needs and care to the in-home environment. Handles diverse child and household priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Highly responsible, diligent, and possessing strong communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
The Alter Family
Tenafly
04.2021 - Current
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Organized activities that develop the physical, social, and intellectual growth of children.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Planned engaging activities like arts and crafts projects, outdoor games.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
- Maintained an orderly and clean environment for the children.
- Assisted with homework completion.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Ensured safety at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Babysitter
The Guenther Family
Tenafly
06.2020 - Current
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
Housekeeper
The Braziel Family
UES
03.2013 - 09.2022
- General cleaning (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, ironing, light cooking, taking care of art pieces and delicate clothes, running errands, and managing the house when the owner is overseas).
Housekeeper/Assistant/Cooker
The Pineda Family
Harlem
01.2015 - 01.2016
- General cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, assisting, and cooking in a formal home.
- Run errands and grocery shopping
- Picking up a 12-year-old boy from school and accompanying him to diverse activities.
- Walk the dog.
Housekeeper
Dr. Rabines
Chelsea
01.2014 - 01.2016
- General Cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, moping, laundry, ironing, organizing, running errands
Housekeeper
Mrs. Evans
Upper East Side
01.2012 - 01.2016
- General cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, ironing, and a lot of organizing of the house and storage place. Run errands.
Housekeeper
Mr. Ross
Soho
01.2013 - 01.2015
- General cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and laundry.
- Getting the apartment ready for the next guests. (AirBnB)
Housekeeper
Andrew Torrey
New York City
01.2009 - 01.2014
- General cleaning dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, organizing, ironing.
Housekeeper
Mr. Gomez
Chelsea
01.2009 - 01.2014
- General cleaning dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, ironing, and a lot of organizing.
Housekeeper
Abrams Family
Upper East Side
01.2009 - 01.2012
- General cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, tons of laundry, ironing, organizing, and running errands.
- Taking care of their three kids, they prepare light meals for them.
Education
Nanny Training Certification - Nanny Trainning Certification
We Rise
201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 1123104-2025
Early Child Education - Global Strategies for Implementation
HardvardX
On Line02-2025
Associate of Arts - International Cuisine
INACAP
Av. España 2250, Valparaíso, Chile12-2000
Skills
- Child development
- Activity planning
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Safety management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Personal hygiene
- Housekeeping abilities
- Decision-making
- Child behavior management
- Child Medicine Administration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Childcare experience
- Homework assistance
- First aid and CPR certified
- Problem-solving
- Outdoor safety
- Bilingual in Spanish- English
- Child supervision
- Stress management
- Swimming supervision
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent driving record
- Child transportation
- Reading and storytelling
- Relationship building
- Playtime coordination
- Infant care experience
- Friendly
- Music and dance
Pet Friendly
True
Personal Information
- Available: immediately
- Number of Children: 2
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Italian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
The Alter Family
04.2021 - Current
Babysitter
The Guenther Family
06.2020 - Current
Housekeeper/Assistant/Cooker
The Pineda Family
01.2015 - 01.2016
Housekeeper
Dr. Rabines
01.2014 - 01.2016
Housekeeper
The Braziel Family
03.2013 - 09.2022
Housekeeper
Mr. Ross
01.2013 - 01.2015
Housekeeper
Mrs. Evans
01.2012 - 01.2016
Housekeeper
Andrew Torrey
01.2009 - 01.2014
Housekeeper
Mr. Gomez
01.2009 - 01.2014
Housekeeper
Abrams Family
01.2009 - 01.2012
Nanny Training Certification - Nanny Trainning Certification
We Rise
Early Child Education - Global Strategies for Implementation
HardvardX
Associate of Arts - International Cuisine
INACAP
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