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Maria Henriquez

L A,CA

Summary

Compassionate Live-Out Nanny known for maintaining productive, efficient schedules that allow children to thrive. Possess specialized skills in early childhood development, behavioral management, and creating engaging educational activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. Motivated professional brings unique understanding of childhood needs and care to in-home environment. Handles diverse child and household priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Highly responsible and diligent with strong communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ministry Co/Leadership Instructor

Michel Jonson
Pasadena, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
  • Coached and mentored teams in problem-solving activities to build communication skills.
  • Evaluated existing curricula materials for relevance in today's changing environment.
  • Collaborated with other instructors on initiatives designed for improving the program's outcomes.

Medical Missionary

Rachel Pattaglia
Pasadena, CA
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
  • Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.

Live-Out Nanny

Margarita Nachevnik
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
  • Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
  • Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
  • Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Maintained an orderly and clean environment for the children.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
  • Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Taught life skills, including personal hygiene and organization.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  • Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
  • Managed logistics of children's daily life, including transportation to and from activities.
  • Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Transported children to school or other activities when necessary.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
  • Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
  • Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
  • Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
  • Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
  • Engaged in interactive playtime to encourage learning and development.

Education

High School
El Salvador
11-1999

Skills

  • Curriculum evaluation
  • Adult education
  • Coaching techniques
  • Program development
  • Community engagement
  • Team collaboration

Affiliations

  • Love to read books that nourish my brain
  • Love to exercise.
  • love to cook

Certification

  • CPR Certified

Languages

English and Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Missionary

Rachel Pattaglia
01.2025 - 02.2025

Live-Out Nanny

Margarita Nachevnik
05.2022 - 04.2024

Ministry Co/Leadership Instructor

Michel Jonson
01.2022 - Current

High School

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