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Maria Palafox

Houston,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable Nanny with solid background in childcare from new born to teenagers, creating safe and nurturing environments for children. Skilled in developing engaging activities that promote learning and development, demonstrated ability to manage household tasks and maintain open communication with parents.

Strong track record in supporting family needs, ensuring safety, and fostering positive behavior, effective in collaborating with parents and adapting to dynamic situations, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care, skilled in meal preparation, homework assistance, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.

Independent and adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring multiple children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.

Adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues.

Communicative, proactive and quick thinker at resolving unexpected events or issues concerning the family.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny/House Manager

Mandy Plaisance Diaz
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current

I work full time Monday-Friday I started from 8am to 6pm, this schedule changed as kids school hrs changed, I take care of 2 girls, 11yrs old and 6yrs old currently, started when they were 2 months old and 5yrs old.

My duties are to drop out and pick up kids from school as well from after-school activities, which include gymnastic, ballet, softball, lacrosse, dance, basketball, tutoring, meal/snack prep for kids, help with homework and school projects, drive them around to play dates, doctors appointments. On vacation days or free days I engaged with them in sport and crafty activities, drop out and pick up from camps, we do outings to the park, movie theater, zoo, museums, library, bowling, as well to spend some time practicing school subjects, as their Nanny I have to ensure they develope in a safe, disciplined, caring and friendly environment, I provide for them a nurtured, easy going and respectful relationship.

Around the house my duties are to do errands to post office, dry cleaners, stores, work office, relatives houses, to make sure the house is stocked with groceries, necessities and everything that's needed for the kids, I keep the whole house tidy and organized, deal with contractors, yard guy, maintenance and anything else that required attention.

Other duties include family trips planning, spring cleaning/organization, help planning family parties, Christmas events/decorating, make sure everything is ready for guests arrival.

My goal is to help the family in the daily matters, to make sure everything is taken care of before leaving so they can spend the rest of the evening enjoying as a family without worrying about anything else.

Nanny

Mehgan Wichuk
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 08.2018

I work from Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 5:30 pm taking care of a 5 months old baby boy and a 3 yrs old girl.

My duties were to take care of the baby, meals and bottle feedings, set time and routines for naps, feeding, play time, as well to keep track of diapers, feedings and nap times, to keep the baby engaged in stimulating play time, to introduce him to early learning activities and to guide him to develope a mannered behavior, as for the older girl my duties will involved meal/snack prep, learning time after day care, bath routine, engage with her in entertaining/ fun learning time.

Around the house my duties included to do light kids laundry, ligh house cleaning, keep common areas tidy.

Nanny/ House Manager

Emily Dickey
Houston, TX
07.2010 - 08.2016

I was working full time from Monday-Friday from 7:30-5:30, taking care of 3 kids, a 6 months girl, a 2yr girl and a 4 yrs old boy.

My duties involved drop out and pick up from school, help with lunch and snack prep, help with homework and school projects, teach and encourage Spanish language, drive the kids and attend after school activities, and sport events, manage their schedules and make sure they were on time.

Other duties around the house involved light housekeeping, kids laundry, organizing, running errands, take kids to doctors appointments, make sure the fridge/pantry/house were stock with necessities, take the family's dog to the groomer, pet care, deal and manage with contractors, yard crew, painters.

I engaged on the daily with the kids on physical activities, fun/play time, I encourage the kid's good behavior, guide them through the week with oriented, disciplined, and friendly care, on free days and vacation time I ensured the kids will had fulfilling time that often involved outings to the museum, zoo, park, library, movie theater as well to spend time practicing school subjects, or having creativity time.

Nanny

John C Hamilton
Houston, TX
11.2002 - 11.2003

My duties were to care for a 2 months old boy from Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm.

I had to prepare meals for the baby, feed him and set naps on schedule, provide enrichment play time with the baby, keep track of feedings, naps, diapers and activities.

Help with light house duties including anything related to the baby, maintain the baby places like his room and play room tidy.

Had strong communication with parents concerning all the highlights of the day with the baby.

Education

High School Diploma -

Conalep
Mexico, ME

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Patience and tact
  • Nurturing nature
  • Dependable, reliable and trustworthy
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Toddler care experience
  • Infant care experience
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Active listener
  • Quick learner
  • Activity planning
  • Meal preparation
  • Child development
  • Early childhood development
  • Arts and crafts
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Safety awareness
  • Child supervision
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Light housekeeping
  • Creative play
  • Enrichment activities
  • Fully Bilingual in English-Spanish
  • Potty training
  • Family support
  • Homework support and assistance
  • Transportation safety
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Activity and event planning
  • Family oriented
  • Routine adherence
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • People-oriented
  • Great communication skills

Timeline

Nanny/House Manager

Mandy Plaisance Diaz
08.2018 - Current

Nanny

Mehgan Wichuk
09.2016 - 08.2018

Nanny/ House Manager

Emily Dickey
07.2010 - 08.2016

Nanny

John C Hamilton
11.2002 - 11.2003

High School Diploma -

Conalep
Maria Palafox