Maria Carmen Patino
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Nanny with extensive experience in child development and family support, as demonstrated in roles with Rachel Heilbrunn and Parul Lahoti. Excelled in creating nurturing environments and fostering emotional growth, leveraging skills in meal preparation and bilingual communication. Proven reliability, with a strong focus on safety and educational activities, ensuring a well-rounded upbringing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Rachel Heilbrunn
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Nanny
Parul Lahoti
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 05.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Education
GED -
Daley College
Pulaski Road 2000
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Cheerful and energetic
- Childcare
- Valid Driver's License
- Meal Preparation
- Arts and crafts
- First Aid Certified
- Safety awareness
- Child Supervision
- Outdoor activities
- Reading and Storytelling
- Reliable transportation
- First Aid
- Bilingual in Language
- Potty training
- Family Support
- Music and Dance
- Excellent driving record
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nanny
Rachel Heilbrunn
06.2023 - 07.2024
Nanny
Parul Lahoti
09.2021 - 05.2023
GED -
Daley College