Maria Laura Howard
Humble,TX
Summary
Energetic professional experienced watching children and leading fun activities in home settings. Successful in keeping environment organized and instructing children in safe behaviors. Well-versed in caring for children with special dietary, emotional or physical considerations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Laurel Albea
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Private Nanny
Michele Pilibosian
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 05.2019
Private Nanny
Melissa Velasquez
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 12.2014
Private Nanny
Richard & Sophia Ou
Houston, TX
01.2004 - 12.2010
Skills
- Outstanding communication and judgment skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Stress tolerance and high level of energy
- Adaptable and flexible
- Able to multi-task
- Emotionally mature to deal with children
RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS
- Montessori principles of self-independence and confidence in a nurturing environment
- Montessori co-op and playgroups host for toddlers (Self-dressing, snack preparation and self-feeding)
- Morningside nannies Houston Nanny Training Day-2013. Positive, effective discipline. Being a professional: What it truly means. Child-led play.
- Confident and competent to look after children of all ages
- Capable of preparing delicious and nutritious food for children
- Experience in taking kids to suitable baby and toddler groups, parks and playground
- Valid driver's license and perfect driving record
- First Aid and CPR - Current
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Private Nanny
Laurel Albea
06.2019 - 09.2024
Private Nanny
Michele Pilibosian
01.2015 - 05.2019
Private Nanny
Melissa Velasquez
01.2012 - 12.2014
Private Nanny
Richard & Sophia Ou
01.2004 - 12.2010
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