Patricia Nascimento Teixeira
Ridgefield,CT
Summary
28 years old, Brazilian. Graduated in Early Childhood Education and bilingual in Portuguese and English. I have extensive experience caring for children (infants, toddlers and kids 6+), fostering strong communication with parents and developing children's skills for more than 6 years. Certified Adult, Child and Baby in First Aid/CPR/AED.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family
01.2024 - Current
- Care for children ages 4 and 10 year old.
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintain strong communication with parents by providing regular updates on children’s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Support children with play activities, meals, hygiene routines, and socialization.
- Collaborate closely with parents to establish and maintain consistent household rules and boundaries.
- Promote children’s emotional well-being through attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Safely transport children to and from school and extracurricular activities using a personal or family vehicle.
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided full-time care for 7 year old twins and a 6 months old infant.
- Assisted with light housekeeping.
- Managed daily routines, feeding schedules, naps, and age-appropriate activities.
- Ensured a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
- Assisted with homework and educational activities for school-age children.
Nanny Live in
Private Family
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided care for children aged 1 year and 11 months, 4 year old and 6 year old
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- 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.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Nanny Live in
Private Family
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided care for children ages 4 and 7.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- 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.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
Project Manager
Abrinq Foundation
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Responsible for training education professionals from public educational institutions regarding the Life Project component and the Comprehensive Education Program;
- Technical advice on developing problem-based projects;
- Technical monitoring and evaluation visits;
- Workshops and cultural outings with students to cultural venues in the city of São Paulo;
- Supporting, analyzing and evaluating the development of the Life Project curriculum component;
- Organizing and holding face-to-face or virtual events for programs and projects in the area.
Private Teacher
Self-employeed
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to address diverse learning styles.
- Increased student engagement by designing interactive lessons that incorporated visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment where all individuals felt supported and valued.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students through regular practice of problem-solving exercises and analytical discussions during class time.
- Helped students with their learning needs and difficulties. I taught them classes subjects, created learning tools and activities to help in the learning process and develop a supportive and positive learning environment for them, so they could overcome their learning difficulties.
Assistant Teacher
Anglo Prudentino School
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Graduation in Pedagogy (Early Childhood Education)
State University of São Paulo - UNESP
Presidente Prudente, SP - Brazil02-2021
High School Diploma -
Perspectiva School - Objetivo
São Paulo, SP - Brazil12-2015
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Certified in early childhood education
- Infant care experience
- Active listener
- Early childhood development
- Adult, child and baby First AID/CPR/AED certified
- Bilingual in Portuguese and English
- Clean driver record
- Current valid CT Driver's License
- Strong references
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family
08.2025 - 11.2025
Nanny Live in
Private Family
07.2024 - 08.2025
Live-Out Nanny
Private Family
01.2024 - Current
Nanny Live in
Private Family
07.2023 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Abrinq Foundation
08.2021 - 07.2023
Private Teacher
Self-employeed
03.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Teacher
Anglo Prudentino School
05.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Education - Graduation in Pedagogy (Early Childhood Education)
State University of São Paulo - UNESP
High School Diploma -
Perspectiva School - Objetivo