Ruama Corbo
Shelton,CT
Summary
Caring and dedicated Newborn Care Specialist & Pediatric Sleep Consultant with 9+ years of childcare experience, specializing in overnight newborn care, sleep shaping, and parent support. Experienced with singletons, premature newborns, and twins, creating safe, calm, and nurturing environments that promote healthy sleep and development. Families trust me for my kindness, reliability, and adaptability, as well as my ability to step in with confidence and ease during those precious but challenging early months. Fluent in English and Portuguese, I guide parents through every stage of early infancy — offering expert care for their baby and peace of mind for them.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
La Morte Family
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured a safe environment for playtime activities, closely monitoring interactions while encouraging independence and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and fine motor skills development.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Boosted language acquisition skills through interactive storytelling and reading sessions.
Newborn Care Specialist
Catropa Family
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided newborn care services to the family, including feeding and changing diapers.
- Instructed parents in safe sleep practices, proper swaddling techniques and burping methods.
- Kept detailed records of feedings, diaper changes, and other important milestones.
- Helped develop good sleep habits such as establishing regular naps and bedtimes for the newborn through consistent routines.
Professional Nanny
Bubnack Family
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided stimulating activities to encourage physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Monitored the infant's daily activities such as eating, sleeping patterns, and hygiene habits.
- Kept records of all activities related to the infant's care such as feedings, and sleep times.
- Read books to the infant on a regular basis to promote literacy skills.
- Took the infant out for walks in stroller while observing safety guidelines.
Newborn Care Specialist
Michels Family
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored infants' growth and development progress and reported any concerns to parents.
- Organized necessary supplies for each shift and restocked items as needed.
- Demonstrated proper handling techniques for premature infants or those with special needs.
- Monitored infant's sleep patterns and adjusted activities accordingly to ensure healthy rest periods.
Newborn Care Specialist
Zehring Family
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean environment for the infant by washing bottles, sterilizing equipment and performing other housekeeping duties.
- Assisted parents in establishing and maintaining routines for the infant, including feeding, bathing, and bedtime.
- Provided guidance on infant feeding techniques and schedules to optimize sleep patterns.
- Educated parents about the importance of healthy sleep habits for their children.
Newborn Care Specialist
Murphy Family
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Cared for twins, providing assistance with bottle-feeding, diapering and soothing strategies.
- Developed individualized care plans for each infant based on family needs.
- Maintained a clean environment for the newborns by washing bottles, sterilizing equipment and performing other housekeeping duties.
- Supported mothers postpartum by providing emotional support during the adjustment period of having newborn twins in the home.
Professional Nanny
The Charles Family
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Cared for two girls from ages of: 9 months old to the age of 2.5 years old and a 3 months old to the age of 7 months old.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.
- Promoting language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Managing bottle feeding, diaper change and nap time.
- Promoting infant appropriate activities and exercise.
- Maintained a safe environment for the children at all times.
Professional Nanny
The Schneider Family
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Cared for two boys, ages 2 and 7 years old.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support the children’s social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
Professional Nanny
The Landino Family
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Cared for two boys, ages 4 and 7 years old.
- Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Supported children’s educational progress by reviewing completed homework.
- Planned activities such as crafting, teaching Portuguese, reading books, playing educational games, outdoors activities such as going to playgrounds, parks, aquarium, and museums.
- Performed housekeeping duties and run errands including grocery shopping.
Au Pair/Live-In Nanny
The Bedard Family
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Cared for two boys from the ages of : 6 months old to 2.5 years old and a newborn to the age of 7 months old.
- Managed safety and security of all children under care.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals, snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Education
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Summer's Sleep Secrets
Sleep Solutions - Birth To 6 Months
Newborn Care Solutions
Foundational And Advanced Newborn Care Training
Newborn Care Solutions
Completed 2.5 Years of Undergraduate Coursework. - Psychology
Estacio University
Aracaju, BrazilSkills
- Overnight Newborn Care & Sleep Conditioning
- Gentle Sleep Training & Schedule Development
- Feeding Support (Breast, Bottle, Pumping Guidance)
- Swaddling, Soothing & Infant Massage for Gas Relief
- Premature & Multiples (Twins) Experience
- Developmental Milestone Support (0–12 months)
- Pediatric & Adult First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
- Bilingual Care – English & Portuguese
- Calm, Reliable, and Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Professional Nanny
La Morte Family
11.2023 - Current
Newborn Care Specialist
Catropa Family
07.2023 - 09.2023
Professional Nanny
Bubnack Family
05.2023 - 06.2023
Newborn Care Specialist
Michels Family
12.2022 - 02.2023
Newborn Care Specialist
Zehring Family
10.2022 - 12.2022
Newborn Care Specialist
Murphy Family
08.2022 - 09.2022
Professional Nanny
The Charles Family
09.2020 - 08.2022
Professional Nanny
The Schneider Family
08.2019 - 03.2020
Professional Nanny
The Landino Family
12.2018 - 08.2019
Au Pair/Live-In Nanny
The Bedard Family
10.2016 - 12.2018
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Summer's Sleep Secrets
Sleep Solutions - Birth To 6 Months
Newborn Care Solutions
Foundational And Advanced Newborn Care Training
Newborn Care Solutions
Completed 2.5 Years of Undergraduate Coursework. - Psychology
Estacio University
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