Stephanie Torres
Denver,CO
Summary
Creative, compassionate and highly dependable nanny with experience supporting in the daily health and happiness of children. Well versed in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and providing active and educational entertainment for children of any age. Reliable and supportive member of the household, happy to assist family as extenuating circumstances arise. Dedicated to helping guide children into becoming confident, intelligent, and happy people who can thrive with those qualities in their future.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regular Babysitter
The Koppenhafer Family
08.2022 - Current
- Provided babysitting and fun activities and outings for two children 5 and 10.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Developed genuine friendships with the children and their parents.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Planned and organized fun and educational cooking activities for children to encourage good nutrition and a genuine love for helping with mealtimes.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Transported children to and from fun and educational activities using personal or family vehicle.
Private Chef
Self-Employed
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Created customized menus and meals for individual clients based on their dietary restrictions and preferences
- Cooked meals in the client's home, either for personal meal prepping or larger events
- Severe food allergy specialization.
Cooking Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Instructed weekly cooking courses to a visually impaired woman
- Crafted customized weekly skill sets to practice knife skills, adapted cooking skill sets for no vision cooking, and taught kitchen basics such as how to maintain sharp knives, organize a kitchen, and food safety.
Fundraising and Community Outreach Intern
The Hope Foundation
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted and organized large-scale fundraising events around Dublin to benefit the women and children hospital and shelters in Calcutta, India
- Canvassed on foot in and outside of the city, assisted in the planning of large statewide events, and helped to plan school group volunteer trips to Calcutta
- Organized 5 successful fundraising events with local students throughout the summer
- Organized a large Indian food, culture and dance fundraising event with over 300 attendees
- Began research and networking with American charities for the opening of a California office, and maintained relationships with contributors and volunteers in extremely rural parts of Ireland.
Intercultural Aide
Office Of Cultural And Academic Transitions
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Lived in the dormitory with over 300 students as an aide to help them with transitioning academically, emotionally, and socially to life at Michigan State University
- Supported young adults development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support ny providing a "dorm mom" safe space for students when they were struggling with academics, homesickness, or just needed a friend to talk to
- Educated students on a broad range of topics, such as diversity, safe spaces, academic success, and LGBTQ+ issues
- Worked with a campus-wide team to put together large-scale events focused on celebrating diversity at Michigan State University, as well as smaller events catered towards individual floors of the dormitory.
Babysitter
The Dichesare Family
10.2004 - 08.2010
- Both helped the mother and babysat regularly for a set of twins, 3 years old to nine years old, one of whom was special needs.
- Babysat on breaks from college after 2010.
- Provided fun and educational activities at age appropriate levels as the twins grew up.
- Prepared healthy snacks and meals for children. One twin was an extremely picky eater, so finding foods he would enjoy was a fun challenge.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Teachers Aide
Camp Literacy
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Focused on reading and writing skills for children 5 years to 12 years of age, many of whom English was a second language.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 10 - 25 children.
Education
Bachelor of Political Science / Public Policy - Comparative Cultures And PoliticsPolitical Theory And Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
The Roeper School
Birmingham, MI06.2010
Skills
- Deeply empathetic and loving towards children, fostering a strong and secure attachment and relationship Trained in positive team building, leadership, conflict resolution, inclusivity, and safe space policies
- Passionate about demonstrating responsibility, compassion and self-motivation through example
- Very experienced chef with a focus on independence, health and enjoyment
- Calm and collected under pressure or during emergency situations
- Experience with assembling fun lesson plans, and interactive learning activities for all ages
- Fast and detail oriented learner
- Passionate about planning fun and educational activities for kids
- Licensed driver with excellent driving record
- Conversational Spanish skills
- Detail oriented when managing schedules and maintaining routines
Timeline
Regular Babysitter
The Koppenhafer Family
08.2022 - Current
Cooking Instructor
Self-Employed
05.2017 - 07.2019
Private Chef
Self-Employed
12.2016 - 08.2019
Fundraising and Community Outreach Intern
The Hope Foundation
06.2013 - 08.2013
Intercultural Aide
Office Of Cultural And Academic Transitions
09.2011 - 05.2012
Teachers Aide
Camp Literacy
06.2006 - 08.2009
Babysitter
The Dichesare Family
10.2004 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Political Science / Public Policy - Comparative Cultures And PoliticsPolitical Theory And Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
High School Diploma - undefined
The Roeper School
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