Valerie Buccilli
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Little Angels Nanny Service
04.2025 - Current
- Work with local and families vacationing
- Ages 3 months through 5 years old
- bottle feeding, taking walks, swimming, coloring, reading, keeping bedtime routine
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Dog Trainer/Instructor
Petsmart
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
Nanny
Carolina Garzon - Girls, 5 & 2 Years Old
11.2021 - 06.2022
Nanny
Marie Griffin - Boys, 1 & 2 Years Old
05.2022 - 10.2022
Nanny
Ellie Hardy - Boy 4, Girl & Boy Twins 1 Year Old
11.2021 - 06.2022
Nanny
Britton Smith - Boy 4 Years Old
03.2021 - 08.2021
Nanny
Joanna’s Nannies- Multiple Families, Newborn To 4
07.2020 - 12.2020
Live-In Nanny
Jason Grilli - Boys 11 & 5 Years Old
02.2019 - 12.2019
Live-In Nanny
Dr Brandon Roscoe - Boys 7 & 3 - Girls 11 & 2
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- 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.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
Education
Canine Studies- Dog Training/Instructor
Canine Communication
Coconut Creek, FL06.2001
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
UPMC St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA01.1990
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.1989
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Emotionally Supportive
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Cheerful and energetic
- Culinary aptitude
- Patient
- Trustworthy
- Compassionate
- Reliable
Volunteered at multiple Animal Shelters, Wildlife Centers, and Animal Sanctuaries
I have a love for all animals! I like to stay busy and give back. Volunteering is extremely rewarding in both areas of educating people and always learning something new.
Timeline
Babysitter
Little Angels Nanny Service
04.2025 - Current
Dog Trainer/Instructor
Petsmart
10.2023 - 03.2025
Nanny
Marie Griffin - Boys, 1 & 2 Years Old
05.2022 - 10.2022
Nanny
Carolina Garzon - Girls, 5 & 2 Years Old
11.2021 - 06.2022
Nanny
Ellie Hardy - Boy 4, Girl & Boy Twins 1 Year Old
11.2021 - 06.2022
Nanny
Britton Smith - Boy 4 Years Old
03.2021 - 08.2021
Nanny
Joanna’s Nannies- Multiple Families, Newborn To 4
07.2020 - 12.2020
Live-In Nanny
Jason Grilli - Boys 11 & 5 Years Old
02.2019 - 12.2019
Live-In Nanny
Dr Brandon Roscoe - Boys 7 & 3 - Girls 11 & 2
05.2017 - 02.2019
Canine Studies- Dog Training/Instructor
Canine Communication
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
UPMC St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills Senior High School
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