Vivi Barbosa
Worcester,MA
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Private Nanny for Becca Gallup, adept at fostering emotional support and positive reinforcement. Skilled in schedule management and activity planning, I successfully enhanced children's cognitive and social development through engaging educational activities, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes healthy growth and well-being.
Childcare professional with proven track record in providing nurturing and educational support to children. Adept at creating structured yet flexible environment that fosters learning and growth. Known for strong teamwork and ability to adapt to dynamic needs of families, ensuring reliability and consistency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Becca Gallup
Sudbury, MA
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive growth and creativity.
- Coordinated schedules, including playdates, meals, and transportation for children.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and any concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive social interactions.
- Maintained organized records of children's development and daily routines.
- Adapted care strategies based on individual needs and preferences of each child.
- Mentored new nannies on best practices in childcare and developmental support.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Nanny
Norma Delaney
Sudbury, MA
07.2008 - 10.2018
- Provided attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate activities, promoting learning and development.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily routines.
- Assisted with homework and educational tasks, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed daily schedules, coordinating playdates and extracurricular activities efficiently.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to encourage positive behavior in children.
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary preferences and restrictions of children.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of play areas, promoting a safe environment for children.
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Nanny
Sarah Banse
Wayland, MA
11.1997 - 06.2008
- Provided attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate activities, promoting learning and development.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily routines.
- Assisted with homework and educational tasks, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed daily schedules, coordinating playdates and extracurricular activities efficiently.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to encourage positive behavior in children.
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary preferences and restrictions of children.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of play areas, promoting a safe environment for children.
- 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.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Education
Faculty of Pedagogy -
IAE São Paulo
São Paulo, BrasilSkills
Relationship building
Infant care experience
Schedule management
Toddler care experience
Activity planning
Reading and storytelling
Early childhood education
Positive reinforcement
Emotional support
Laundry
Transportation safety
Outdoor play supervision
Activities planning
Potty training assistance
Music and dance encouragement
Nutrition
Positive discipline strategies
Childhood development
Organizational skills
Age-appropriate recreational activities
Timeline
Nanny
Becca Gallup
09.2019 - 10.2024
Nanny
Norma Delaney
07.2008 - 10.2018
Nanny
Sarah Banse
11.1997 - 06.2008
Faculty of Pedagogy -
IAE São Paulo