Wendy Valenzuela
Austin,TX
Summary
I’m a 26-year-old professional nanny with 8+ years of experience caring for children from newborns through teenagers. With a background in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, I love creating a balance of structure, independence, creativity, and fun in a child’s everyday life. I’m naturally active and believe some of the best childhood memories happen outside, whether that’s exploring a new park, going on a hike, visiting a museum, or simply finding a fun way to turn an ordinary day into an adventure. I especially love working with little ones and watching them grow through each stage, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages and adapting to their individual personalities and interests. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish, CPR certified, and familiar with Montessori and Waldorf philosophies. Outside of nannying, you’ll usually find me running, hiking, baking, or spending time outdoors. I bring a warm, energetic, and dependable presence to every family I work with and genuinely love being part of the village that helps children thrive.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private nanny
Searle household
Dripping Springs, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment, promoting healthy habits.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Educated parents on infant feeding, sleep routines, and developmental milestones.
- Assisted in establishing healthy sleep habits for newborns and their families.
- Educated families on child safety measures such as car seat installation and use of smoke detectors.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as choking episodes or respiratory distress.
- Organized necessary supplies for each shift and restocked items as needed.
- Performed light household tasks related to caring for an infant such as laundry or meal preparation.
Private Nanny
Myers household
Austin, TX
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Provided full-time, long-term care for multiple children, becoming a trusted and integral part of the family while supporting each child’s individual developmental, educational, and emotional needs.
- Managed daily schedules and extracurricular activities, including coordinating and transporting children to and from school, playdates, sports practices, games, and other activities.
- Prepared daily meals, school lunches, snacks, and dinners for the children while maintaining consistent mealtime routines.
- Supported children’s education through homework assistance, school projects, and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Guided the youngest child from infancy through toddlerhood using a Montessori-inspired approach, emphasizing independence, hands-on learning, and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Incorporated Waldorf-inspired principles and activities with older children attending a Waldorf school, creating consistency between their home and school environments.
- Planned and facilitated creative, educational, and hands-on activities including crafts, games, museum visits, zoo outings, and other enriching experiences.
- Maintained children’s laundry and kept bedrooms, playrooms, and personal spaces organized and functional.
- Provided overnight childcare and traveled with the family, maintaining children’s routines and providing consistent care in different environments.
- Created a balance of structured routines, educational opportunities, creative play, and outdoor activities while adapting to the changing needs and interests of multiple children.
Private Nanny
Solieman household
Calabasas, California
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided consistent after-school care, creating a safe, engaging, and structured environment for the children.
- Picked children up from school and transported them safely to and from extracurricular activities, playdates, and birthday parties.
- Managed children’s afternoon schedules and ensured timely transitions between school, activities, and home.
- Planned age-appropriate activities and outings, including trips to local parks, recreational activities, and community events.
- Encouraged active play, creativity, and social development through games, crafts, outdoor activities, and child-led play.
- Reinforced household expectations and helped children complete age-appropriate chores and responsibilities.
- Prepared and served dinner while maintaining children’s routines and encouraging appropriate mealtime habits.
- Supported evening routines, including bath time, pajamas, teeth brushing, and bedtime preparation.
- Provided homework assistance and school-related support as needed.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children’s schedules, activities, behavior, and daily routines.
Private Nanny
Private Household
Thousand Oaks, California
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided full-time, primary care for a newborn from hospital discharge through 12 months of age, supporting the child through the first year of development.
- Managed all aspects of the baby’s daily care, including feeding, bottle preparation, diapering, bathing, dressing, and maintaining a consistent sleep and feeding routine.
- Supported newborn sleep routines and age-appropriate schedules while adapting care as the baby’s developmental needs changed.
- Monitored developmental milestones and provided age-appropriate sensory, motor, language, and cognitive activities throughout infancy.
- Facilitated tummy time, floor play, reading, music, outdoor walks, and other developmentally appropriate activities.
- Introduced and supported age-appropriate solids and transitioned feeding routines as the child developed.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and fully stocked nursery and baby areas, including washing bottles, baby laundry, and sanitizing toys and feeding supplies.
- Kept detailed awareness of feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental patterns and communicated relevant updates with parents.
- Assisted with pediatric appointments and supported parents in maintaining consistent routines and recommendations at home.
- Provided a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment while encouraging age-appropriate independence and exploration.
- Adapted seamlessly to the changing needs of the child from newborn through toddlerhood, adjusting routines, activities, and care strategies as developmental milestones emerged.
- Built a strong, trusting relationship with both the child and parents through reliable, attentive, and consistent care.
- Provided full-time, primary care for a newborn from hospital discharge through 12 months of age, supporting the child through the first year of development.
- Managed all aspects of the baby’s daily care, including feeding, bottle preparation, diapering, bathing, dressing, and maintaining a consistent sleep and feeding routine.
- Supported newborn sleep routines and age-appropriate schedules while adapting care as the baby’s developmental needs changed.
- Monitored developmental milestones and provided age-appropriate sensory, motor, language, and cognitive activities throughout infancy.
- Facilitated tummy time, floor play, reading, music, outdoor walks, and other developmentally appropriate activities.
- Introduced and supported age-appropriate solids and transitioned feeding routines as the child developed.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and fully stocked nursery and baby areas, including washing bottles, baby laundry, and sanitizing toys and feeding supplies.
- Kept detailed awareness of feeding, sleeping, diapering, and developmental patterns and communicated relevant updates with parents.
- Assisted with pediatric appointments and supported parents in maintaining consistent routines and recommendations at home.
- Provided a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment while encouraging age-appropriate independence and exploration.
- Adapted seamlessly to the changing needs of the child from newborn through toddlerhood, adjusting routines, activities, and care strategies as developmental milestones emerged.
- Built a strong, trusting relationship with both the child and parents through reliable, attentive, and consistent care.
Education
Associate of Science - Childhood Development / Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA 08.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
- Newborn & Infant Care
- Toddler & Early Childhood Development
- School-Age & Adolescent Care
- Child Development & Developmental Milestones
- Montessori childcare
- Waldorf education
- Age-Appropriate Activity Planning
- Outdoor & Nature-Based Learning
- Daily outdoor activities
- Creative Play, Arts & Crafts
- Educational Outings & Field Trips
- Homework & School Support
- Meal preparation
- Infant Feeding & Bottle Preparation
- Children’s Laundry & Organization
- School & Extracurricular Transportation
- Sports & Activity Scheduling
- Travel childcare
- Multitasking with children
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
English
Professional
A1
Spanish
Professional
A1
Timeline
Private nanny
Searle household
08.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Myers household
09.2021 - 07.2025
Private Nanny
Solieman household
01.2021 - 12.2021
Private Nanny
Private Household
02.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Childhood Development / Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
08.2018 - 06.2021