Silvia Moody
Bonita Springs,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional with background as Private Nanny, specializing in providing individualized care to children of various ages. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to different family environments, and ability to plan educational activities promoting physical, social and cognitive development. Noteworthy impact from previous roles includes fostering positive relationships with families and creating safe, inclusive environments conducive for child growth and development. Experienced professional knowledgeable about managing school schedules, extracurricular activities, and entertainment to achieve optimal playtime and schoolwork balance. Committed to maintaining parent objectives while being compassionate and caring with children. Offers first-rate skills in communication and activity planning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Anthony and Sami Guarascio
Naples, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Private Nanny
John and Leah Ritchey
Naples, FL
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- 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.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Posted parents' contact information and first responder phone numbers in case of emergency situations.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Private Nanny
Kenneth and Emily Riddell
Naples, FL
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA05-1998
Skills
- Social integration
- Academic Support
- Activities Planning
- Childhood development
- Early Childhood Education
- Meal and snack preparation
- Educational Support
- Infant Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Household Management
- Homework Assistance
- Early Childhood Development
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- CPR training
Affiliations
- Balancing my professional life with personal growth has been crucial to my success. I actively pursue opportunities for learning and self-improvement, whether through formal education, workshops, or staying current with best practices in child care. This commitment ensures that I bring the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques to my role as a nanny. I am a hands on nanny, i love the outdoors, getting involved in what engages individual children's interests. For example, reading to them, playing outside, taking walks, going to the park, going to the museum, setting up playdates.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
Early Childhood Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Nanny
Anthony and Sami Guarascio
04.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
John and Leah Ritchey
01.2018 - 08.2021
Private Nanny
Kenneth and Emily Riddell
05.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Pasadena City College