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Wilma Sousa

Newport News,VA

Summary

Energetic Nanny experienced watching children and leading fun activities in home settings. Successful in keeping environment organized and instructing children in safe behaviors. Well-versed in caring for children with special dietary, emotional or physical considerations. Professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

-
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Changing diapers
  • Loading and unloading the dishwasher maintain kitchen always Clean and organize
  • Helped infants develop motor skills through various activities like crawling, walking.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.

Special Needs Caregiver

(Cerebral Palsy)
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed.
  • Evaluated Kid progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Assisted with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Monitored overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transported to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.

Live in Nanny

3 Kids
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Famadi
01.2010 - 08.2016
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Receptionist Administrator

ACCENTURE
11.2008 - 09.2009
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

ETEC
Brazil- São Paulo
12.2016

Skills

  • Safety Awareness
  • Meal Preparation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Healthcare coordination
  • First aid knowledge
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Bilingual in Portuguese and Spanish
  • Special Needs Care
  • Arts and Crafts

Timeline

Nanny

-
06.2021 - 12.2023

Special Needs Caregiver

(Cerebral Palsy)
02.2018 - 05.2021

Live in Nanny

3 Kids
10.2016 - 10.2017

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Famadi
01.2010 - 08.2016

Receptionist Administrator

ACCENTURE
11.2008 - 09.2009

Associate of Arts - Education

ETEC

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