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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Yvonne Gottilla

Bronx,NY

Summary

A loving Nanny seeking a position in an environment that is filled with loved and need someone to add more. Over 3 years of full time live experience with newborn and 3 years full time preschool and 1.5 year of full time infant care. With over 10 years of both full time and part time experience i bring a gentle approach to child care with a love for children.

Childcare professional prepared to provide high-quality care and support. Proven history of fostering positive relationships and creating structured routines for children. Known for adaptability and teamwork, ensuring collaborative and harmonious home environment. Proficient in child safety, meal preparation, and educational activities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny/Residential House Manager

Mary Eccarino
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • 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.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Coordinated maintenance requests, ensuring prompt completion of repairs and minimal disruption to residents.
  • Served as liaison between residents, staff, and external service providers to ensure seamless communication and coordination of services for the community''s benefit.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of homes.
  • Developed and implemented new housekeeping practices to increase productivity and cohesiveness.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Night Nanny

Alicia Harrell
05.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing regular updates on the child''s nighttime progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Supported parents in achieving work-life balance by managing all nighttime childcare responsibilities effectively.
  • Assisted in the transition of infants to self-soothing bedtime routines by gradually reducing nighttime interventions while still providing support when needed.
  • Coordinated with daytime caregivers to ensure continuity of care for infants, sharing information on nighttime activities and any concerns or observations from overnight shifts.
  • Maintained detailed records of nightly activities, including feeding times, diaper changes, and any issues or concerns that arose during shifts.
  • Assisted in creating a nurturing environment for newborns by offering guidance on proper swaddling, feeding, and bathing techniques.
  • Decreased parental stress levels through efficient handling of night feedings, diaper changes, and soothing techniques.
  • Provided comfort and emotional support for infants during overnight hours, fostering secure attachment and trust.
  • Developed strong rapport with families through open communication, professionalism, and genuine concern for each child''s wellbeing.
  • a safe environment for children by following strict hygiene practices, including sanitizing toys and surfaces regularly, played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Learning Coach/Private Nanny

Learning Coach/Nanny
11.2018 - Current
  • Planned, prepared and cooked light, healthy meals.
  • Transport to and from school and activities
  • Oversee bath time
  • Arrange playdates and outings; Indoor and outdoor play
  • Keeping play, bedroom and general household areas clean and tidy while promoting and teaching
  • Ensuring the safety and well-being of the Children
  • Adhere to and encouraged recommendations for reducing the spread of COVID-19

Learning Coach

  • Responsible for the needs of family by creating a positive stress-free environment
  • Engaging educational activities and Crafts
  • Help the child who was taught remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
  • Support the child with targeted instructions resulting in increased academic achievement
  • Help the child prepare for test and exams by providing guidance and motivation and encouragement.
  • Boost the child confidence and motivation through continuous positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.


Nanny

Nadine Winter
09.2010 - 08.2020
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • 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.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies, Accounting

Gwinnett College
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science - Philosophy and Legal Studies

S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Skills

  • Friendly
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Toddler care experience
  • Infant care experience
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Activity planning
  • Meal preparation
  • Arts and crafts
  • First aid certified
  • Outdoor activities
  • Reading and storytelling

Languages

sign language
Full Professional

Timeline

Nanny/Residential House Manager

Mary Eccarino
10.2022 - Current

Night Nanny

Alicia Harrell
05.2022 - Current

Learning Coach/Private Nanny

Learning Coach/Nanny
11.2018 - Current

Nanny

Nadine Winter
09.2010 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Philosophy and Legal Studies

S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook University

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies, Accounting

Gwinnett College
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