Zarahi Solano Orantes
Irving,TX
Summary
Responsible professional Nanny with 18 years of paid experience caring for newborn, toddlers, and children while parents work either from home or outside the house. I also have experience as a teacher and librarian in my country (El Salvador). Skilled in creating fun, and educational activities while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Bilingual (English/Spanish) I don't mind helping with light housekeeping and adore the company of the furry members of the household. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 2 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Newborn Nanny
The Hamilton Family
08.2020 - Current
- Care for newborn twin girls.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and learning activities.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Let the 3 dogs outs and give them treats and extra love.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Professional Nanny
The Ilich Family
08.2013 - 08.2020
- Provide exceptional care for then 2 year old girl and newborn baby boy.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Newborn Nanny
Private Family Household
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Care of adopted newborn girl for a same-sex set of parents.
- Clean and disinfect baby items such as bottles and pacifiers
- Baby laundry
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Feed dog and let her out to play.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Newborn Nanny
The Rao Family
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Provided care for 1 month old baby girl while parents work outside the house.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties such as chopping veggies/fruits and organizing pantries and closets.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping and eating.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Professional Nanny
The Vachani Family
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Provide exceptional care for then 11 months old and 2 year old girls.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Associate of Arts - Accounting
- Honor Roll
- Awarded (Best Online Distance Student)
- 3.8 GPA
Newborn Care Specialist Workshop
2020
Skills
- Newborn Care
- Pet Care
- Enrichment Activities
- Administrative Organization
- Plan Activities
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Running Errands
- Household Management
- Formula Feeding
- Bathing and Dressing
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Nurturing Environment
- Playground Safety
- Educational Games
- Safe Transporting
- Allergy Understanding
- Schedule Management
- MS Office Proficiency
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Spanish Speaking
- Multitasker with ability to prioritize
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Yearly Nanny training through Dallas Area Nannies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
I enjoy reading and listening audiobooks and podcasts. I like to try different foods and enjoy spending time with my family and my dogs!
Timeline
Newborn Nanny - The Hamilton Family
08.2020 - Current
Newborn Nanny - Private Family Household
09.2013 - 08.2014
Professional Nanny - The Ilich Family
08.2013 - 08.2020
Newborn Nanny - The Rao Family
09.2012 - 08.2013
Professional Nanny - The Vachani Family
08.2005 - 08.2012
Dallas College - Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Dallas College - Associate of Arts, Accounting
Newborn Care Training Academy - , Newborn Care Specialist Workshop
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