GENUINE NANNY:PAULINA M.
Full-time - San Francisco, Marin
MEET OUR MOTIVATED, ORGANIZED, AND A QUICK LEARNER
GENUINE NANNY PAULINA!
I consider myself a well-rounded, driven person. I grew up with strong values, such as respect, honesty, and empathy, that I apply to my daily life.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... A person who is motivated and driven can get farther and closer to achieving their goals than anyone.
I believe... Having an organized routine makes a big difference in a lot of aspects, a small change can help create a more calm environment.
I believe... We should always be in a constant state of learning, in different areas and aspects of life. I want to improve, grow, and add strengths to my personal life. I have learned multiple skills from the people that surround me.
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I am an ambitious, hard-working, sociable, and caring person. I adapt to every family’s lifestyle and routines. I take pride in being a great team player and I’m always ready for the next activity/task of the day. My organization skills, time management, and good decision-making are definitely my biggest strengths.
I like to be respectful and professional at work and both trust and integrity are very important to me.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I have 10 years of experience as a nanny, and I can easily say it’s such a beautiful feeling seeing the (kids) grow, learn, and explore their talents, capabilities weaknesses, and strengths. Each stage is different and unique, but in all of these stages they will learn a lot from the person who is constantly around them; I like to make sure I’m being a role model for them in that sense. I want to help and guide them on their best path so they can achieve their goals.
This career has taught me a lot as well. I thought I would be the one doing all the teaching, but in actuality, I have learned so much through the way children see the world. Being around kids makes me realize the beauty of all the little things that surround us; they make me stop and see the world from a different perspective. Their creativity, imagination and their willingness to learn are impressive. I believe it’s really important to support them, love them, and create a safe environment for them.
AVAILABILITY & COMPENSATION
Spoken languages: English and Spanish
Compensation: $40-45 / hr + Benefits
Available start date: February 5, 2024
Preferred Schedule: 8am-6pm
Available for Travel: Yes
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Neighborhood/Area: San Rafael
How will you commute to work? Own Vehicle
Are you comfortable driving a family car with children? Yes, I prefer to use the family vehicle.
FAMILY PETS
Are you allergic to any pets/animals? No :)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: No
Child Development: Yes
CPR Certificate Training?: Yes
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twins Experience: N/A
Multiple Children/Siblings Experience: 10 years
Family Asst Experience: 4-5 years
Infant Experience: 2 years
Toddler Experience: 10 years
School Age Experience: 10 years
MOST RECENT CHILDCARE POSITION
FT Nanny / Family Asst (Sharecare at times), Septemeber 2020- Current;
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
• Managed schedules of children including the planning of engaging activities.
• Transported children to and from school, lessons, appointments and other events.
• Supervised children while parents were on vacation, business trips or weekend getaways.
• Maintained calendar of appointments and created detailed itineraries.
• Provided guidance and redirection utilizing problem-solving skills.
•Contributing to a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop.
• Worked actively to fulfill requirements given.
• Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
Nanny, January 2017 to October 2021;
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
• Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
• Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
• Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
• Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
• Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
• Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional growth.
• Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
Au Pair, March 2016 to January 2019;
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Kept children's areas neat and clean.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Shopped for supplies, food and clothes for children and family members.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra- curricular activities.
• Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
Having transparent communication with employers is crucial. Even though in some cases it can be difficult to bring something up, I have learned that it’s more effective to talk about it. That will essentially create a better understanding of the situation. Postponing or avoiding any topic will just create more confusion and misunderstanding. That being said, it’s also important to know when it’s the right time to talk.
WHAT TYPE OF FAMILY ASSISTANT ROLE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHAT ENVIRONMENT YOU WOULD BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN
My ideal position will be falling into the assistant category, with some child care, or starting as a nanny but eventually evolving into a family assistant/household manager.
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU HAVE TAKEN INITIATIVE IN YOUR PAST NANNY POSITIONS.
As a person who is familiar with working in busy households, I have learned that there’s always going to be something to do. I had my responsibilities as a nanny, but I constantly took initiative on other projects around the house as well. One example is while I was working with younger kids, during nap time I would prepare for their upcoming class, organize their toys, or look for different activities to do with them. My initiative started increasing in different areas of the house and I eventually became an assistant for the family as well.
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
In my personal experience, I have learned that gentle and positive discipline is more effective and brings better, longer lasting results in children’s behavior.
I like to encourage them to act and behave well. It’s really important to make sure they know we are proud when they are taking good actions and to show them we are grateful for them helping out. This positive reinforcement will create a habit and they will start adding it to their routine.
When they make mistakes and are misbehaving, I first want to understand what was the reason for that action; then I want to listen to them and show empathy. Putting myself in their shoes, will build a bond of trust. I often like to ask them what they feel a solution would be and then work together to create that solution.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
I think the challenge is the first month, where it is a new environment, new routine, and new ideas. It can be tough starting as a stranger for the kids and family, but they also know it’s part of the process. It’s just a matter of learning their schedules, routines, and adapting to their environment.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES & INTERESTS?
I enjoy traveling, concerts and performances, being active, art galleries, and spending quality time with friends and family.
WHAT MAKES YOU SPARKLE?
I think being lively, present, and keeping a happy and positive attitude makes me sparkle. I believe that you can transfer your energy to the people around you, so I always have a good attitude toward situations and keep calm when things are not going according to plan. I feel it makes a big difference.
