Abba Marie Berina
Gatineau
Summary
Proven childcare expert with a track record of fostering children's cognitive and social development while ensuring their safety. At Roger Raffoul And Katherine Chowieri, I enhanced mealtime with nutritious choices and leveraged creative play to promote learning, demonstrating my nutrition knowledge and patience. My approach has consistently supported family dynamics and child well-being, making me a dependable asset in any home environment. Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Nanny
Roger Raffoul And Katherine Chowieri
Gatineau, QC
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, adhering to dietary restrictions or preferences as needed.
- Maintained clean living space by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up play areas.
- Administered medications or provided basic first aid when required, ensuring proper care of child's health needs.
- Adapted swiftly to changes in family dynamics or schedules, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in providing high-quality childcare services.
- Ensured children's safety and well-being with thorough supervision during indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Actively participated in family vacations and events as additional support system for managing children's needs while maintaining professional demeanor.
- Developed creative solutions to keep children entertained during downtime while also promoting cognitive growth through stimulating activities like puzzles or crafts projects.
- Addressed any concerns regarding childcare directly with parents to maintain transparency in decision-making processes about child's welfare.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Involved children in caring for household chores.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
In-Home Nanny
Lee Youngmin
Discovery Bay, Hong Kong
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
- Fostered safe and stimulating environment for children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for children.
- Fostered love of learning through interactive educational activities helping children develop curiosity and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
- Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
- Promoted healthy eating habits with nutritious meal planning and preparation, resulting in balanced diets.
- Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
- Assisted in implementing sleep routines leading to improved restfulness for both children and parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Improved children's social skills by organizing playdates and group outings.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Domestic Helper
Chong Pui Man
Tai Wai ,Hongkong
02.2011 - 11.2020
- Assisted in meal planning and preparation, ensuring nutritious meals were served daily.
- Managed laundry services, including washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothing items.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized home environment for family members.
- Established trust with employers through reliable performance in completing daily tasks efficiently.
- Utilized time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout each day.
- Conducted deep cleaning tasks such as dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets, and mopping floors for immaculate living space.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Assisted elderly family members with personal care needs such as bathing or dressing routines if required.
- Facilitated open communication between family members to address concerns or conflicts that arose within household.
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Handled grocery shopping duties while adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences of family members.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Improved household efficiency by managing daily schedules and organizing appointments.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for guests by keeping common areas tidy and setting up accommodations during their stay if needed.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
Home Tutor
Self Employed
Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Developed parent and student relationships by offering interactive assignments for students and parents.
- Created lesson plans, review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests and quizzes.
- Communicated with parents and teachers on students' progress.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Reviewed class materials with students by discussing text, working out solutions to problems and reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting tutoring approaches as needed for optimal results.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Assisted parents in developing effective learning strategies, resulting in improved academic performance for their children.
- Adapted instructional techniques based on individual learning styles, ensuring that each student received customized support tailored to their unique needs.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns or challenges encountered during tutoring process.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Education
No Degree - Live-in Caregiver Training Program
Riverside College
Bacolod City, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of St. La Salle
Bacolod City, Philippines04.2003
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity Academy
Sagay City, Negros Occidental04.2000
Jose B. Puey Sr. Elementary School
Sagay City, Philippines03.1996
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Housekeeping abilities
- Arts and crafts
- Potty training
- Childcare expertise
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Newborn care
- Cooking
- Educational Activities
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Timeline
Live-In Nanny
Roger Raffoul And Katherine Chowieri
07.2022 - Current
In-Home Nanny
Lee Youngmin
12.2020 - 07.2022
Domestic Helper
Chong Pui Man
02.2011 - 11.2020
Home Tutor
Self Employed
07.2009 - 09.2010
No Degree - Live-in Caregiver Training Program
Riverside College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of St. La Salle
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity Academy
Jose B. Puey Sr. Elementary School