Hilda Porras
South San Francisco
Summary
Passionate about creating a warm, safe environment for children. Expertise in nurturing individual talents while effectively communicating with parents about daily experiences and progress. Strong background in meal preparation and facilitating daily routines to support healthy development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
The Bissinger Family
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily routines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Created daily routines incorporating naps, meals, and playtime, promoting structure and stability for children.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Developed strong relationships with children, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily experiences, fostering transparency and collaboration.
Family Nanny
The Bansak/Zletz Family
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily routines to create a safe, nurturing environment for children.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Organized educational activities, promoting cognitive and emotional development through play.
- Coordinated transportation for school and extracurricular activities, optimizing schedules for efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
- Managed household tasks, including laundry and cleaning, ensuring a consistently tidy living space.
Nanny
The Haigler Family
San Francisco
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Engaged 2-year-old Margaret in enriching activities like park outings, library visits, and music classes to support her development.
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a safe environment.
- Planned engaging educational and recreational activities tailored to children's interests.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
Nanny
The Gallagher Family
Hillsborough
06.2010 - 03.2021
- Worked 9+ years with the Gallagher family: The girls' ages are now three, six and eight. On a daily basis provide family support in daily meal prepping: breakfast, lunch, snacks, changed diapers and potty training. Instruct girls to get ready for school, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, preparing lunches, snacks, making sure girls have all school homework, and after school equipment for activities. Drive them to school, do daily pickups after school, take them to after-school activities, play dates and/or to doctors,dentists, and therapists appointments. Helped with homework, outdoor play, outings, crafts, entertainment. Do light household cleaning: laundry, bedrooms, playroom, and kitchen, clean and organized rooms. Provided support in writing logs for parents, administered medicine with parents permission, continuously met and keep in contact with parents to organize, plan and foresee daily, weekly,and monthly activities for each girl, advised parents of all accidents and incidents that needed their immediate attention and or authorization, arising from health issues, school issues or doctor's recommendations. Manage and maintain girls safety, promoting and teaching good hygiene practices, maintaining a healthy and spiritual environment, fostered character and good moral behavior, disciplined girls with timeouts when necessary and/or made calls to their parents when behaving inappropriately. Supported family values. In addition, I ran household/family related errands, shopping, and supervised household staff. Provided my undivided attention when kids stayed over my place while parents are out of town or on business trips. Maintain family confidentiality.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to children’s dietary needs and preferences.
- Organized educational games and activities that fostered learning and creativity.
Nanny
The Stuart Family
Hillsborough
08.2008 - 06.2010
- I worked with the Stuart family and newborn baby Lucas. I cared for Lucas during the day while both parents worked, my primary duties were to keep a close eye to his every need. The Stuart family issued me a general list of duties to do with Lucas. While watching Lucas I looked for unusual moods, and behaviors while he slept, ate and played. Looked for disturbed sleep, food allergies, intolerances. Changed his diapers, bathed him when necessary, changed his clothes, cleaned his bed area, did his laundry, and light household cleaning, played and walked him in his stroller during the day, prepared him for naps, feedings and play times. Kept the Stuart family informed of all incidents and behaviors, made recommendations in sleeping and eating habits, suggested all healthy food and toys that baby Lucas liked. Oversaw Lucas overall infant development while he grew. At times, stayed overnight to watch Lucas when parents were on business trips or when working late. Maintained family values and confidentiality.
- Planned engaging activities to support children's development and learning.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children during daily routines.
- Managed meal preparation, focusing on nutritional needs of children.
Daycare Operator
Hilda's Family Day Care
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Operated home daycare while ensuring compliance with licensing regulations and managing health and safety standards, maintaining accurate business records, and preparing monthly newsletters and schedules for parents.
- Supervised daily operations in a family day care environment.
- Managed child safety and well-being during activities and transitions.
- Organized educational materials and resources for various learning activities.
Nanny
The Axe Family
10.2006 - 07.2007
- I worked with the Axe family of 3 children: a newborn, a two and a three and a half years old. The Axe family issued me a general list of duties to do with their kids. Mrs. Axe kept me informed of all daily activities. I watched her newborn, looked for unusual moods, and behaviors while she slept, ate and played. Looked for disturbed sleep, food allergies, intolerances. Changed her diapers, bathed her when necessary, changed her clothes, cleaned her bed area, did her laundry, and light household cleaning, played and walked her in her stroller during the day, prepared her for naps, feedings and play times. For the other two older children I prepared their meals and school snacks, and took one of the children to the library. I met with parents to keep them updated on kids' developments and behaviors. At times worked nights when parents requested overnight stays. Kept the Axe family informed of all incidents and behaviors while they were away.
- Cared for children by providing daily activities and supervision.
- Prepared nutritious meals and ensured proper feeding schedules.
- Organized educational and recreational activities to promote development.
Nanny
The Libsons Family
San Francisco
11.2005 - 10.2006
- I worked with the Libsons newborn twins and oldest son. Most of my duties were brought to my attention by Mrs. Libson. I assisted her with one of the twins while she took care of the other twin. I prepared them for meals, naps, laundry, light house chores, oversaw Mrs. Libson twins alone while she rested, ran errands, or had business phone calls. Assisted in overseeing the twins developmental growth and behaviors. Recommended foods, sleep options and developmental games for the twins. Stayed overnight to watch over the twins while the Libson's slept or worked. Met with Mrs. Libson to address daily and weekly work schedules for twins.
- Supervised daily activities for children, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Coordinated playdates and educational outings to promote social interaction.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to dietary restrictions and preferences.
Education
Associate of Arts - E.S.L.
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-1997
High School Diploma - Child Development
Secundaria Tecnica De México
Mexico City, Mexico12-1993
Skills
- Childcare supervision
- Infant care
- Child development expertise
- Behavior management
- Safety management
- Routine management
- Meal preparation
- Schedule coordination
- Time management
- CPR training
- Communication skills
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- CHIRP (nanny agency), Lead Recruiter/ Interpreter
- Tiffan, Coordinator/Interpreter
- S.F. Archdiocese of All Souls Church, Council Member
- Town & Country, Dept of Social Services
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Child Development
Timeline
Family Nanny
The Bissinger Family
08.2024 - Current
Family Nanny
The Bansak/Zletz Family
05.2023 - 07.2024
Nanny
The Haigler Family
09.2021 - 04.2022
Nanny
The Gallagher Family
06.2010 - 03.2021
Nanny
The Stuart Family
08.2008 - 06.2010
Nanny
The Axe Family
10.2006 - 07.2007
Nanny
The Libsons Family
11.2005 - 10.2006
Daycare Operator
Hilda's Family Day Care
01.2005 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - E.S.L.
City College of San Francisco
High School Diploma - Child Development
Secundaria Tecnica De México