Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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MARIA ARENAS

San Francisco

Summary

Hardworking nanny with bilingual skills in Spanish and more than 7 years of experience specialized in caring of new born and toddlers trained to caring for as many as 4 children at once while enhancing social skills, academic success and behavioral development. Compassionate guidance for children to support emotional, mental and physical growth. Desiring long-term role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interpreter Volunteer

JDC PROBONO LEGAL SERVICE
09.2022 - Current

Enhanced communication by providing accurate interpretation services between non-English speaking individuals and English speakers. Supported community events by offering interpretation services, ensuring clear and effective communication among diverse participants. Ensured proper understanding of legal matters for non-English speaking clients through accurate court interpreting services.

Private Nanny

The Kakkar Family
11.2021 - 08.2022

Taking care of a 8 months old baby boy and a 2 years old toddler, Making sure both of them were cleaned and feed. Driving both kids from preschool to the house and taking baby to classes and library.

light housekeeping, including laundry and making lunch for them.

Private Nanny

The Sabbaghian Family
08.2021 - 11.2021

Taking care of a new born baby boy. Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development. Following taking Cara rules for sleep training.

Au Pair

The Kosuri Family
08.2020 - 08.2021

Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.Checked homework and assisted with schoolwork and studying Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas. Helping children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance, Coordinated after-school activities and transportation for practices and events, Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.

Au Pair

The Fowler Family
08.2019 - 08.2020

Taking care of two kids, new born baby girl and 2 years boy. Duties included: making breakfast/lunch, ensure kids were

bathed and feed. Changing diapers and clothes every time was necessary. Help baby with tummy time, exercises for crawling and walking . Activities : reading books, singing, teaching Spanish, going for walks , going to parks, story time at the library.

Private Nanny

THE LEAL FAMILY
07.2018 - 07.2019

Taking care of new born girl and 3 years girl.
Helping kids with the morning routine, changing diapers, clothes, making breakfasts and lunch, playing , singing, reading.

Volunteer

FOUNDATION HAPPY WORLD
01.2016 - 07.2018

Taking care of kids between 0-14 years old. Making special events and doing recreational activities for the kids who

were living at the foundation. Changing diapers, giving baths and feeding the kids. Teaching the kids how to write and read.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Lawyer

Universidad Simon Bolivar
Barranquilla, Colombia
07.2019

Skills

  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Light housekeeping
  • Working collaboratively
  • Supervision
  • Safety understanding
  • Age-appropriate routines
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Follows directions
  • Screen time rules
  • Responsible driver
  • Reliability
  • Story-telling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Certification

Trustline Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interpreter Volunteer

JDC PROBONO LEGAL SERVICE
09.2022 - Current

Private Nanny

The Kakkar Family
11.2021 - 08.2022

Private Nanny

The Sabbaghian Family
08.2021 - 11.2021

Au Pair

The Kosuri Family
08.2020 - 08.2021

Au Pair

The Fowler Family
08.2019 - 08.2020

Private Nanny

THE LEAL FAMILY
07.2018 - 07.2019

Volunteer

FOUNDATION HAPPY WORLD
01.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Lawyer

Universidad Simon Bolivar
MARIA ARENAS