Nora Villa
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Dedicated Private Nanny with extensive experience at Jana Messerschmidt and David Richter, skilled in emotional support and activity planning. Successfully fostered children's development through engaging, age-appropriate activities while promoting healthy eating habits. Known for excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, ensuring a nurturing environment for optimal growth and well-being.
Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Jana Messerschmidt. David Richter
05.2023 - Current
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
Private Nanny
Terrance Brown. Ashley Castaños
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Private Nanny /Family Assistant
Gary Friedman . Kendal Zeff
06.2011 - 09.2021
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with daily household tasks for a smoother family routine, including meal preparation and laundry duties.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance mood and quality of life.
- Maintained family privacy and security by handling sensitive information discreetly and respecting confidentiality boundaries.
- Oversaw after-school activities arrangement for kids'' engagement and well-rounded development.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Coordinated appointments with medical professionals.
Private Nanny
Barbara Ross
02.2006 - 05.2011
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
Drake Terrace
CNA
10.2002 - 10.2005
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Vallejo High School
Vallejo, CACalifornia License - CNA
Nursing School
Vallejo, CA06-2002
Skills
- Reading and storytelling
- Emotional support
- CPR training
- Transportation safety
- Structured routines
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
- Emotionally supportive
- Excellent communication
- First aid
Languages
English
Timeline
Private Nanny
Jana Messerschmidt. David Richter
05.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Terrance Brown. Ashley Castaños
06.2021 - 05.2023
Private Nanny /Family Assistant
Gary Friedman . Kendal Zeff
06.2011 - 09.2021
Private Nanny
Barbara Ross
02.2006 - 05.2011
Drake Terrace
CNA
10.2002 - 10.2005
Vallejo High School
California License - CNA
Nursing School