Claudia Gonzalez
Suitland
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Private Nanny for Devin Friedlander, adept at fostering emotional support and social skill development. Successfully implemented structured routines and engaging activities, enhancing children's cognitive growth and promoting healthy eating habits. Recognized for building strong relationships with families through excellent communication and active listening.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Devin Friedlander
Capital Hill
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Provided attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote learning and development.
- Coordinated daily schedules, including meals, playtime, and rest periods.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's behavior and development milestones.
- Implemented routines that fostered discipline and positive behavior in children.
- Managed household tasks related to childcare, maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing needs of children, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
- 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.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- 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.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Private Nanny
Jeff and Kelly Giertz
Capital Hill DC
04.2017 - 07.2024
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Provided attentive care and supervision to children, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote learning and development.
- Coordinated daily schedules, including meals, playtime, and rest periods.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's behavior and development milestones.
- Implemented routines that fostered discipline and positive behavior in children.
- Managed household tasks related to childcare, maintaining a clean and organized environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing needs of children, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
- 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.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- 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.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Daycare Teacher
Rosslyn Children’s Center
Arlington, VA
06.2004 - 02.2017
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment conducive to learning and exploration for diverse age groups.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address individual needs effectively.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Strengthened children's early literacy and math skills through interactive lessons and games.
- Strengthened team collaboration by sharing effective teaching practices and resources with colleagues.
- Enhanced children's problem-solving skills through guided activities and open-ended questions.
- Promoted physical health and well-being of children by incorporating daily physical activities and teaching about healthy eating habits.
- Encouraged children to express themselves creatively through art and music, enhancing their creative thinking skills.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment for children, setting stage for positive learning experiences.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Nova Community College
Alexandria VAHigh School Diploma -
Jeb Stuart
Falls Church, VA06.2000
Skills
- Relationship building
- Infant care experience
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Activity planning
- Reading and storytelling
- Early childhood education
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Social skill development
- Music and dance encouragement
- Creative play
- Nutrition
- Sleep training
- Toileting and feeding
- Structured routines
- Dependable and responsible
- Creative thinking
- Teaching empathy
- Promoting good behavior
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Private Nanny
Devin Friedlander
07.2024 - 06.2026
Private Nanny
Jeff and Kelly Giertz
04.2017 - 07.2024
Daycare Teacher
Rosslyn Children’s Center
06.2004 - 02.2017
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Nova Community College
High School Diploma -
Jeb Stuart