Natalie Vanden Heuvel
Chicago,IL
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Laura Sachs and Jordan Fisher
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily schedules, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and meals for children.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to foster positive interactions among children.
- Organized creative arts and crafts projects, stimulating creativity and fine motor skills development.
- Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
- Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
- Collaborated with parents on developmental milestones, sharing observations and discussing strategies for continued progress.
- Managed challenging behavior effectively by implementing positive discipline techniques tailored to each child''s temperament.
- Implemented stress-reducing techniques during transitions or new situations, ensuring adaptability in changing environments.
Professional Nanny
Alanna and Brad Hohenstein
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in child.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding child progress and developmental milestones.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition, preparing nutritious meals and snacks daily.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trust building.
- Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
Nanny
Catherine And Paul Jefferys
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- 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.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
Nanny
Caitlin And Ben Binder-Markey
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Nanny
Lindsey And Matt Nurczyk
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Nanny
Devra Sheldon
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits..
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major- Musical Theatre Minor- Human Developement
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05.2013
Skills
- Self-Confidence Development
- Schedule Creation
- Arts and Crafts
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Behavior Modeling
- Child Development Expertise
- Household Management
- Emotionally Supportive
- Creating Good Habits
- Potty Training
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Laura Sachs and Jordan Fisher
08.2024 - Current
Professional Nanny
Alanna and Brad Hohenstein
11.2022 - 08.2024
Nanny
Catherine And Paul Jefferys
05.2020 - 08.2022
Nanny
Caitlin And Ben Binder-Markey
08.2018 - 05.2020
Nanny
Lindsey And Matt Nurczyk
05.2017 - 08.2018
Nanny
Devra Sheldon
01.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Major- Musical Theatre Minor- Human Developement
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
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