Maria M.

Capacity

2

Child Age Range

0-teens

Experience

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and nurturing childcare professional with over a decade of experience caring for children from newborns to pre-teens, including raising two of my own. Former Elementary Education Teacher with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Sarasota County Substitute Certificate. I combine a strong educational foundation with direct childcare expertise to foster each child’s growth and development. I maintain a clean driving record, background, state-verified fingerprints. Health-conscious, nonsmoker and prefer not to drink alcohol, dependable, and energetic. I engage children in age-appropriate learning and play while managing light housekeeping to maintain an organized, supportive home environment. I follow each family’s parenting style with professionalism and respect, ensuring consistent, loving care that aligns with their values and goals.

CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

CURRENT POSITION

**Confidential—Full-time Nanny

2025-Present

• Care for a 6-month-old boy.

• Prepare baby food from scratch, baby led weening, bottle-feeding, change diapers, bathe and provide light housekeeping for the baby.

• Take child to weekly physical therapy appointments, and work independently with him to reinforce the exercises through play.

• Ensure a calm, structured day with milestone appropriate play-learning.

**Allyson Lynch Lamay — Nanny (Per-Diem) **

2024 – Present | Contact: 386-237-5981

• Care for a newborn girl and a 22-month-old girl.
• Prepare meals, bottle-feed, change diapers, and provide light housekeeping.
• Ensure a nurturing, structured environment while supporting early developmental routines.

**Eva Beachy — Full-Time Nanny**

April 2024 – October 2024 | Contact: 973-474-9256

•Sole caregiver for a 4-month-old boy; responsible for all aspects of daily care.
• Implemented consistent feeding and sleep schedules to encourage healthy habits.
• Promoted sensory and motor development through age-appropriate play.
•Maintained effective communication and trust with parents; hired after four previous caregivers.                                                                                                                                                                     •The position ended because the parents chose to put their son in daycare due to cost and having him socialize with children his own age.

 

**Gina Polumb — Full-Time Nanny**

2015 – 2019 | Contact: 214-924-5363

• Cared for a 3-month-old boy and a 4-year-old girl.
• Supported feeding, nap routines, and created healthy homemade baby food.
• Drove children to activities, organized playdates, and assisted with potty training.
• Helped the older child gain confidence in swimming and social settings.
• Concluded position when the Mom lost her job and decided to be a stay home with the children.

 

**John King — Full-Time Nanny**

2009 – 2015 | Contact: 561-628-9069 | Email: jking9069@gmail.com

• Provided consistent care from infancy through early childhood (6 months – 6 years).
• Fostered learning and creativity through educational games and structured play.
• Managed daily schedules, transportation, and doctor appointments.
• Position ended upon family relocation to be closer to extended relatives.

 

 

Skills & Certifications

Licenses and Certifications

State of New York Teaching Certification

New York State 45-Hour Early Childhood Education Training

Florida Real Estate Sales Associate (status: voluntary inactive)

Red Cross AED/CPR Certification for Adults, Children and Babies.

National Federation of Professional Trainers. Certification

Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional

 

School

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Major

Elementary Education/Sociology

Hobbies

Some of my hobbies and interests include soccer, swimming, biking, hiking, rollerblading, weight lifting, yoga, cooking, healthy living and playing and caring for children. Seeing the world through their eyes is an amazing experience.