Mariana Sanchez De Souza
Portland
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with 5 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-age children in both au pair and private nanny roles in the United States. Experienced supporting daily routines including meals, naps, school/daycare transportation, educational activities, bedtime routines, and outdoor play while creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. CPR certified, bilingual in English and Portuguese, and known for being warm, dependable, adaptable, and communicative with families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Family
Portland
04.2025 - Current
- Providing childcare support for a healthcare family with two children ages 4 and 2.5 years old.
- Adapted quickly to changing schedules and long nurse shifts while maintaining consistency for the children.
- Managed transportation and coordinated school/daycare routines efficiently.
- Built long-term trust with them through reliability, communication, and flexibility.
Au Pair / Live-in Nanny
Au Pair in America
Oregon
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided daily care for two children, including an infant (10 months old) and a 3-year-old boy.
- As a live-in au pair, supported children throughout daily routines including mornings, meals, naps, school/daycare routines, playtime, bath time, and bedtime.
- Supported emotional regulation, independence, and positive behavior through gentle guidance.
- Created bilingual/culturally enriching experiences through music, reading, crafts, and outdoor activities.
Au Pair / Live-in Nanny
Au pair in America
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided full-time childcare support for two different host families during my au pair program.
- Cared for three children in my first family: a newborn baby boy, a 3-year-old boy, and a 7-year-old girl, managing routines for different ages simultaneously.
- Cared for two young children in my second family: a 1-year-old girl and a 2.5-year-old boy, focusing on toddler development, routines, and engaging activities.
- Experienced caring for infants, toddlers, and school-age children simultaneously.
- Supported emotional regulation, independence, and positive behavior through gentle guidance.
- Created bilingual/culturally enriching experiences through music, reading, crafts, and outdoor activities.
- As a live-in au pair, provided full-time childcare support while helping manage children’s daily routines including meals, naps, school/daycare schedules, activities, bath time, and bedtime routines.
Education
Associate of Science - Marketing
Clark College
Vancouver Wa, US 05.2026 - 05.2026
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Childhood development
- Infant care
- Creative play
- Positive discipline strategies
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Social integration
- Outdoor activities & engagement
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
Associate of Science - Marketing
Clark College
05.2026 - 05.2026
Private Nanny
Private Family
04.2025 - Current
Au Pair / Live-in Nanny
Au Pair in America
01.2023 - 04.2025
Au Pair / Live-in Nanny
Au pair in America
02.2019 - 12.2020