Deborah Machado

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Scotts Valley, California

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

- 20+ years of childcare experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and school-aged children, providing live-in/live-out support to large families.

- Specialist in child development seasoned in the care of special needs children.

- Deep understanding of Montessori teaching methodologies for children aged 2 to 6.

- Trustline registered and experienced driver managing various family cars and vehicles.

- First-Aid and CPR Certified by the Red Cross (July 2023), fluent in English and Portuguese. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Childcare Specialist

Villela Family - San Jose, California 2021 - 2022

Provided full-time care for 1 year old girl - Nyx 1.

- Provided care with daily routine including sleeping schedule, child soothing, diaper changing and feeding.

Childcare Specialist

Williams Family - Mountain View, California 2020 - 2021 Provided full-time care for 20-month-old girl - Erin - while parents worked from home.

- Organized playroom with lower cubbies, small sized furniture and wooden toys according to Montessori method.

- Planned weekly routine, meal-time, play time and nap time by developing and keeping to a tight schedule.

- Scheduled adventures to the park and walks around the neighborhood, cooked nutritious meals and prepared healthy snacks.

Childcare Specialist

Blue Smith Family - Menlo Park, California 2016 - 2020 Provided part-time care for 4-month-old boy - Orion, while simultaneously studying to complete BA in Psychology.

- Worked side-by-side the mother and organized fun-filled outdoors activities, went on long hikes and nature walks with child.

Child Care Specialist

Sullivan Chang Family - Palo Alto, California 2013 - 2016 Provided part-time care for 3 boys: Liam - 4, Andrew - 2, Thomas - newborn, while simultaneously studying to complete BA in Psychology.

- Drove the children to science fairs, story-time at local library, local museums and exhibitions.

- Traveled with the family and extended family, entertaining the three boys for long periods of time without parental supervision.

- Provided care for newborn including diapering and bathing, supported the mother with breast-feeding activities such as pumping, washing and sanitizing bottles.

- Developed a sleep schedule for newborn and helped grandparents in the care of toddlers

- Provided age-appropriate activities for toddlers such as regular play dates and outings. Child Care Specialist

Levy/Maxcy Family - Menlo Park, California 2010 - 2013 Provided full-time care for 2 children: Bella - 5, Juliana - 2

- Managed highly confidential family matters and traveled internationally with the family. Deborah Machado

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- Provided counselling, sensory support, support for school activities and homework assistance, while managing Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.

- Partnered with care providers, practitioners and provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children could thrive and develop.

- Supervised appropriate creative and educational activities; planned and supervised rest and nap times, implemented daily routines and reinforced appropriate discipline.

- Provided support with household errands (e.g., groceries, dry cleaning, gas refueling).

- Met with the parents once a week to discuss weekly plans and report problems. Child Care Specialist

Golub Family - Los Altos, California 2006 - 2010

Provided full-time care for 3 boys: Matthew - 9, Cameron - 6, Mason - newborn.

- Management of medical condition, providing drugs, therapeutics and treatment when necessary to infant.

- Provided a nurturing and safe environment for children and cared 100% for newborn.

- Drove the children to pediatrician and to various medical treatments and therapies.

- Held responsible for picking up the children from school, transporting them to and from after-school activities, as well as hosting multiple playdates. Child Care Specialist

Thomas Family - Los Altos, California 2000 - 2006

Provided full-time care for newborn - Oliver.

- Provided care for newborn born prematurely and suffering from severe reflux.

- Held night shifts and intensive care during challenging initial months, having the newborn sleep upright all night to avoid reflux.

- Joined the family on several trips and ensured safety of newborn throughout the travels. Child Care Specialist

Murphy Family - Brazil 1996 - 1999

Provided full-time care for Kathleen - 6 and Johnny - 4.

- Ensured children are ready and off to school, school drop-off, taking the children to various activities and classes, school pick-up, folding laundry, and helping with food prep.

- Provided support with household duties and managed family staff such as cleaners and gardeners.

Live-in Childcare Specialist

Kaplan Family - Scotts Valley, California 1990 - 1996 Provided full-time live-in childcare for Even - 8 months old.

- Provided full-time care for infant while both parents worked away from the family home.

- Held responsible for full care, daily routine, feedings, sleeping schedule, diaper changing, daily activities, grocery shopping, tidying up and laundry.

- Prepared snacks, meals and planned daily activities and outings to the parks and libraries.

- Traveled with the family and took child on camping trips with other families without the child’s mother or father.

Live-in Childcare Specialist

Fontana Family - Santa Cruz, California 1987 - 1990 Provided full-time live-in Childcare for 2 boys while father worked long hours and mother often travelled on business. Ages of children upon hire: Taylor - 22 month-old, Ryan - newborn.

- Created and provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children and was held responsible for laundry, grocery shopping and pet care.

- Traveled extensively with the family staying with the children for extended periods of time without parental supervision.

Deborah Machado

831-***-**** adr1bs@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/deborah-machado-childcare/ Scotts Valley, California

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Art in Psychology and Minor in Human Development California State University of Monterey Bay, Seaside, California Associate of Art degree in Psychology

Cabrillo College, Aptos, California

Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts

De Anza College, Cupertino, California

Certificate of Elementary Teaching

Franciscan College, Campinas, Brazil

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