LUCY POLO
New York, NY
*************@*****.***
Professional Profile:
• Highly experienced and professional career nanny with over 20 years of childcare expertise, including a 16-year long-term role with one family.
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of child development from infancy through adolescence.
• Known for discretion, reliability, and creating safe, nurturing environments that promote emotional, social, and healthy development for children all ages.
• Experienced in independently managing children in both primary and seasonal residences.
• Seeking a long-term position with a family that values professionalism, stability and high- quality care.
Key Qualifications:
• 20+ years of professional nanny experience
• Long-term commitment (17 years with one family)
• Newborn care through teenage years
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Experience with high-profile / private households
• Activity planning & routine management
• Fluent in English & Spanish
• Excellent communication and discretion
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Nanny training Certified
• Music program for kids Certified
• Ability to travel and seasonal relocation
Professional Experience:
Private Nanny for FRISCH family. (Long-Term Placement) New York, NY 2009 – Present:
• Provided full-time, long-term care for children from infancy through adolescence
• Managed daily routines, including school schedules, meals, and extracurricular activities
• Supported educational development, including homework assistance and learning activities
• Coordinated school pickups, after school activities, playdates, and appointments
• Maintained a structured, safe, and nurturing home environment
• Built a trusted, long-standing relationship with the family over 17 years
• Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and reliability in a private household setting
• Assumed full responsibility for children during parents’ absence Seasonal Responsibilities (Summer Residence):
• Relocated with family to summer residence for extended periods
• Independently managed children’s daily care while parents worked in the city
• Planned and coordinated enriching activities, including libraries, parks, playgrounds, and beach outings.
• Organized and supervised playdates to support social development
• Maintained structured routines in a dynamic, non-primary residence setting. Professional Nanny / Childcare Provider New York, NY Various Families 2004 - 2008
• Delivered attentive childcare for multiple families with children of various ages
• Assisted with daily routines, including feeding, bathing, and bedtime
• Engaged children in educational and creative activities
• Ensured a safe and positive environment at all times Certifications:
• CPR / AED / First Aid
• Nanny Training Course – Cornell University
• Early Childhood Music Program Certification.
Additional Information:
• Available for full-time, long-term position
• Open to travel and occasional overnight care
• Excellent references available